Elijah McClain's father speaks about his son, attention the case is getting

As the country takes notice of McClain's death following a violent struggle with Aurora Police, his father is calling for justice.
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[@mrjag4089]

“All I was trying to do was become better” ~ Elijah McClain 🙏🏽

[@debrawalker2414]

I would hope just one day at lease once..One time When these police stops someone that they will or would believe what a person is telling them about themselves and listen to them 🤔 My God this is just to much for words sometimes..This is just so 😥 😔

[@nanaohsobeautiful575]

🥺🥺

[@joanmilano5302]

Justice for sweet Elijah. He's right, they ARE cowards - big, burly men fully armed picking on a young, small framed, innocent kid just walking home!!! What cowards!!! What assholes!

[@PDofLA]

Ever wonder why crime in "high crime" areas never gets any better no matter how many new thugs we put badges on are hired?

[@alexmartinez3683]

AnythingAuto is it because of the culture that surrounds those communities?

[@minnermin]

@@alexmartinez3683 what culture are you referring too🤔

[@alexmartinez3683]

ben flamini I guess if I was to use a word it would be “Ghetto” where individuals have no respect for the law and make choices that do not advance them in society. I want to say black culture but not all blacks are terrible people. I’m just spitballing here.

[@KentuckyBlue502]

@@alexmartinez3683 Like the Barrios of the Bronx and southern California. You know... your relatives involved with MS-13 and Latin Kings. They have no respect for the law. Especially federal immigration enforcement.

[@meticulousdevotion8345]

We Love You Elijah and will NEVER give up on justice for you. Rest In Power young Prince.

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Yes we do love!!!... we love our young king!!

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Never..✊🏿🖤

[@hansolo3097]

Im sorry my brother i wouldnt be able to live without my child. God will judge those who do wrong

[@gericalstoy835]

This poor man lost his baby boy. This is incomprehensible! This nonsense needs to STOP! 😢

[@squalllion7819]

@@ObsidianJayMusic Your father surely didn't leave his sister when they made your troglodyte ass shame should have aborted.

[@arnold-hu4vk]

@Matt Beckley 'standard procedure'? Are you trolling?

[@kolskullkid140]

@Frank Castle what kinda person would trade their baby for money and what kinda person would think that way.

[@tiffanyhandley6291]

Kol Skullkid wow Ik one thing when I become a dad I’ll be there no matter wat

[@mr.joseph7806]

Aurora PD is out of control. They just paid out a $80,000 lawsuit as of 2/24/21.

[@mogamatismail5961]

The cops in america seems all egotistical , so eager for confrontation, like they need to prove something.....Don't they get training in de-escalation.?? All all them in this incident must be prosecuted, including the EMT.....

[@mollycote1021]

We need police reform now!!!

[@minnermin]

They get about 10 hours of de escalation training but 80-90 hours of weapons training it's a system that's so fundamentally fucked that the corruption within it is even in training

[@Hannah-pu5ol]

Most are KKK sympathisers

[@marieclarke7617]

Mogamat Ismail all 3 of those cops had less then 4 years on the job clearly young punks who just wanted power

[@PDofLA]

Mr LaWayne Mosley, if you read this, thank you and your wife for bringing such a awesome person into this world. From my family to yours, we are devastated for you and your family. This young man spoke VOLUMES to your level of parenting. And speaks VOLUMES to you and your wife's personalities. From my family to yours, we love you guys! Elijah will never be forgotten. :(

[@bellenicks3879]

Well Said!!!!!!

[@crowkangi]

I couldn't imagine being Elijahs father and seeing that arrest footage. I watched and I wanted to burn everything down. a system that can harm a soul like that......

[@PDofLA]

PREACH!!!!!

[@Lordang0707]

Yessss !!!!! Lord have mercy I’m crying as we speak. My 4 year old is at my aunts and I just want to go pick him up and tell him I love him

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Rickity_Rekt DEFUND!!!!!!!!!

