MOBB United for Social Change demands action from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office.
Moms of Black Boys United stands with the family of Darius Smith and the Arcadia community, who are seeking justice as they face the tragedy of another young life, Darius Smith, taken too soon; killed when an off duty US Customs and Border Patrol agent fired his weapon multiple times at three juveniles. We are demanding that the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office release the video of the incident and conduct a transparent thorough investigation charging the officer to the full extent of the law if negligent.
Darius Smith was an unarmed 15-years old boy who was shot and killed by an off duty US Customs and Border Patrol agent.
Moms of Black Boys United for Social Change would like to see a full transparent independent investigation regarding the shooting and subsequent killing of 15-year old Darius Smith. We send our deepest condolences to the family of Darius Smith. This tragedy has impacted those who knew and loved Darius and the entire community of Arcadia.
In addition, we are demanding that the City of Arcadia California and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department maintain transparency throughout the duration of the investigation.
As MOBB United for Social Change, we demand the following:
- Release of all video footage including the train footage and nearby businesses when the boys and officer exited the train, and video of the actual shooting;
- A transparent investigation, including charging the officer.
Call To Action
#ProtectThem by demanding the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department:
Please call the city officials listed below and ask for:
- Immediate release of any video surveillance seized by police.
- A transparent thorough investigation, including charging the officer.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
Lieutenant Corina
323-890-5641
Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
Zachary Ramon Executive Assistant to DA Jackie Lacey
213-974-3512
M.O.B.B. United for Social Change, Inc. is a nationwide coalition of moms who are dedicated to making the world a safer place for Black boys and men by eradicating harassment, brutality and unwarranted use of deadly force by law enforcement against our sons. The group was born out of frustration over the deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile in Minnesota and numerous other innocent Black boys and men killed by police before and after them. It has grown into a mobilized force of moms determined to make a difference. We aim to influence both policy and perception that impact how Black boys and men are treated by law enforcement.