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D.C. police, protesters clash again near Black Lives Matter Plaza
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-police-protesters-clash-again-near-black-lives-matter-plaza/2020/08/31/e918c9c6-eb31-11ea-ab4e-581edb849379_story.html
Police moved in on dozens of protesters in the District early Monday, deploying a chemical irritant in the crowd and tackling some demonstrators as officers moved quickly to clear Black Lives Matter Plaza.
It is unclear why police moved in on the crowd.
The irritant, which was deployed shortly after midnight Sunday night, sent dozens of protesters dispersing from the corner of 16th and H streets NW. Police in helmets and riot gear were deployed along H Street outside of Lafayette Square.
The large sound of the deployment could be heard for blocks. Smoke from the police munitions could be seen wafting in the air.
Two units of bike officers had pedaled into Black Lives Matter Plaza to descend on demonstrators, and clear the intersection at I Street. Officers were seen tackling fleeing demonstrators and swinging their bikes at people as they appeared to take several protesters into custody and shove others away from the plaza.
Officers were seen slamming people against parked vehicles and pinning others against the sidewalk. Other officers formed a line with bicycles and continued to shout orders to clear the area.
Police moved in on dozens of protesters in the District early Monday, deploying a chemical irritant in the crowd and tackling some demonstrators as officers moved quickly to clear Black Lives Matter Plaza.
It is unclear why police moved in on the crowd.
The irritant, which was deployed shortly after midnight Sunday night, sent dozens of protesters dispersing from the corner of 16th and H streets NW. Police in helmets and riot gear were deployed along H Street outside of Lafayette Square.
The large sound of the deployment could be heard for blocks. Smoke from the police munitions could be seen wafting in the air.
Link to tweet
Two units of bike officers had pedaled into Black Lives Matter Plaza to descend on demonstrators, and clear the intersection at I Street. Officers were seen tackling fleeing demonstrators and swinging their bikes at people as they appeared to take several protesters into custody and shove others away from the plaza.
Officers were seen slamming people against parked vehicles and pinning others against the sidewalk. Other officers formed a line with bicycles and continued to shout orders to clear the area.
After the March on Washington on Friday some protesters decided to stick around for some reason on Saturday, Sunday, and into this morning. These unorganized protests in many cities have gotten out of control and it doesn't seem productive for these people to continue.
