(ZH) With ongoing social unrest in Minneapolis, protests are unfolding across major US cities on Friday evening. From Washington, D.C. to New York City to Atlanta to Ohio to Los Angeles to San Jose, tens of thousands of people are marching on the street demanding justice for George Floyd, the man who was killed by Minneapolis Police on Monday.
Starting in Atlanta, protesters have attacking CNN’s headquarters.
The Atlanta protests quickly turned violent:
“What didn’t happen in time to prepare… for angry, empassioned folks that were going to be protesting… we have to be better prepared.” – @JamesAGagliano to @AC360 #CNN pic.twitter.com/EHN8PTP9JW
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CNN’s Fernando Alfonso reports the social unrest outside of his newsroom.
Police cars getting literally destroyed in Atlanta outside the CNN Center pic.twitter.com/x5zRxZVQpb
— Fernando Alfonso III (@fernalfonso) May 29, 2020
Protesters are now setting Atlanta Police Department (APD) vehicles on fire.
Portions of the CNN Center in Atlanta have been outright destroyed even as police in riot gear defend the building
“Protesters” and “demonstrators” destroy portions of CNN Center in Atlanta, torch cars, toss incendiary device into phalanx of police in riot gear defending building and employees.
Violent rioters endangering lives.
APD needs full turnout, augmentation from State Patrol & Feds. pic.twitter.com/RJrT0C0yI6
— James A. Gagliano (@JamesAGagliano) May 30, 2020
BREAKING: APD squad car is now on fire as the protest turns increasingly violent. #Atlanta #GeorgeFloydprotest | Slideshow: https://t.co/McOhwPwtjr pic.twitter.com/234qxYiaht
— CBS46 (@cbs46) May 30, 2020
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets several pictures of the chaos and destruction unfolding in downtown Atlanta.
“Black Lives Matter” signs were spotted in Atlanta.
It’s getting wild in Atlanta tonight.
Downtown Atlanta tonighthttps://t.co/ozMpcNsZ6K
— Courtney Holland ???????? (@hollandcourtney) May 30, 2020
In Washington, D.C., hundreds of protesters, if not thousands, have assembled outside of the White House.
The protest then headed to in front of the White House. A protester was taken by the USSS in front of Pennsylvania Ave into an adjacent federal building. Unclear what he did.A couple men then splintered off from the group and spray painted “F*ck Trump” on the building. @cbsnews pic.twitter.com/OVwPu0PF6X
— Fin Gómez (@finnygo) May 29, 2020
#GeorgeFloyd Protest just outside of the White House. pic.twitter.com/SeZiRfiXT5
— Fin Gómez (@finnygo) May 29, 2020
A protester climbed the fence of a federal building and spray-painted “Fuck Trump.”
Here’s the video:
At least one protestor spray painted graffiti on the bank building. pic.twitter.com/GSglZWAI18
— Clarence Williams (@nu1wcf) May 29, 2020
Secret Service clashes with protesters
WATCH: Secret Service tackles protester as fights break out in front of the White House at a #GeorgeFloydMurder protest in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/2P9parhFwX
— Retweet????Master (@IndictPOTUS45) May 29, 2020
Hundreds, maybe even thousands, are marching the streets towards the White House this evening.
DC Protest now heading to the White House pic.twitter.com/nnVnFr9uod
— Deb???????? (@debramayberry) May 29, 2020
Headed for the White House pic.twitter.com/Sw0m5bueZa
— Jamie Catherwood (@InvestorAmnesia) May 29, 2020
#NOW: On the fourth day of nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd, hundreds are setting out from DC’s U Street for a march toward the White House.
Their starting chant: “No justice, no peace.” Later, it’s “Derek Chauvin, third degree—fuck that, it’s first degree.” pic.twitter.com/dNpZ2S75B1
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) May 29, 2020
Protesters continue to clash with Secret Service in front of the White House.
“Every last one of you knows a crooked cop and you do nothing because you’re fucking cowards,” a man yells at the Secret Service. “You’re complicit.” Another protester chimes in: “Fix the broken system.” pic.twitter.com/GOQvqJkOrr
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) May 29, 2020
More folks headed to the White House.
Calmer now with loud and ceaseless chanting at the White House, among the shouts here: George Floyd, say his name/No morals, no peace/Stop killing us/I can’t breathe.
