A protest is taking all lanes of Madison at 11 Ave. The group is slowly moving Eastbound. Please use caution while driving through the area.
The group is now Southbound on 13th from Union.
People in the group have started breaking windows and have set a small fire. The group has passed 13/Cherry.
Additional reports of property damage coming in as the group moves eastbound on Jefferson from 13.
A dispersal order has been given to the group after additional property damage.
One arrest has occurred at 13/Columbia. The group has continued to Westbound
We now have a second arrest. The group is now blocking traffic in the 1100 block of Pike St.
Additional arrests have been made along Broadway. The group is going south on Broadway at Howell.
The group has returned to Cal Anderson park. Officers will remain in the area for the foreseeable future.

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