GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Brown County District Attorney announced Friday that Green Bay police officer will not face charges in the death of Jonathon Tubby inside the Brown County Jail's sally port.
Friends and family of Tubby reacted to that decision. Some hoping for change, and others for answers.
"It almost felt worse than the day that we found out he had passed. It was devastating for sure," said Danielle Karl, Jonathon Tubby's cousin.
Karl helped organize an gathering for their family and community.
"Yesterday was very difficult day for many people, and we wanted to create positive outlets for community and family to come together to support one another," said Karl.
She said they want to help give healing to those in pain.
"We just don't want people to stay stuck in grief," added Karl.
Others in the community are hoping for justice like the group Black Lives United-Green Bay.
After the gathering, they hosted a rally across the street from the Green Bay Police Department, responding to the D.A.'s decision.
"The community was devastated they talked a lot about how there's privilege given to our police officers in incidents like what happened, and we just think it's wrong," said Stephanie Ortiz, the co-founder of Black Lives United-Green Bay.
Ortiz said she felt triggered after hearing no charges will be filed against the officer who shot Tubby.
"Our mission is to unite folks of color and our comrades and building a beloved community, and I feel like this whole situation has pushed us to a sense of urgency to get back to our mission and our roots," added Ortiz.
While others, including members of Tubby's family, question if they will ever get closure.
"We're probably just going to have to come to terms and make peace of that. That we're just going to move forward the best we can and try to pursue justice the best way we know how," said Karl.
