Trump Tower has become the target of protesters, police cars have been overthrown and burned in many places, shootings have occurred in some cities, and the chaotic scenes are like "war zones" ...
The American people are dissatisfied with the police protests against black violent law enforcement, which is gradually becoming a riot. According to statistics, curfews have been imposed on 25 cities in 16 states, and at least 13 states and Washington DC have mobilized the National Guard.
On May 27th, local time, two police officers on the roof of the third police station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, aimed at the crowd with a projectile launcher.
Protest to escalate! Shooting, burning cars, Trump Tower targeted
The demonstrations in Los Angeles have gradually become out of control, and some people took the opportunity to plunder and set fire. On the 30th, thousands of demonstrators flocked to Fairfax District and Beverly Hills, holding "George Freud should not be murdered", "Justice for George Freud" and " Black people's lives are important "and other placards to protest.
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) reported that the entire region was in chaos. The demonstrators destroyed a cash machine on Melrose Avenue, and witnesses saw other people destroying the store facade. At least one of them smashed the shop window with a hammer.
On May 29th local time, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, members of the National Guard protected the area during the death protests of African American George Floyd detained by the Minneapolis police.
In Indianapolis, the protests also escalated into violence. The city ’s police confirmed that it had received at least two reports of shootings in the city center. Subsequently, local police chief Taylor confirmed that at least three people had been shot and killed one. He said that the city center is no longer safe and called on the people to stay away from it.
In New York and Chicago, the Trump Tower has become a gathering place for protesters. Demonstrators in New York City refused to heed the police ’s request to leave the middle of the road on Fifth Avenue. At least seven people were arrested outside the Trump Tower in Manhattan.
While in Chicago, demonstrators passed by the Trump Tower and knelt silently on one knee to protest. Subsequently, the scene turned to violence, and the demonstrators clashed with the police. According to overseas reports, there are also videos showing that the American flag in front of the Trump Tower in Chicago was taken down by the protesters and thrown into the river.
On the evening of the 30th local time, the Governor of California announced that Los Angeles and Los Angeles County had entered a state of emergency and ordered the National Guard to assist the police in maintaining order. According to statistics, at least 13 states including California, Minnesota, Georgia, Ohio, etc., as well as Washington, D.C., have mobilized the National Guard to respond to the increasing violent protests.
Crash the demonstrators? Police behavior angers crowd
A video showed that on the 30th, a police car in New York, United States was surrounded by street demonstrators and suddenly accelerated into the crowd. This behavior instantly angered the surrounding demonstrators and protested that the demonstrations continued to escalate.
New York City Mayor Bai Sihao expressed his views on the matter late at night on the 30th, saying that "the incident was disturbing" and he hoped that the police "did not do it."
Previously, there were videos posted on social networking sites that showed New York police using batons and pushing demonstrators when arresting demonstrators and cleaning up the streets. A video showed a police officer pushing her down when passing a woman Ground.
The Houston Police of the United States wrote on social media that it is investigating the incident. (Picture taken from the Houston Police Social Media Account)
According to US media reports, the video of a policeman riding down a female protester on horseback in the center of Houston in the United States also caused a lot of attention. On the 30th, the Houston police posted on social media that it had conducted further investigations.
Protesters gather Trump outside the White House: Do n’t cross the border, or you will let the dog go
Continued demonstrations once spread to the headquarters of the US Cable Television (CNN) and the White House. On the evening of May 30 local time, US President Trump posted on social media that he was safe in the White House, and that the US Secret Service "has done a good job protecting the White House."
US President Trump said that if demonstrators dare to cross the White House fence, they will face "the most vicious dogs and the most vicious weapons." (Picture taken from Trump ’s social media account.)
He threatened that if the protesters dare to cross the fence, "they will be greeted by the most vicious dogs and the most vicious weapons I have ever seen. By then, someone will pay a terrible price. And the US Secret Service is Strictly wait. "
Trump also issued a document saying that the activities of the protesters outside the White House have little help in mourning Freud. They are just creating chaos. "These" organized groups "have nothing to do with Freud. Sadly ! "
In addition, Trump also criticized Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., claiming that she did not allow police to interfere in protests outside the White House. However, the Secret Service later confirmed that the Washington, D.C. Police Department and the United States Park Police were at the scene.