Only One Arrest, No Violence During Downtown LA Breonna Taylor Protests
Source: CBS
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) There was some vandalism but no violence after hundreds of people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles Wednesday night to peacefully protest a Kentucky grand jurys decision not to charge officers directly in the killing of Breonna Taylor.
Protesters march in downtown L.A. on Sept. 23, 2020, following a decision on the Breonna Taylor case in Louisville, Kentucky. (Getty Images)
One male suspect was taken into custody for pointing a laser at an LAPD helicopter, a police spokesperson told CBSLA Thursday morning. There were no other arrests, however.
An estimated 500 people took part in the evening protests, marching around Union Station, City Hall and LAPD headquarters for several hours.
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I am surprised that they covered a non-violent protest.
George II
(67,782 posts)I wish people, as angry as they justifiably are, would understand that they're undermining their own efforts during their protests.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)maxsolomon
(33,400 posts)Police are "declaring a riot" fairly often.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)maxsolomon
(33,400 posts)In Portland's case, there are 3 all trying to dance.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)doesn't give these individuals in Portland the right to commit the violent acts that they commit.
maxsolomon
(33,400 posts)Laws must be obeyed at all times and that protests must always be 100% peaceful. Any deviance from that is unacceptable.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)OneBro
(1,159 posts)Leaked messages reveal that a far-right group called Patriot Coalition routinely plans for violence during Portland protests and poses as Antifa to instigate violence and rioting.
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2020/09/23/patriot-coalition-far-right-chat-logs-violence/?mc_cid=6802ff3443&mc_eid=a61cdc7250