A second march and rally was held on Saturday following the death of Marchello Woodard on Wednesday night.



Jerry Roberts, a cousin of Woodard said, "It's heartbreaking and shocking because you hear about these things all the time on national news. We didn't expect this to happen in our own backyard, let alone someone to close to our heart."


Family, friends, community, and faith leaders marching in the name of Woodard.

Malcom Pullium, one of the organizers said, "Erie is not Chicago, it's not New York City, it's not Los Angeles, this is something fresh. We want answers and more importantly we want justice. We want to make sure Chello's name is still alive and running and we are here to not let people tarnish his name."


Family members led the march as community leaders and local law enforcement walked in solidarity. Sarah Bridgette, the event coordinator said, "It means a lot to actually march alongside them and to have them here marching with us for that purpose."


Dozens of people made the march from 18th and Peach Streets to 18th and Holland Streets. They continued to chant, "Justice for Chello" time and time again to get their message across.


Organizers wanted the march to remain peaceful and productive. "He can now speak through us. Us having this positive organizations, we just had a rally on 21st and Parade. That rally was great. There was no violence or negativity as long as we continue to do things like that, we are going in the right direction", said Roberts.


Following the march, community leaders spoke about the need for transparency and change in honor of Woodard.
"It could be anybody's child it doesn't matter if you re black or white. Of course, he was African American, but this could have been anybody's child. So, of course we want people to come out and support us for this. This is something that can't get swept under the rug . This is bigger than me, this is bigger than you, this is bigger than this community", said Pullium.


Organizers reiterating that they just want answers, transparency, and peace and they have ideas on different things they want to do in the future to get their message across.