12/2/2016 11:00 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
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The NAACP has set up a protest outside the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Dept. — demanding answers in the shooting death of ex-NFL running back Joe McKnight.
People are holding signs that read “A Man Was Lynched Yesterday” and “Justice” — and a spokesperson has said they want answers from officials on why the shooter was released from custody.
The spokesperson says, “We are not here to be violent” … insisting they just want justice.
As we previously reported, the shooter, Ronald Gasser, — a 54-year-old white male — was released from custody after questioning. Cops say he “definitely” shot and killed McKnight.
