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.
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.
“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.