Family and friends continue to wait for answers about what led to the death of Marchello Woodard and the support has grown as the days have gone on.


Rodney Evans, and Erie resident said, "There's a lot of support here. This is bigger than Erie, PA. There has been a lot of black men losing their lives at the hands of law enforcement for years and a lot of things have been swept under the rug. And in Erie we are standing up and letting our voice be heard."


Not only are loved ones wanting to know more, but so are community leader Archbishop Dwane Brock of Victory Christian Center said, "Everyone is entitled to answers. Of course, first his family and then the citizens of this city. However, everyone needs to understand, you aren't going to get these answers by twelve tomorrow. That's not going to happen. It's going to go through a process and that's going to take time."


Archbishop Dwane Brock urges patience and said while people have the right to protest, they must remember to think before they act, "People need to understand that there are consequences to actions. We cannot be destruction. We cannot be destructive in our words and in the destruction of property. It's imperative that we think before we give reaction."


As community leader, like Brock, await more answers, community members stood outside of the Erie County Courthouse chanting "Justice for Chello" making sure their message was heard.


The protest remained peaceful through the day, but law enforcement was still on hand to make sure things didn't escalate. Chris Campanelli, the Erie County Sheriff explained, "They are protesting peacefully. As always, there is going to be a couple in the crowd that really want to get everyone fired up and that's fine 99 percent of them have been more than reasonable and I believe they are going to get the answers they need. I hope."