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Rickity_Rekt scary ass

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Frank Castle bitch ain’t nobody personal property been touched..... shut your ass up... fucking bum in a apartment...I got a great Big house

[@auroraboobiealice6352]

We will stay safe & walk in honor of your beautiful son.

[@dtbredhalf5823]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿😭😭😭😭

[@angelwingzzz777]

I would like to say to Elijah's father...We love you. You are strong. The restraint shown while this idiot ask you the dumbest questions...Props to you. I'm sorry for your loss and the agony you & your family have had to endure through this whole process. I'm praying for you & sending you strength & love from Cincinnati! My family is personally disgusted with what has happened to your son. God Bless you ❤

[@jerryb4705]

😄

[@mrjag4089]

Couldn’t agree with you more..

[@Enemymind1973]

What a beautiful statement to this man. I couldn't agree more. What class he shows, even his eyes are kind and thoughtful and sad. Even the most ignorant behaviors he sees can not move him from his classy place of being. We can all take a lesson or two from this tragic father. Elijah was special. He was what I call 'touched'. I'm crying for this boy and how he suffered.

[@Enemymind1973]

I am with Angel Wings comments from 9 months ago. To Elijah's dad- I stand with you. I feel enormous love and enormous pain for you. You are a class act. Your son was a special young person. His statement of not even killing flies is so painful to hear. All his words were so special to me. Every word he said. I hear you, Elijah. I hear you and I'm going to make noise about you and I'm gonna do as much as I can to make sure somebody hears this noise and does something.

[@metoo4101]

@@Enemymind1973 The reporter or who ever is terrible and the sound of the father and lady sucks. You can't hear most of this video on their side and the questions being asked were so dumb and poor the father couldn't even answer back most of them. As for law enforcement... they don't listen or pay attention to their arrestee's. Just like in court the judge makes everyone feel stupid and doesn't answer half the questions the defendants ask. But has no problem making sure to make you look and feel dumb and stupid in front of everybody. I didn't see much of Elijiah fighting back or resisting. Certainly nothing that would have to be given that shot to put him out. He tried to tell he's situation and why he is different but like usual law enforcement just treat him like another drunk druggie and to say he had super strength that the police officers had trouble keeping him down and under control. Bull SHIT. I'm so sorry that happen to Elijiah he only wanted to go home and was telling them he was no threat couldn't even kill a fly. But it only took 20 some minutes for officers to kill him. People need to start listening.

[@jenettejackson991]

I’m heart broken for this father. I think not only the officers should be investigated but also the emt. who gave the injection

[@jenettejackson991]

Matt Beckley No I don’t need to have my head checked. I’m a mother of special needs children who as a part of their diagnosis don’t like being touched. In fact hugging someone hurts them. They also can’t communicate well and if caught in this situation they would most defiantly resist because they handle being touched. My kids are both good kids. Sometimes my oldest child has to go to the hospital. She’s never ever been mistreated by the police because I’ve made it a point to introduce myself and my kids to most of the police around here. My kids don’t look like they have special needs but they do. My heart is broken for this father because it could be me at any moment. My kids have autism and my oldest has a dual diagnosis of autism and schizophrenia. She has authority, visual, and tactile hallucinations. I’ve seen her fight things that are not there. I’m not the only one. The numbers of kids will autism is rising. The police especially need to be educated about it so that these kids don’t die. My kid is allergic to one of those sedatives that they use. The emt can 4 point restrain people. They don’t have to give them shots until they find out the actual medical history. There where alternatives and things that should have happened. If this entire situation was approached differently Elijah would not be dead.

[@jenettejackson991]

@Matt Beckley "Nice appeal!" Your response was not about facts it was a personal attack against me because you did not agree with my statement. You told me that I need my head checked without knowing where I was coming from. I was coming from a place of empathy for this father. When death happens that could be prevented it wasn't handled correctly. I have CPI training. The police should always de-escalate situations. Mocking someone to escalate them is where it started. That is what makes it wrong. Police are supposed to de-escalate things and try not to go hands-on.

