Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago: Statement on the Police Shooting of Adam Toledo

CRS, as a member of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC), shares this Statement on the Police Shooting of Adam Toledo:

The members of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago express our sorrow and sadness at the tragic shooting of Adam Toledo. Our prayers and support are with his family in their time of grief.

As we all witness the CPD body cam video of his shooting, we offer guidance for responding.

First, we must remember that we are responsible for one another. Persons of faith are called to speak to unjust situations and to make common cause with all people of good will to correct them.

Second, we ask everyone to follow a path of peace. Each of our faith traditions teaches that human life is sacred.

The work of justice and healing in our city must continue. We call on the faith leadership within our networks as well as across the city to join us in this essential effort.

View Guidelines for Area Clergy Regarding Community Responses to Police Shootings.