Quanell X and Dr. Candice Matthews Lead Protest Outside HPD, Demand Officer Be Fired

Activists Quanell X and Dr. Candice Matthews took to the steps of Houston Police Department headquarters, leading a protest and demanding the immediate termination of an officer at the center of controversy.

Supporters gathered outside HPD’s downtown headquarters, holding signs and making it clear they want accountability. The message was simple: the officer needs to be fired.

Quanell X spoke directly to the crowd, saying situations like this damage trust between the community and law enforcement. He made it clear that anything short of termination is not enough.

Dr. Candice Matthews also addressed the crowd, saying this goes beyond just one officer. She’s calling for a deeper look into the officer’s past interactions and is urging anyone who may have had contact with the officer to come forward.

Matthews says her team is prepared to connect people with legal resources and review cases to see if any rights were violated.

Both leaders say they will continue to apply pressure until action is taken, making it clear they are not backing down.

As of now, HPD has not released a detailed statement addressing the protest, but the officer involved has been relieved of duty pending an investigation.