At Brooklyn Center Police Dept.
RT media reporter was accosted by protesters. Around 1:39 mark ImageImage
1000 people reported to be in the area.
First dispersal order given. Projectiles being thrown at law enforcement.
Broken bottles being thrown.
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Looks like gas is being deployed by police and a protester has a leaf blower to blow it back at them. Image
Another dispersal warning has been given.
"Heavy projectiles being thrown" by crowd. 20:25
More gas canisters being deployed. Protesters not really moving. Projectiles still being lobbed over the fence at police. Image
Another dispersal warning is being given. 20:39
Commercial fireworks being shot at police now. Image
Ope, skateboard, that's totes illegal under curfew. Image
Police pushing out to the crowd. 21:03 ImageImageImage
Report of one officer with an injury. Unknown details or extent of injury. 21:16
Arrests have commenced. 21:28
Report of multiple shots fired in Brooklyn Center.

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