Alton Sterling was a “great guy who wouldn’t hurt a fly” according to Glen “Big Baby” Davis, who says he knew the man who was killed on video by police in Baton Rouge.
Davis – who grew up in Baton Rouge – tells TMZ Sports, he met “big Alton” years ago and would sometimes give him CDs to sell to help promote Davis’ music. Davis says it wasn’t just promotion, but it was a way to help Alton make a living for his family.
Davis says the two got to know each other, and he only has good things to say about the 37-year old father.
“Great guy, big personality. CDs were his way to make income to support his family. Not a guy who would use violence at all.”
Sterling’s shooting has reignited outrage across the nation about police brutality and what is deemed as an unlawful killing. Protests have begun in Baton Rouge and Davis urged athletes from the area to get involved and help keep the peace.
“People from the city who have a voice should speak up. I’m sure Mayor Kip Holden and those guys are taking good care of things, but it’s important for people who come from there to show love.”
Davis has shown his support to Sterling on his Instagram page including the video of his friend being shot and the outrage over it.
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