Justice For Jorge Gomez
Gomez / Llera family holding posters with the faces of LVMPD officers who killed Jorge Gomez.
June 5th, 2021
Container Park | Fremont Street Experience
Family, friends and allies got together in DTLV / Fremont Street to showcase Jorge Antonio’s murder by LVMPD.
A vigil & protest down the streets took place while hundreds of tourist looked on.
Jeanne Llera, mother of Jorge Antonio Gomez, post fact finding review press conference - Las Vegas, NV
April 16th, 2021
Clark County Gov. Center
Las Vegas, NV
- Jorge Gomez “Fact Finding Review”
Just over a month ago, D.A. Wolfson excused the actions of 5 LVMPD officers in the killing of Jorge Gomez on June 1st, 2020.
Read MoreMarch 27th, 2021
Henderson, NV
Wanted by the People : Ryan Fryman
MTAH made an unannounced visit to Fryman’s neighborhood in Henderson for the 2nd time.
The goal was simple. Spread awareness of his past & actions concerning the death of Jorge Gomez.
People within the community were not happy to see MTAH taping, handing out flyer, chalking the sidewalks and the front of his home. One neighbor confronted the group saying “HE IS MY FRIEND”
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March 19th, 2021
Henderson, NV
”Another direct action outside of Officer John Squeo neighborhood:
WANTED by the people for the murder of Jorge Gomez!!
We were able to talk to more neighbors and engage with those in traffic outside of the neighborhood.
Our demands are simple
1. Release the body cam footage
2. Arrest the officers who killed Jorge Gomez
3. DA Wolfson DO YOUR JOB! “
More Than A Hashtag takes over the Las Vegas Strip
“ 3/6/2021 The people marched the strip to spread the word that George Floyd’s trial was beginning today!
This is the beginning of jury selection but the start to a big change.
Many people ask us if we truly believe they will prosecute and lock up his killer.
We say yes
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
Lloyd D. George Courthouse
Las Vegas, NV
Jorge Gomez Press Conference 2 &
Birthday Celebration event by More Than A Hashtag
On Friday February 19th the family of Jorge Gomez along with their attorneys, friends and allies held a second press conference in front of the Federal Courthouse to announce the new video evidence from that night along with the name of the 5th officer involved in the killing of Jorge Gomez.
“A Human. A Son. A Brother. A Cousin. A Friend.”
Wanted by The People
Saturday Feb. 6,2021
Henderson, NV
LVMPD Officer Andrew Locher was given an early morning wake up call by More Than A Hashtag for his involvement in the death of #JorgeGomez on June 1st,2020.
Wanted by The People
Saturday Jan. 30,2021
Henderson, NV
LVMPD Officer Vernon Ferguson was 1 of 4 officers (edit: 5* • 5th officer has yet to be named) involved in the death of #JorgeGomez on June 1st, 2020. Ferguson fired 4 of 19 fatal shots that night. This is the 3rd officers house More Than A Hashtag has paid an early visit to (8 am wake up calls).
“ Sergeant Ryan Fryman of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is wanted by The People for never being properly held accountable in the June 1, 2020 death of Jorge Gomez.
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As many American’s awaited the Presidential Election results, a couple Las Vegas organizers and residents met in front of the infamous Lloyd D. George Courthouse on Las Vegas Blvd. to speak on mutual aid.
Couple different organizations introduced themselves to newcomers & discussed what people can do to help the community without the help / dependence of the 2 party system and it’s “winner”.
The change we’re all hoping for isn’t going to come from the election winner. It starts locally.
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5 months after the death of Jorge Gomez and 3 years after the death of Tashi Brown,
More Than A Hashtag set up a march from the Trump Tower on the Strip to the Lloyd D. George Courthouse in Downtown Las Vegas in their honor.
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The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was set to make an appearance and speak to hundreds of people at Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson, NV.
Even with the current numbers of COVID-19 in Nevada, the rally was held at the indoor venue with little to no distancing between attendees. Masks were not worn by many in attendance. The large crowds poured from the inside to the outside where they had a screen for everyone to watch.
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More Than A Hashtag LV hosted a candlelight vigil for Jorge Gomez and everyone whose lives have been taken away by LVMPD. The event was held at Lorenzi Park.
Read MoreDes (megaphone) & More Than A Hashtag LV in front of the LVMPD Headquarters
More Than A Hashtag hosted a peaceful protest in front of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters. The blistering heat and being met by police officers upon arrival didn’t stop people from showing up.
Read More“The Family of Jorge Gomez continues to fight for justice after he was shot and killed by Las Vegas Metro Police Dept. during a Black Lives Matter protest in June…”
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