Activist who helped turn suspect over says no to reward
There's a reward of up to $20,000 offered for information leading to convictions in the City Grill shooting. But one of the community activists who helped turn the prime suspect over to police is saying thanks, but no thanks. Our Ryan Burgess explains.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It was a simple decision for Bishop Perry Davis.
"I'm a clergy. I'm a man of God. We don't do things for money," said Davis, after removing himself for consideration to receive any of the $20,000 in reward money offered for helping turn the prime suspect in the City Grill shooting over to police.
"We're doing this from our hearts. If everyone was doing things for money, nothing would get done and everything would be for money," said Davis.
Pastor Darius Pridgen helped collect the reward money. He said the Bishop's position is commendable, but there's still a long way to go before anyone sees that reward money.
"At this point, I can't even have a discussion about reward money because we don't have a convicted killer," said Pridgen.
Pridgen said the reward will be paid out if and when there's a conviction. Whenever that is, it could be divided among those who helped turn the suspect in. Activist Darnell Jackson also helped turn the suspect in.
"I'm not interested in it one way or another. Whatever they do with it is okay with me. If they give it all to Darnell or give it to the families - whatever is fine with me," said Davis.
Wherever that money eventually goes, Perry said the true reward for him and the whole community should simply be a safer city.