[@jenettejackson991]

Matt Beckley Your the being ignorant and you can’t read your own source. So let me break it down for you. 1.53. The complaint : guy looks sketchy. ( the way someone looks is not a crime. He should not have been stopped because no crime was reported. 4:14 First contact 4:28 Hands on. You are saying that he reasonably tried to de-escalate in 15 seconds. There where zero de-escalating words said. The kid was being accused form the minute and not spoken to. He didn’t have to stop him at all and shouldn’t have because he had not committed a crime. If you get a report of a sketchy person maybe you should watch them and observe first to see if they do anything wrong. He wasn’t doing anything wrong. He wasn’t being violent and hands where put on him first. He had that mask on due to a medical condition. He had headphones 🎧 in his ears and couldn’t hear commands. ( which the transcript doesn’t show) He had been to the store before with no issues. That never should have happened because someone called and said they saw a sketchy black person walking down the street. It wasn’t a good stop to begin with.. There is no way you can convince me that 15 seconds is enough to de-escalate. He was approached in a manner that escalated the situation. 15 seconds after contact they went hands on. There is no excuse for that. By the way I’m pro police because my brother is a Sargent. I have many family members in law enforcement. Criminology is one of the areas of study in my degree. I am not interpreting your source the way you are because I know what I’m talking about. Everyone has their own opinions. At the end of the day this was a tragedy for this young mans family. My heart breaks for them.

[@arnold-hu4vk]

@@jenettejackson991 Well said! And silence from Matt Beckley, as he had no response!

[@rockyayce6485]

And the person who made the phone call

[@HEISRISEN7777]

You can see the pain in his father's eyes just heartbreaking

[@amandachrome9310]

My heart hurts for this boy... he looked so much like his father

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

Some people are complaining about the father’s behavior or lack of words. I see a man who’s trying to keep it together, emotionally. He’s probably a type who doesn’t speak much or is shy, just like his son. I mean, geez, he’s being asked questions about his son’s tragic death. This is not one of those interviews you would ever want to do your life

[@saymoremccalman4974]

So sad. My heart breaks for this family.

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

Poor man. I don’t know Elijah, but this whole thing still makes me emotional. I can’t imagine what his family feels. I’m glad they are able to see the love and support for Elijah

[@staygroovybritt]

So sad. Elijah looks a lot like his pops. My heart goes out to his family. I hope they get justice.

[@brickpavingartificialturf247]

The entire mob including the paramedics that killed this kid will be fired, and will face a jury of their peer... Ha, Ha, Ha...that...

[@jbs511]

Yes "All" of them".

[@marcusclayton1891]

They will most likely be a victim of a senseless crime that will be celebrated by the criminals (wishful thinking) 🤔

[@mr.joseph7806]

They need to go to jail. All of them.

[@octarinestar5340]

I hope karma and God catch up to them sooner or later.

[@pfoxx8148]

@@So-U-Say... It’s a new day

[@charliedonescia]

I will FOREVER love and fight for Elijah & his family! Justice must be served! I am so sorry you lost such a beautiful person in your life! My brother we are with you! Forever and always!

[@henrywells1870]

f*** these cops

[@JohnDoe-ie1fe]

If you truly fight the Law Enforcement Officers Then I Salute You All Of The Way....... These cops should be stopped in *EVERY* STATE in AMERICA !!!!!!!!!

[@srsr7467]

His soul was a truly beautiful soul, he made me smile when i saw pass videos

[@mollycote1021]

Gods speed to you sir! I pray for you and your family get justice soon!! You have such a great demeanor! 🙏🏼🙏🏼✝️💔

[@renez4198]

Disgusting police department they will pay for this no mercy for them for what they did to this beautiful young man may his wonderful soul live on and may his body rest in peace .. .

