Photos by Amber Arnold, State Journal.
Tears, Hugs, Calls for Peace
Article about coroner’s report: “A 19-year-old biracial man who was unarmed when killed by a white Madison police officer was shot in his head, right arm and torso, according to preliminary autopsy reports released Friday. The reports from the Dane County Medical Examiner don’t say how many times Tony Robinson was shot on March 6, or whether he was shot while facing or turned away from the officer, but they determined he died from “firearm related trauma.” The medical examiner didn’t say when a final report would be released, but said the results of toxicology tests aren’t expected for several more weeks.”
Madison, WI – Saturday was a day for hugs and tears.
It was a day for mourning and celebrating the all-too-short life of Tony Terrell Robinson.
Roughly 1,000 people filled the Milton McPike Field House at Madison East High School – with the overflow of another 200 or so people watching on video screens – as the public funeral service was held for Robinson, the 19-year-old who was fatally shot by a Madison police officer during an altercation on March 6.
Among those who attended were U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Mark Pocan, Mayor Paul Soglin, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, Madison School District Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham and state Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison.
While his grandfather, Tyrone Henry, vowed “there will be justice for Tony Terrell Robinson,” the theme of the day was of remembrance and savoring the Tony Robinson who meant so much to so many in the room.
