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Houston Police Fired Ashley Gonzalez After Racist Instagram Rant
Racist officer fired and community calls for police and Marine investigations and TCOLE certification revoked
The Houston Police Department (HPD) confirmed Friday that they fired Ashley Gonzalez following an expedited Internal Affairs investigation into her racist Instagram rant.
In the viral video, Gonzalez repeatedly used the N-word, mocked slavery, and described her mistreatment of Black people while on and off duty. The video prompted community and national outrage and protests outside HPD headquarters Friday morning.
Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz Jr. issued a direct, strongly worded statement announcing her termination. FOX 26 Houston said:
“The behavior exhibited by Ashley Gonzalez was abhorrent, disgusting, and entirely unacceptable. It is deeply disturbing and has no place in law enforcement or in our community.”
Houston Mayor John Whitmire also condemned racist comments, calling them “outrageous and reprehensible,” according to Houston Public Media.
When I first posted this story, Gonzalez was suspended on paid leave pending an Internal Affairs investigation.
