Hundreds marched in Decatur Saturday, demanding justice for Steve Perkins.
People were protesting the handling of Steve Perkins' case and how long it's taking for police to release information.
It’s been two weeks since the deadly Decatur police shooting, stemming from an attempted car repossession.
Justin Sheperd lives across the street from the Perkins family. His house was riddled with bullet holes from the deadly police shooting. Saturday, he recounted the scene two weeks ago where he says he witnessed the tow truck driver drive off with Steve Perkins' truck right after the shooting.
Justin Sheperd said, “Almost shortly after I had looked out, the tow truck had just pulled right on out before the ambulance or fire or anyone had ever got there, even before the state investigators ever got there. But then when I went outside I wasn’t allowed to leave the scene but the evidence part of the crime scene was able to leave before the investigators got there.â€
The family of Steve Perkins says the outpouring of support from the community is truly getting them through as they wait for answers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s investigation.
Nick Perkins said, “This is a tragedy that should have never have happened in this city and it has and it hits home and it's rough. It's rough for our family. One thing I can say though is that I am proud of Decatur right now…the protests, the support, the prayers, it's been overwhelming.â€
Nick Perkins says his hope for justice is growing stronger, adding, “I’ll say this, in the beginning it was very dim and grim only because of the way that law enforcement had kind of spun this case. I am glad that Chief Todd Pinion came out and said that they had made some errors in a rush with their initial statement. But that's only creating more doubt in the minds of these citizens: that this was completely wrong and unjustified.â€
No update yet on where ALEA is with their investigation.
