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'We're fighting for justice.' | Stephon Clark's family wants police accountability

It's been 15 months since Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento Police officers. Clark's family members said they are still seeking justice for his death.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The family of Stephon Clark gathered at the Harambee Festival Saturday to celebrate the diversity of the Meadowview neighborhood.

Stevante Clark, Stephon's brother, spearheaded the event filled with food, activities, and performances.

"Harambee is just a different way to bring people together to celebrate community diversity," Clark said. "That's what we're here for. We're celebrating the community of Meadowview, and we're bringing people together."

But that wasn't the only thing on Clark's mind. It's been 15 months since his brother was shot and killed by Sacramento Police officers. 

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"AB 392 still hasn't been signed by the governor. These foot patrol policies, and these body camera policies are all good, but it still doesn't promote accountability in the way the Clark family would like to see," Clark said.

Sequita Thompson, Clark's grandmother, said she can't wait until AB 392 is signed.

"I found my grandson back there dead in the backyard. They haven't came and apologized. They haven't even said nothing. We haven't seen them. We don't even know where they're at now," Thompson said. "We're fighting for justice. It's not about no lawsuit stuff. It's about justice. I thank God for AB 392. I can't wait until he signs it."

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The Clark family aren't the only ones in search of accountability from the police department. Several mothers whose sons died at the hands of police officers were also present at Saturday's event.

"My son passed July 22, 2010, the day before his 17th birthday," said Dionne Smith Downs, mother of James Rivera, who was killed by Stockton law enforcement. 

Downs said she's been organizing and fighting for justice for her son for almost nine years.  

"Still no justice, but I'm here to celebrate Sacramento and stand with them to let them know that we got their backs," Downs said.

Clark believes things are moving in the right direction to promote change.

"As a community, I think we've made a lot of progress actually. I think we've come together in a way that some people may not understand because it happened so fast. But we have a lot more work to do," he said.

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