Only One Arrest, No Violence During Downtown LA Breonna Taylor Protests

[TomCADem]

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 jury’s 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.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/only-one-arrest-no-violence-during-downtown-la-breonna-taylor-protests/ar-BB19nV0q?li=BBnbfcL

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I am surprised that they covered a non-violent protest.

[George II]

1. Happy to see that. Unfortunately violence only detracts from the message of the protests....

I wish people, as angry as they justifiably are, would understand that they're undermining their own efforts during their protests.

[CentralMass]

2. It was a bit uglier in Portland.

https://www.koin.com/news/protests/justice-for-breonna-taylor-protest-downtown-portland-09232020/

[maxsolomon]

3. There is an escalating spiral of confrontation in Portland.

Police are "declaring a riot" fairly often.

[CentralMass]

4. Well when softball size rocks and molotov cocktails are being lobbed at them, I can see why.

[maxsolomon]

6. It takes 2 to tango.

In Portland's case, there are 3 all trying to dance.

[CentralMass]

7. I live about 20 minutes from Portland.. what happened in Kentucky. or MN

doesn't give these individuals in Portland the right to commit the violent acts that they commit.

[maxsolomon]

8. Yes, everyone who commits violent acts against LEOs or property should be arrested and punished.

Laws must be obeyed at all times and that protests must always be 100% peaceful. Any deviance from that is unacceptable.

[CentralMass]

9. Would you suggest they hand out lollipops ?

[OneBro]

5. Likely not by coincidence.

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