Thread by @JessArnoldTV

#BREAKING: Protesters have opened the fence surrounding the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square and have climbed on top.

I’ve heard them say they’re trying to tear it down. @wusa9 #BlackLivesMatter

Here’s a look at DC Police coming in with a bicycle barricade to move back protesters who were trying to tear down the statue.

Now, they’re gathered on #BlackLivesMatter Plaza. @wusa9

Just checked out the front line of people facing off with police.

Officers are standing their ground guarding Lafayette Square as some protesters talk directly to them. @wusa9 #BlackLivesMatter #protests

Rachelle Vyas, a Marine Corps veteran said she wanted to check out what was going on at #BlackLivesMatter Plaza.

This is her video of when she says she was pepper sprayed by police pushing back protesters. @wusa9 #protests