Tamala Payne wiped tears from her eyes Thursday morning as she said that all she wants for her son 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr., who was fatally shot last week by a Franklin County Sheriff s deputy is justice. I’m calling for justice and that’s all I’m calling for, she said. My son was a peaceful man and I want his legacy to continue in peace.
Payne made the statement in advance of planned protests Downtown Friday evening and Saturday over Goodson s death. She and her legal team spoke to local media members Thursday morning and answered questions about the case that has garnered national attention.
Casey Goodson, 23, was returning from the dentist with food for his family when a sheriff s deputy shot him multiple times, his family s attorneys have said.
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