A local leader speaks out about police shooting in Baton Rouge

JACKSON, Tenn– A local leader spoke about how recent violence impacts communities across the country.

Almost two weeks after Alton Sterling, a black male, was shot and killed by Baton Rouge police officers the city remains affected with even more tragic news. Jackson Madison county NAACP President, Harrell Carter spoke with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News about his feelings on the shooting.

“We have to make time for each other to slow down this reaction that is taking place all over the country ” Carter said.

The NAACP office recently hosted a community forum focusing on issues that have been a hot topic around the country.

The question of,  where  communities go  as violence continues to take a toll on the country was raised during the interview.

“What we have to understand is that in order to solve this problem we’ve got to come together as a people of goodwill, good minds, and good intentions” Carter said.

President Carter explained that people must take time to start building strong relationships with one another.

“We have to make time for each other to slow down this reaction that is taking place all over the country and this is unfortunately perhaps wont be the last situation like this”

He believes these recent acts of violence is a time for folks to take one step forward.

“Black and white people of goodwill including authorities have to come together this is not the time to step back and wait” Carter explained.

He said the NAACP organization is praying for all law enforcement, and his prayers go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones due to the recent shooting.