[@lesliebest5562]

I’m still crying for you baby brother. May you receive the justice you so rightfully deserve. 😢😢😢😢😢

[@Scratchingforcash]

I’m very sorry this mans son was killed. He seemed like a nice kid. Honestly. He didn’t deserve that.

[@25hourproductions]

Why is the Special Needs Communities not being involved in THIS⁉️👊🏼💯

[@crystal.holmes]

How does it relate?

[@octarinestar5340]

He seemed to actually be on the spectrum. He considered himself introvert and different and is obvious he was neuroatypical. I am Aspergers /add and my son is Autistic , adhd and speech impairment. I can see how he was just sort of stimming moving his arms while listening to music on his earphones. He also had anemia, asthma, adhd and like to cover himself because he was cold. Both my son and I suffer from this and I wear a hoodie and beanies to keep my head warm all the time.

[@ttru4426]

This poor man must be completely dead inside man my heart goes out to him

[@jnanashakti6036]

I'm still curious who the 911 caller was. The cops should be trained, accountable servants of the law, but I can't imagine how guilty I'd feel if my racial bias ended in the death of an innocent person OR EVEN someone I thought committed a crime. NO ONE DESERVES A DEATH SENTENCE AT THE TIME OF DETAINMENT. I hope that guy is somewhere atoning for his actions and begging the universe for forgiveness.

[@Hannah-pu5ol]

People who make these type of calls know what the out come is likely to be their probably now laughing in the wings or taking photos on the spot for a keep sake.

[@brianhooks880]

Exactly where were the witnesses to this crime? Somebody should have heard something. It doesn’t make sense.

[@Thelooneylink]

My heart breaks for this father.

[@charp3116]

Exactly, he didn't commit a crime and why the hell did they arrest him and why fuk did they inject him with drugs!!!!

[@teleasencio8733]

this was straight murder and he needs justice

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

police chief fired the guy who typed in Ha Ha in response to the photo..... but the killers roam free and freely act under color of authority

[@Matthew-hh6ex]

How can you arrest a young boy, unarmed and just kill him! That brother is even strong to stand there to talk. May God take revenge against those officers, may God confront them.

[@Zx14rRider67]

That EMT needs to be held liable as well.

[@ninamartinez5596]

Walking home from the store should not turn into THIS! They never listened to anything he said. I argue about "non-compliance" a lot. One feels a natural indignance and anger at being approached as unlawful, or "suspicious"when you KNOW you are not so. When you try to speak, and are not heard leads to more frustration, and fear when dealing with an authority. But also, should police be able to harm you for having a bad attitude, is that illegal? Are police like God or parents, to punish One for being a jerk, if that is the case. Police are approaching normal people and misunderstandings with a preconceived suspect/criminal mindset. I understand the dangers police face every day, but you would have so much more support, compliance, and respect if you could treat people like people, and criminals like criminals. The nerve to play the victim, in minor situations that are treated with same regard as crime in progress. We have nothing to fear but fear itself. Are you victims of your own fear? Or antagonistic abusers of power? Maybe little of both? Blanket protection of police only hurts the people, and the police too! Militarization of our police has happened over a few decades now, which is bad enough. Coupled with our country's history of racism/prejudices ( open and hidden, systematic and "organic", old and new ) is a horrible equation that only hurts us ALL in the end. Accountability

[@sonyapruitt75]

My heart goes out to this family. I hope & pray, they get justice for their son. All them cops need to be FIRED! Fr

[@rockyayce6485]

He seems like really kind man

[@tess1089]

So sorry for your loss and the lack of justice hopefully you will get justice

[@alinabrauet9083]

This is so painful and unnecessary THIS BOY IS IN HEAVEN WITH JESUS CHRIST AMEN

[@PDofLA]

God personally sent him here to show people he is still with us through all the evil. And evil took him away from us. He played violin for foster animals! WHO DOES THAT? Elijah, a angel sent from gods army, slayed by demons. And I am NOT a religious man, but I do pray and believe. And I believe everything I said above. With all my heart.

