Khaleel Simon and his mother Cassandra Mackenzie (photo from Social Media)
The mother of Khaleel Simon, the Bolans man who was fatally shot by police several weeks ago, says a recent meeting with the top brass of the force left her feeling even more unsettled.
Casandra Mackenzie met with Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers in search of answers about her son’s death. Instead, she said she walked away with “more questions than clarity.”
Her remarks come on the eve of a planned picket outside Police Headquarters, where she is calling on the public to stand with her in demanding accountability.
Simon’s death in Bolans has sparked community outrage, with residents insisting the police must justify the use of lethal force. The family maintains Khaleel was not given a fair chance before being shot.
This is such a powerful and heartbreaking story. The mother’s words highlight exactly why so many people feel uneasy about how this case has been handled so far. A grieving parent should not have to leave a meeting with the Commissioner more confused than before that undermines trust in the process and raises even more red flags.
This shows exactly why people have no trust in the system. Justice delayed and questions unanswered only deepen the wound
The public deserves transparency, and the family deserves clear answers. If the police expect the community to cooperate and feel safe, they must show accountability, honesty, and empathy in situations like this.
So why meet with the family if you cannot answer their questions? It makes no sense
Her frustration is justified. The commissioner must do more than offer sympathy he must deliver accountability.
It’s hard to have any faith left in the Commissioner or the system at this point. If a grieving mother can sit with the top brass of the police force and still walk away with “more questions than clarity,” then what does that say about transparency and accountability? The system feels broken, and the leadership seems either unwilling or unable to deliver justice. Until there is real change, it’s difficult to believe that families like Khaleel’s will ever get the answers or the justice they deserve.
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