U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Responds To Shooting Of Tony Robinson In Madison (WI) Last Week

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Mar 14, 2015, 12:05 ET

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today issued the following statement in response to the shooting of Tony Robinson in Madison, Wisconsin last week:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Tony Robinson, an unarmed African American teen in Madison (WI) who was shot and killed by police last week. These situations are extremely difficult for the community and the police department and we stand ready to support our colleague Mayor Paul Soglin during this trying time for his city. We trust the judicial process and look forward to a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding this incident."

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