“None of us WANT to be here in the middle of a pandemic,” a protester yells out from the crowd behind me. pic.twitter.com/OW7KBFR96T
— Alejandro Alvarez (@aletweetsnews) May 30, 2020
According to VOA’s Steve Herman, “the White House is on lockdown, with many reporters stuck inside,” due to demonstrations outside.
Update: https://t.co/b2icydsQlu
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) May 29, 2020
In New York City, thousands hit the streets in Manhattan to protest police brutality.
A friend just sent this to me, crowds arriving right now to protest outside Barclays Center. pic.twitter.com/lHSb9VFm3e
— Mariya Abedi (@msabedi) May 29, 2020
NYPD protecting the entrance of the Barclays Center earlier today.
UPDATE: Police and protesters clashed outside the Barclays Center a short time ago. Several violent arrests were posted to social media. Other videos showed pepper spray being used. (Video courtesy Jessica Roff) pic.twitter.com/9YPcGyoZA6
— Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1) May 30, 2020
The protest goes from peaceful to violent quickly in NYC.
https://twitter.com/selfdeclaredref/status/1266513392417857540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1266513392417857540&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefreethoughtproject.com%2Fnypd-cnn-attacked-2nd-night-protests%2F
A lot just popped off at the protest for George Floyd at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Pepper spray, batons, and several arrests https://t.co/gkdtu4ZUVb pic.twitter.com/HX953IWtPq via @j0ncampbell #NewYork
— Protests Map (@MapProtests) May 29, 2020
As night falls, rioters have attacked and overrun the 88th precinct in Brooklyn, resulting in a level 3 mobilization, which requires all special units respond and four cars from every command in the city to location. The 84th precincts is under siege, as well. Also, Brooklyn North.
https://twitter.com/JamesAGagliano/status/1266545935905173504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1266545935905173504&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthefreethoughtproject.com%2Fnypd-cnn-attacked-2nd-night-protests%2F
The situation in the Big Apple is quickly turning from bad to worse, with unconfirmed reports that officers have been shot:
Reports of another NYPD 10-13 (Radio call of “Officer down”).
Also another RMP (Police van) engulfed in flames.
— James A. Gagliano (@JamesAGagliano) May 30, 2020
Police vans were lit on fire by the angry mob:
#Breaking Protesters set #NYPD van on fire. @NY1 @RonLeeReporting captured this video in Fort Green, #Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/cefEVet9gO
— Dean Meminger (@DeanMeminger) May 30, 2020
The situation in Brooklyn is critical:
Rioters pushing the lines in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/8hcyjsyTwO
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) May 30, 2020
One Twiter user tweets a list of cities where protests have been seen on Friday evening.
- Louisville, KY
- Minneapolis, MN
- Atlanta, GA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Evansville, IN
- Columbia, SC Charlotte
- NC Memphis, TN
- Tampa Bay, FL
- Columbus, OH
- New York City
- Phoenix, AZ
- Omaha, NE
- St. Louis, MO
- Ferguson, MO
- Houston, TX
In Houston, protesters clash with police.
When the crowd started to clash with officers in Downtown Houston. @FOX26Houston pic.twitter.com/TKcY7Ju54o
— Natasha Geigel (@NatashaFox26) May 29, 2020
Protesters “temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of 288 going into downtown Houston Friday afternoon,” tweeted Houston Chronicles’ Mark Mulligan.
Protesters unleash hell on a Houston Police car.
Downtown Houston right now #GeorgeLloyd pic.twitter.com/hb66xyARw5
— TITANSHOMER (@TitansHomer) May 30, 2020
One Twitter user says “snipers” are “on buildings” in Houston.
On the West Coast, protests in downtown Los Angeles have begun.
#BREAKING: Demonstrators protesting death of George Floyd block Highway 101 in San Jose. https://t.co/4BYSOAhrDm pic.twitter.com/WYeYiD6iMg
— Kristofer Noceda (@krisnoceda) May 29, 2020
Nationwide protests are likely to get worse through the weekend. It’s only a matter of time before more governors deploy the Nation Guard to restore order. America is quickly descending into chaos.
Watch Protests Live:
Live: George Floyd Death Protests Around The U.S. | NBC News
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