Sean Bell to be Buried on Long Island
New York, NY —
Sean Bell is being buried today on Long Island.
REPORTER: It was one week ago today that the unarmed Bell was killed in a barrage of police bullets outside a Queens nighclub. Last night, Bishop Lester Williams, who had been preparing to marry the 23-year-old and his fiancee, instead delivered Bell's eulogy. Williams stressed the importance of forgiveness but expressed anger at what he called the senselessness of Bell's death.
WILLIAMS: Sean Bell died in a hail of bullets. He had a short name and a short life. But his death will be forever etched in the hearts and in the minds of every person in this room.
REPORTER: More than 600 people filled the Community Church of Christ in Jamaica while hundreds more listened to the service through loudspeakers outside. Many chanted, "no justice, no peace", as the casket was loaded into the hearse. Protesters have been gathering this morning for another march near the site of the shooting.
