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“CHIEF FINNER MUST GO!" sign posted on US-59 bridge at Mandell Street

By FOX 26 Digital

Published March 7, 2024 5:02pm CST

Crime and Public Safety

HOUSTON - A local advocacy group is calling for Houston police chief, Troy Finner to step down.

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"We the People Organize" is the name of the group that was founded by Hai Bui.

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A sign reading "CHIEF FINNER MUST GO!" was posted on the U.S. 59 bridge at Mandell Street.

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