Family, Supporters Of Robinson March Through Madison Following DA’s Decision

Family members of Tony Robinson and faith leaders led a march through Madison on Tuesday afternoon following the announcement that the police officer responsible for Robinson’s death won’t face charges.

Faith leaders and community members gathered on Madison’s near east side shortly before Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne rendered his decision in the case. Some of the clergy led a moment of silence outside the apartment building where the 19-year-old Robinson was fatally shot last March.

After Ozanne announced his decision, Robinson’s family held a brief press conference outside a nearby community social justice center, during which their attorney delivered a brief statement. They did not field questions from the press.

The gathered crowd and Robinson family members then began a mile-long march toward the state Capitol, occasionally stopping for prayers and chants along the way. They finished the march on the Capitol Square, on the steps of Grace Episcopal church.

The crowd remained relatively small compared to previous Tony Robinson protests. A larger rally, organized by the black rights coalition Young Gifted and Black is planned for Wednesday morning.

Other news outlets reported that there was also a small gathering of demonstrators who held a banner and led chants outside a city building in downtown Madison following Ozanne’s announcement:

Small protest outside press conference. “Send that killer cop to jail.” #TonyRobinson pic.twitter.com/9Y46voQpYa

— Dan Simmons (@MadDanWSJ) May 12, 2015

Shamane Mills contributed reporting to this story.