The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management told residents in West Philadelphia, as well as Kensington, Fairhill, North Philly, Fishtown, and Port Richmond, to remain inside due to the unrest.
Around 9:20 p.m., protesters started throwing objects at a small group of officers and chased them near 52nd Street.

Police said they were being attacked by protesters at 52nd and Market Streets and used pepper spray and batons to protect themselves and make numerous arrests.
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In Port Richmond, which was hit with extensive looting Tuesday night, stores along Aramingo Avenue were boarded up and the entrances of others appeared to have been forced open. Our live coverage is continuing here. inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

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