I’m at a house in DC after being pepper sprayed and knocked down by the police. There are about 100 of us in a house surrounded by cops. All the neighbors on this street opened their doors and are tending to protesters. The cops corralled us on this street and sprayed us down.
Lots of people are hurt but not terribly. They chased us away from the White House with flash bangs into a residential neighborhood. Nobody is really sure when we’ll be able to leave. The cops are trying to tell us we won’t be arrested if we leave the house. 😒
Also now the cops are trying to say we broke into the house - we didn’t. The owner just came down and let us know what people were saying. And gave us water and shelter.
Seriously. We in these peoples basement singing Kirk Franklin - Revolution.
For those asking we’re ok. We all we’re handed flyers with legal aid and advice, masks, first aid kits. Honestly - ready to get arrested.
The owner just said the cops aren’t even letting them out of the house. How you going to threaten a homeowner for doing what they want with their house?
They’re lining people up outside for god only knows what.
Ok - they’re arresting the people. Zip tying them and taking them away.
Looks like I’m here until 6 am. The cops are in the alley catching people who hop the fence to leave the private property. Helicopters are everywhere. This is insane.
Ok - the cops are in the yard and just arrested someone trying to get in. Otherwise it’s still pretty quiet. Just waiting this out.
I’ve talked to a few other people. There are at least 4 houses I’m certain that let people in. Mind you - we weren’t trying to be in a neighborhood. We got pushed here while peacefully protesting.
Cops are trying to convince Rahul to get us out of the house. He said we not leaving and bring me my pizza.
Hopefully the media is here when we’re able to leave. The cops are still in the alley and have given us no guarantee that we’re going to be able to leave.
We’re fed and happy. THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE WHO SENT FOOD.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you @KishanForDC for the masks and food!!!!
I’m going to try to rest for an hour. It’s going to get dumb at 6. The cops have been lying to us and I’m too tired to think right now.
I honestly haven’t read any of the comments because I know bitches is mad but thank you so much for everyone for lifting this up. Support Rahul Dubey. Turns out he’s also a small business owner - The Alvarez Dubey Trading Co. He’s a cool dude.
