Local activists and community members began eight days of protests and civil disobedience Tuesday to demand police accountability in the deaths of Clark and Brandon Smith, who died in police custody June 6, according to a news release.

The eight days are meant to symbolize the eight times Clark was shot, said Ryan McClinton, community organizer for Sacramento Area Congregations Together, an advocacy group.

The demonstration began Tuesday at a City Council meeting. The gallery was full, with many holding purple “8 days, 8 shots” signs. Activists and community members spoke during public comment, asking City Council to hold police officers accountable for the deaths of Clark and Smith.

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