"Chief Kochis Reveals Findings in Market St. Park Investigation at Press Conference"

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis held a press conference to address allegations that city police were targeting Black and unhoused individuals with violence in Market Street Park. Kochis stated that the allegations were unfounded and showed body camera footage of the encounters. He acknowledged the complexity of responding to calls involving the unhoused and ordered a review of training protocols. City Manager Sam Sanders plans to address the unhoused community at the next City Council meeting.