Michael Jordan urges city of Charlotte to 'restore calm and come together'
In the wake of the violent protests taking place in Charlotte over the officer-involved shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, Hornets owner Michael Jordan released the following statement Thursday, calling for the community to "restore calm."
"First, I want to express my condolences to the Scott family for their loss. I also wish for a full recovery to those who have been injured.
“In light of the tragic events of the past three days, it is more important than ever that we restore calm and come together, as a community, in peaceful demonstration and conversation, and in constructive and non-violent ways. As part of the fabric of Charlotte, the Hornets organization is committed to working with civic leaders, our elected leaders and law enforcement to foster more trust, transparency and understanding so we can heal and grow together as a community.”
According to WCNC, the Hornets team store at the Spectrum Center was looted and extensively damaged as a result of the protests. The team is scheduled to start training camp next week.
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