[@taewavers7109]

The caller should have minded his business. No threat was to anyone

[@kimberlymangram4282]

Yes the caller should feel like an ass,If the guy wasn’t doing anything why did he call? He’s just as guilty!

[@wolfheart2443]

@@kimberlymangram4282 Agree.

[@chrissyalder2134]

Does anyone really believe that the bodycam just somehow fell off I don’t believe it did u see the amount of stuff they go thru and the camera has stayed on but for someone who is scared somehow it comes off just don’t see it tbh 🤷🏻‍♀️🥺

[@jaelyn1630]

If you watch the whole video they tampered with at least one of the cameras a few times and kept moving them out of view and we’re telling other officers to move their cameras.

[@chrissyalder2134]

The Diamond Family yeh I seen that just how they said it oh there camera fell off like did it fuck but read 3 of them lost there jobs so at least the family got some peace there but still disgusting!!

[@jaelyn1630]

Chrissy Alder I’m glad they lost their jobs but they didn’t lose their jobs for killing him or anything to do with this interaction they lost it from taking pictures mocking his death

[@chrissyalder2134]

The Diamond Family wow that’s just something can’t imagine what his family is going through 🥺 I didn’t know that was why they lost there jobs tbh it makes it’s even worse

[@jaelyn1630]

Chrissy Alder whole heartedly agree

[@beelee-iq7oi]

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THIS FATHER I HOPE AND PRAY FOR THE BEST, IT SAD THAT ONE WOULD HAVE TO PRAY THAT JUSTICE WOULD PREVILL IN STADE OF THE RIGHT THING HAPPENING, I THANK GOD FOR HAVING A GOD TO CALL ON, THEY ALL SHOULD BE JAILED

[@breezluize3282]

The father and son are both beautiful in spirit.

[@imspecial2286]

Enough said, These corrupt officers and others involved will have to pay the price for their evil wicked ways. May God Bless Elijah's father and give him strength during his time of bereavement.

[@paulaharlfinger829]

Heartbreaking.

[@gregoryriley9730]

My condolences to the family my heart felt sympathy may the Lord grant Justice against these Low Lifes.

[@mikea3702]

The pain is real. We definitely feel you, Mr. McClain. Don't worry, perseverance overcomes resistance and we (especially the unfortunate ones who have been penalized by societal injustice and oppression) WILL see a new day in the history of America and in the world. Change is not coming; CHANGE IS HERE and JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED! And to all you officers who're still playing around, acting the fool and thinking you will never be caught, YOUR time is coming too!!! #wait for it you cowardly bastards

[@deborahgardner7862]

Let’s get this straight he didn’t struggle with police, he had a condition and his body jump involuntarily when he’s nervous, the police even mentioned it on the video, that’s why he felt the need to explain.

[@ericagilvin1859]

I just happened to find this video. A previous video mentioned Elijah's name and I did a search. These stories break my heart. When I saw a video that showed pictures of police officers making fun of Elijah, I was disgusted. I was even more disgusted when the chief of police stated in a press conference that she could not put those officers on administrative leave without pay because there was not felonies involved. So when police officers murder a citizen it is not a felony? One thing I see is that we have separate justice systems. I'm very sorry for Elijah's family and their loss. Please be careful when you call the police, it can put a person's life in danger. Police cannot be trusted, and it has been this way for a long time. We have a sick society that believes police can be trusted. Question your beliefs, because it may not true. Just be careful, and watch that actions meet the words.

[@tonyhelton2788]

I saw the video and it was absolutely, positively sickening. They murdered that boy for nothing.....absolutely nothing. He was minding his own business and trying to go home. There is no way they can twist and spin this one. I hope these good people sue the cops, but no amount of money in the world can bring their son back. These folks need JUSTICE. This was more outrageous than the Floyd killing.

