Meek Mill & Roc Nation To Deliver PSA About Teen Killed By Pittsburgh Police
Antwon Rose was shot down by officers last year.
In June 2018, Pittsburgh police pulled over a vehicle during a traffic stop. As an officer was occupied handcuffing the driver of the car, two others, including Antwon, took off on foot. Antwon, who was unarmed, was chased by officers and shot three times. He later died from his injuries. A video showing the moment Antwon lost his life circulated throughout social media, inciting protests against Michael Rosfeld, the officer who killed the teen. Rosfeld was later acquitted of any wrongdoing.
At the time, Meek made a plea on Instagram. “This is Pennsylvania, can we get a real investigation to find out why this kid was killed and do not let the excuse be ‘I feared for my life’, this is way worst than my situation and should have the real attention, especially in Pennsylvania,” the rapper wrote. “This is not a call out, it’s a cry for help to the men that’s in position with morals to make change!”
According to a report by TMZ, Meek’s Dreamchasers Foundation has partnered with Roc Nation’s Responsibility Program to release a public service announcement about Antwon, narrated by his mother. In the clip, the mourning mother shares photos of her late son, along with speaking about the hopes and dreams Antwon will never be able to reach.
You can watch the touching video here.
