David stopped by Global Grind to discuss a plethora of issues plaguing American society, the Black community, and hip-hop.
The two officers -- Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II -- were placed on administrative leave following the shooting. Lake previously discharged his weapon in the line of duty.
Gov. Edwards added that the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI will also assist in the investigation.
Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of Baton Rouge police officers and the recent shooting of Philando Castile, who was shot by Minnesota police during a routine traffic stop, are just two of many that fall into the same category ― Black people being assaulted and killed by police while performing normal, day-to-day tasks.
"Can we get a scholarship fund going 4 #AltonSterling's son/kids?" she tweeted Wednesday (July 6).
In the newly released video, an officer can be seen pulling an object out of Sterling's pocket after he was shot multiple times. It's unclear if the object is a firearm.
Alton Sterling was selling CDs outside a convenience store when he was fatally shot by police Tuesday morning.
