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Writing for the @BaltimoreSun | Past: @CourierJournal.

Sep 26, 2020, 19 tweets

At Sixth and Jefferson. Police announce that the owner of a Kia SUV needs to move their car. #Louisville

“Apply pressure, pressure applied,” protesters chant before a march begins.

“Whose streets? Our streets.”

This is a huge march. #Louisville

“Say her name, Breonna Taylor”

Protesters are now walking in half of the street. Earlier, LMPD said an unlawful assembly could be announced if streets were blocked such that cars couldn’t pass. #Louisville

A chorus of honks and raised fists from cars as the march continues through downtown.

Marchers raise fists as they pass National Guard. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor

One hour before curfew in #Louisville.

Protesters are saying they will not be leaving the square when curfew begins in 30 minutes.

Police announce that violation of curfew is an arrestable offense. #Louisville

Everyone just received this alert. As usual, protesters were not happy to see it appear on their phone.

Protesters are now debating whether they should occupy the park. Disagreements between people — both local and people who traveled from as far as Portland, OR — as to if they have enough to occupy without risking heavy arrests. Curfew is in 15 minutes. #Louisville

The crowd has thinned considerably.

The park is virtually cleared out as curfew approaches. Kentucky State Police just drove by. #Louisville

Curfew. Only press remain at the park. Protesters have mostly gone to the nearby church.

National Guard drive by the park post-curfew.

Press, Kentucky State Police and National Guard here at 5th and Jefferson. No protesters though.

Only sound at the park now, 20 minutes after curfew, is the whirring of a helicopter. Here’s the Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and Tyler Gerth memorials. #Louisville

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