Protesters packed Tempe City Hall on June 9 amid ongoing controversy over police action during an incident at Tempe Town Lake that led to the drowning of a man.
In the aftermath of an incident where an officer said to a man who jumped into Tempe Town Lake that he will not be jumping in after him, protesters gather at Tempe City Hall to urge city council members to divert funds from the police, and give them to other community projects. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.A protest happened on the night of June 9 at Tempe City Hall, as city leaders discuss the city's police department budget.over a drowning incident at Tempe Town Lake.
"That check had not yet been completed when Bickings decided to slowly climb over a 4-foot metal fence and enter the water. Officers informed him swimming is not allowed in the lake," read a portion of the statement. "He swam about 30-40 yards before repeatedly indicating he was in distress. He soon went under and did not resurface."
"He was a wonderful friend of mine, you know, and I love and miss him dearly," said Austin Davis, founder of AZ Hugs for the Houseless.