Bridgehead coffee has issued a public apology for its original response to the death of Abdirahman Abdi. On Thursday, Bridgehead issued a statement on Instagram that read in part, "we recognize we can never fully become an ally [to the Black community] without addressing what took place 4 years ago to Mr. Abdirahman Abdi. When we did speak, we spoke on the impact his death had on our staff and customers, and not on the greater issue of Mr. Abdi's death. When we did speak, we spoke on the impact his death had on our staff and customers, and not on the greater issue of Mr. Abdi's death. Daniel Montsion is currently on trial for manslaughter, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in relation to Abdi's death.

Source: CBC News June 21, 2020 07:52 UTC