Leschi community forum on murder: "Someone violated us"

A big crowd attended a special meeting of the Leschi Community Council last night to talk about last weekend's murder of a police officer and the community's response to it.

We've put together a video of key parts at left. 

Here's some quotes:

"Someone violated us! Someone came in and violated our standards... Now's the time to show everyone how you stand together as a community, and we're going to hold someone accountable." - John Hayes, Director SPD Community Outreach & Media Relations

"[Officer Brenton's family] had an opportunity to visit the memorial site at 29th & Yesler, and the tremendous outpouring of public support continues and we appreciate it very much." - Capt.  Jim Dermody, East Precinct commander

"We don't know who did this, if it was a black or white person, but we want the right person" - DeCharlene Williams, President Central Area Chamber of Commerce

"What happens to one of us happens to all of us... It's happening to all of us ... and all of us have to pull together and find a way to support each other in our individual neighborhoods" - A West Seattle resident

"We spent our time yesterday and today making 1,000 [paper] peace cranes to give to the Seattle Police Department" - Cashel Toner, Principal Leschi Elementary

"This is evil. It's not just lawlessness. It's evil. And we need to begin to love one another. And get to know our neighbors, and look out for one another." - A resident on 29th Ave in Leschi

"This is something I don't like, because I recognize gunshots. But this community has changed drastically... My kids didn't get to play in the park at Flo Ware, but we now have music concerts there." - Sharon Sobers, Leschi Community Council President