They have been seen in Center City on JFK Boulevard and outside City Hall. #Philly
They’re offering free lunches for on-duty Philadelphia Police officers. #Philly
Seems like an effort by the police department to conceal their strategies from protestors and the media. #Philly
The protest has remained peaceful, so far. #Philly
Rizzo remains in controversial figure in Philadelphia. #Philly
Groups of people threatened to loot the area. #Philly
The protestors are facing the Philadelphia Policd and National Guard head on. #Philly
In a separate statement, the zoo said “The animals are safe at home in their exhibits, and the zoo was not broken into...” #Philly
State police is firing tear gas to attempt to break up the protest.
Thousands have blocked traffic on the Vine Street Expressway.
Some people are fleeing. #Philadelphia
Protestors fled the Vine Street Expressway leaving it covered in debris. #Philly
Many fled after being fired at with teargas. #Philadelphia
Many after being shot at with teargas. #Philadelphia
Large police presence including a police helicopter. #Philly
Protestors had previously been chased off of the Vine Street Expressway. #Phily
It’s virtually impossible for protestors, journalists and media to know the plan’s from the police. #Philadelphia
Many people are comparing the helicopters overtop of the city to the MOVE bombing in West Philly in 1985.
They’re patrolling to prevent looters. #Philly
They have a heavy presence while protecting the site from looters. #Philly
She had a press badge, but was still arrested. #Philly
There were fireworks seen above the city earlier, today. Current cause of the noise is unknown. #Philly