New Mexico governor calls for calm as FBI investigates Albuquerque police [View all]
Source: Associated Press
New Mexico governor calls for calm as FBI investigates Albuquerque police
After riot officers use tear gas at 12-hour protest against perceived police abuse officials call for patience
Associated Press in Albuquerque
theguardian.com, Monday 31 March 2014 18.05 EDT
A day after hundreds of people clashed with Albuquerque riot officers over police shootings, New Mexico's governor said Monday that she understands the public's frustration but called on protesters to remain calm while US officials investigate.
Mayor Richard Berry said Monday that one officer twisted his knee but no protesters were hurt during the 12-hour demonstration on Sunday, despite the use of tear gas on the crowd. Four people were arrested in the melee, police chief Gorden Eden said Monday.
Berry said officials monitoring events from an emergency operations center decided to use the gas after some people walked onto a freeway, endangering themselves. Eden says people laid down on the highway.
On Sunday, protesters marching back and forth between downtown and the University of New Mexico blocked traffic, tried to topple street signs and called for the police chief and other city officials to resign, authorities said.
Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/31/new-mexico-protest-police-governor-fbi-investigation
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