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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A peaceful protest was held Sunday in Huntsville towards the law enforcement-concerned capturing demise of Crystal Ragland.

The rally finished at the Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment intricate, wherever a fundraiser was held to make a memorial scholarship in Ragland’s honor. The march commenced outside “The Stadium Apartments” where by the U.S. Army veteran lived, and where Huntsville Law enforcement have been referred to as again in 2019.

Officers say they identified Ragland with a gun and opened fireplace after she refused to observe police instructions to keep the gun holstered.

Ragland’s sister, Brandie Robinson, who took aspect in Sunday’s protest, has submitted a lawsuit versus the Town of Huntsville and the officers associated. Robinson reported the condominium complicated manager termed 911 and informed the operator that Ragland suffered from PTSD, schizophrenia and other mental impairments.

At the rally, protesters currently termed for reform all around how law enforcement officers react to mental overall health calls.

“We have to have to start off chatting about mental disease and not stigmatizing it so persons can confess when they are sick and we can get them assist and regulation enforcement and the neighborhood as currently being unwell and not undesirable,” claimed protester Adina Peyton.

A law enforcement evaluation board and the Madison County District Attorney’s business has cleared the officers associated of any wrongdoing. The Metropolis of Huntsville just lately advised News 19 that they are not able to remark on pending litigation.