George Floyd’s death first ignited a protest in Minneapolis, and it seems that Los Angeles is following in its footsteps.
Following the tragic police-involved murder George Floyd in Minneapolis, citizens the city took to the streets. They were protesting against police brutality and were met by swarms ficers who pelted them with rubber bullets and tear gas. As the second day protests lingers on, some people have taken to looting and destroying property as fears rioting brewed. Over on the West Coast, Los Angeles has sparked a rebellion their own, and thousands people have stormed the busy and ever-popular 101 freeway, halting movement in the downtown area. According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department has pulled together its tactical unit to descend on the location.
“Peaceful demonstrations are a hallmark our country. Violence is unwarranted and takes away from the message. I urge all us to protest peacefully for the sake everyone’s public safety. -Alex Villanueva, Sheriff Los Angeles County,” the LAPD tweeted on Wednesday (May 27). Local news stations have hovered overhead in their copters, and The Los Angeles Times has stated that at least one patrol vehicle has been vandalized.
People all ages, colors, creeds, and backgrounds have marched to the Metropolitan Detention Center as they don masks and hold up “Black Lives Matter” signs. We’ve pulled together a few images and videos being shared on social media, so you can scroll through those below.