[@deniseganey6890]

You can see the depth of this Father's Pain and Love for His Son. God Be with the Family . I Pray for a Fair and ritchous outcome.This is just so Heartbreaking.

[@kolskullkid140]

Rest In Power Elijah ✊

[@Enemymind1973]

What a terrible and horrifying thing that has happened to this poor young man and his family. Why isn't this being shown all over the place?

[@serenetamitha5244]

I can't watch the whole video of this poor young man killed ny these assholes cops, where is justice for these people😔 My heart goes to Elijah's family. God Bless your soul Elijah💔

[@sherrybeelerbrigham5411]

God Blessed this Family and Friends 💔🙏🙏🙏👑👣 Soo very Sorry for your great loss💔R.I.P Elijah👣🙏💔🙏 Justice🇺🇸

[@EddieBonez1000]

Sorry for your loss Sir! #JUSTICEFORELIJAH . May he r.i.p.

[@gracerichards3]

Mr. McClain, I am so sorry you lost your wonderful son. A gentle soul even under the killing hands of these bastards. These animals murdered your son and they should be punished. I am praying for you and your family.

[@MrJuniorabraham]

I HEARD NOTHING ABOUT THE PERSON THAT CALLED 911, WHAT ABOUT THE PERSON THAT CALLED THE POLICE SAYING HE WAS SUSPISCIOUS OR SOME SORT WHILE THE GUY WAS JUST WALKING HOME.

[@kirkodems1532]

MAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESSES ELIJAH MCCLAIN & HIS ENTIRE FAMILY & FRIENDS!!!!!

[@serenityvanlue6837]

This is becoming too common. Its definitely NOT anything new. Blessings to the family

[@freshcofreshco9811]

The Justice Departments needs to investigate the Aurora Colorado Police overseers

[@MeroMero-zk9ej]

Elijah reminds me so much of my Autistic son. Breaks my heart that the world was robbed of Elijah's kind soul.

[@percybrodhead6905]

So sad.Hearing his pleas,he was so helpless & defensiveless.The cops lied saying he was going for his gun.

[@johncontreras4060]

My heart goes out to Elijah's family for this injustice!!

[@Gittadone]

My prayers, empathy and heart to you, Sir. That you lost your son, the circumstances involving his death and being subjected to the public because of this, literally, makes my stomach turn. Stay strong. You're doing good work here. If you need anything, let me know.

[@olua9120]

My condolences to this beautiful family. I am really sorry for your loss.

[@deniseday1898]

Praying for the family! This is horrific!

[@danawilliams2450]

So sorry for your families loss of a remarkable Young Man.

[@ITGirlll]

What a strong man! Even now, I'm JUST hearing about this case. It's outrageous and Elijah seemed like such a beautiful, young human. The world should be sorry for this loss 😢

[@nancynoya7965]

My condolences

[@latanyafisher3580]

Greetings ❤❤❤⚘. I'm so sorry this happened to you and your family.

[@jaywhite94]

She is 100% Right

[@simaturna9765]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@kittyb275]

The pain in his eyes is just awful to see.

[@TwoTrees777]

but now this interview makes alot of sense....he was not close with his son had denied paternity and did not pay child support.

[@michellejean8068]

His father's sweet Spirit sharing his son's personality. God bless.

[@kateca94]

His dad is so handsome to me.

[@MsDenise7364]

🥺🥺

[@RiRithe1]

U can tell how Elijah spoke and how calm natured both his parents are they are good people and Elijah was a good young man

[@michellejean8068]

May all the abuse that's happened show the American people that this has to stop and these family's have their day in court.

[@mishmacD26]

I am so sorry for your loss, and by the hands of those we pay to protect us.

[@falviagee2767]

Mr. McClain & Family - I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS - Hopefully the Police will be arrested for MURDER -- They are cowards...

