"Rochester Community Divided: Rallies for Todd Novick and Police Spark Debate"
In Rochester, N.Y., activists from Free The People ROC and other groups rallied at City Hall demanding justice for Todd Novick, a 46-year-old man shot by police on Christmas Eve after he brandished what turned out to be a pellet gun during a foot pursuit. Protesters are calling for the firing of the involved officer, the release of the officer's name, an independent investigation by the Police Accountability Board, and reforms to the police "foot chase" policy. The New York State Attorney General's Office is currently investigating the incident, and the Rochester Police Chief has promised transparency in the process.