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KatK

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10. Just home from protest at Brooklyn Center PD

Reply to progree (Original post)

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 01:10 AM

Apr 2021

Protesters pretty peaceful except for verbal expression. And there was some trash thrown. And maybe I missed some things.

Police, in riot gear and with some sort of tank-like vehicle, unleashed their arsenal. Flash bangs, apparently several types of crowd control gas, and plastic bullets. Maybe more.

Prayers for the family and loved ones of Daunte Wright. Prayers that we may end police violence against black and brown bodies.

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Protesters Clash With Police In Brooklyn Center After Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting (MN) [View all] progree Apr 2021 OP

9:58 p.m.: Law enforcement begin to use tear gas and flash bangs in an effort to disperse the crowd. progree Apr 2021 #1

Here is the tweet. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #3

God fucking dammit Blue Owl Apr 2021 #2

I wonder if some police are not hell bent on starting a race war here in the good ol USA ? magicarpet Apr 2021 #4

they already started... stillcool Apr 2021 #8

The driver tried to get back in the vehicle ... an officer then shot the driver progree Apr 2021 #5

Post removed Post removed Apr 2021 #6

This "fucking pale-faced Swede(s) and Norwegian asshole" has been on the front lines... pazzyanne Apr 2021 #12

Broad brush? Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2021 #13

Kickin' with disgust! Faux pas Apr 2021 #7

can not imagine the depth of emotion... stillcool Apr 2021 #9

Just home from protest at Brooklyn Center PD KatK Apr 2021 #10

Just before 11 p.m. ... stores being damaged and some looting underway progree Apr 2021 #11

It never seems to end pfitz59 Apr 2021 #14

Good update and recap at MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) website- progree Apr 2021 #15

.. twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #16

this is a gut punch-- goddammit LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #17

I feel sorry for the man and his family, but why did he try to get away? marie999 Apr 2021 #18

link on your number? llashram Apr 2021 #19

Here's the numbers hardluck Apr 2021 #21

thanks llashram Apr 2021 #25

Tell that to Philando Castille. Cassielfsw Apr 2021 #20

this++ llashram Apr 2021 #26

It is not always a rational decision agalisgv Apr 2021 #24

Because he had an active warrant for a weapons charge and had skipped prior court dates Devil Child Apr 2021 #27

Lest anyone draw the wrong conclusion - Cassielfsw Apr 2021 #29

ACAB geardaddy Apr 2021 #22

I don't think this news conference today is going to de-escalate the protests agalisgv Apr 2021 #23

She meant to use her taser but shot him with her real gun - short bodycam segment progree Apr 2021 #28