[@walterlewis2092]

Wow....God bless you brother 🙏

[@jeraleewood5969]

It was 2 men and a young female cops! Why didn't she use her skills to deesculate and listen to his explanation??? Instead they put him in 2 choke holds amd then the 3 of them took pictures laughing, as the reenacted the choke hold. That EMT should lose his license as well!!!

[@gwenburge5583]

WS is everywhere so sorry fir our loss. Oklahoma is just like this state.

[@jva3211]

🙏🙏🙏 for Elijah God bless so sorry for ur loss.

[@dipo5713]

Deepest condolences to the family. This is a terrible tragedy. The men wearing police uniforms who stop this young man are unprofessional and inhumane. They had no business being in any law enforcement agency. The only crime committed on the day was against a young defenseless Elijah McClain.

[@hughiedavies6069]

God bless the family and I pray that they get justice. I have to say that this is one of the most tragic and disgusting things I've ever seen. What kind of justice is this? It's utterly horrific brutal and cruel it was as his father said " Cold beyond belief" 😣 my heart goes out to the family..I feel for you and hope you get justice , you have so much dignity 🙏

[@buhdahto]

Knowing the reputation of the Aurora Police Department, the person who dialed 911 should have thought twice before calling.

[@darrelgross5741]

Hope justice is served criminal and civil . Hawah!

[@reggiejohnson1201]

He was in the prime of his life &had his whole life ahead of him and the cops treated him like nothing made a mockery of him

[@davidkoonz4336]

SUE THE CITY AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT...

[@thomasthurman3412]

Those police over reacted looking at this man, shame on them, for doing what they did to him, they wouldn't even listen to the young man that tried to explain why he was walking on his way home, that was the biggest mistake the police made!

[@cheriwasme27]

Why is the reporters voice in my right ear and the fathers voice in my left ear?

[@user-et1hw8ud3x]

This must be so hard For a Father i cant imagine how a Man could deal with this kind of loss but you helped to raise a decent sensitive artistic musically inclined intelligent young man thats not easy to do im sure and honoring his memory the good he was i hope will steer your course for positive change for yourself as well as others

[@GregHarland1]

Elijah is a tribute to his parents. His goodness is so rare and such a contrast to those who killed him. We owe Elijah our gratitude for his being so special in a world that makes that almost impossible. To those who killed him and the officers that mocked him, I can only feel pity for you know what you did to such a gentle lovely soul.

[@patriciaandrade6098]

God bless ❤🙏🏽✊🏽

[@johncontreras4060]

When someone calls the police on another person, particularly when they are another race, if the inocent person is murdered by the police, the caller should have the same murder charge as the police, period. All police should have an IQ of 110 or above, and should pass a multiphasic personality test, which shows if they are a liar, and attempting to trick the test. Simple. A national database should show them as "Do Not Hire," or "Hire at Public Risk," and should be monitored. So simple.!!

[@glorianelson180]

I truthfully understand what this man is going through. My son was killed but not by police officer but they know who murdered my child but that person is still walking around free so no justice for me I understand the frustration that hurt that his family is going through cuz I've been there. The hurt goes beyond your heart it hurts to your soul may God give them peace. 🤱🏼🤱🏼🤱🏼

[@Wyonative08]

Why would a paramedic have ketamine in his arsenal to administer to humans? Isn't that illegal? I don't get that. I think he died from a combination of both the chokeholds and the ketamine injection! Can't believe the coroner didn't state that on autopsy report. Doesn't make sense to me!

[@Devotional4change]

I PRAY IN JESUS CHRIST HOLY NAME FOR ELIJAH'S FAMILY THAT THE LORD GIVE THEM PEACE OF HEART AND STRENTGH IN MIND ELIJAH A PEACEFUL SOUL SITTING IN HEAVEN WITH THE FATHER WATCHING OVER US GOD BLESS ELIJAH AND THE FAMILY BE AT PEACE. AMEN