The Arlington chapter of the NAACP in Virginia has dedicated itself to supporting the family of Tori Thompson, who died last year of a fentanyl overdose outside of a motel. According to Thompson’s family, they weren’t told the 33-year-old was dead until his ashes were sent to their home more than four months later. The family is calling for answers from the Arlington Police Department for reportedly failing to notify Thompson’s loved ones of his passing.
As reported during a news conference on July 3, the NAACP and Thompson’s family gathered with the community to celebrate Tori’s life and demand that police be held accountable for their failures.
Angela Thompson, Tori’s mother, spoke to the crowd gathered on Langston Boulevard about how she felt she was wronged by the Arlington Police Force.
She said, “They didn’t notify me that he passed away, and they lied about it. And I don’t think that’s fair.”
“My son passed away, he had his birth certificate on him, a letter from me that said ‘love mommy,’ and me and my family have lived in the same house for over 20 years. There was no reason a notification wasn’t made,” Angela continued.
“His daughters didn’t get to have a funeral. They got this. Thank you for coming. Tori matters.”
Source: Family And NAACP Demand Justice After Police Fail To Notify Of Son’s Death
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