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Sep 25, 2020 25 tweets 7 min read Read on X
Here’s a look at the march, heading down Main. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
There are onlookers wherever the march goes. “Out of the house, into the streets.”
Police are blocking Main.
Flash bangs in #Louisville.
Here’s the scene. Protesters retreated after the flash bangs but have returned to the police line.
One arrest.
Some are exiting on the sidewalk, the way they came in. Some are shouting at police, others are dissuading that.
An unlawful assembly has been announced, FYI.
Unlawful assembly. Threats of arrests and chemical agents.
Protesters have dispersed, and police are heading out now. Image
Here’s the scene an hour before curfew. Large group of protesters gathered at Sixth and Jefferson.
A march is taking off from the park. Some are staying, but most people are going.
LMPD announces that curfew will be in effect at 9 pm. “Violation of the curfew is an arrestable offense.”
A protester is letting this LMPD officer have it. Some National Guard members look on. The man is upset that the officer asked another protester if he was wearing an airsoft vest.
Protesters are gathered at a nearby church. Unlike last night, there are no police here.
People are speaking outside of the church. Image
“Nothing to lose but what? Our chains” protesters call out. You can see police lights way in the background, blocking off a perimeter in downtown #Louisville.
Protesters are hanging out and eating here inside the church. #BreonnaTaylor #Louisville
A few golf balls just came down from above, and protesters believe they came from this apartment building. #Louisville
.@pd_cameraman with a picture of a protester who picked up a golf ball. Image
Police have arrived here at the church.
“If you’re not trying to to to jail, stay on the property,” one man said.
A minister and a police officer speak. Image
Police officer tells me that police came due to reports of golf balls being thrown at protesters, and also to clear the street.
Police have now left.

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More from @HayesGardner

Sep 26, 2020
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.”
Read 19 tweets
Sep 26, 2020
4th and Broadway right now. Image
At least 25 police cars on Broadway. Lots of red and blue lights. #Louisville
Read 6 tweets
Sep 25, 2020
Hundreds are marching in #Louisville in the name of #BreonnaTaylor. It’s the 121st day of protests and the third day since the decision was announced.
The march continues through downtown #Louisville.
Spotted in #Louisville.
Read 7 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Many protesters remain at Sixth and Jefferson. There are two fires burning, one in a trash can. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
“That trash can has been on and off of fire all day,” one person said. Image
Boards on the Hall of Justice have been set on fire. #Louisville
Read 13 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Police in riot gear are blocking off Bardstown road. There have been several arrests.
Police are forming a perimeter around this block. Some protesters remain. #Louisville Image
Police announce this is unlawful assembly. Threats of chemical agents and arrests. #Louisville #BreonnaTaylor
Read 5 tweets
Sep 23, 2020
Stopped at Kentucky and Preston to “reorganize.” Some are calling people on their phones to ask them to join.
March is continuing down Kentucky to Hancock. Photographer climbed up on the pedestrian walk sign.
“If we don’t get (Justice), burn it down.”

That’s a variant on the more common ending, “shut it down.” #Louisville
Read 6 tweets

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