Protests took place in Austin where protesters gathered outside police headquarters for a second day to protest racism and police violence after Floyd, an unarmed black man, died when a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck. And it was intolerable.”, And she backed up the mayor's comments: "Last night, a peaceful protest began. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, Protests held in North Texas after no officers charged for Breonna Taylor's death, Irving couple charged with murdering 8-year-old boy, violently abusing him, Video catches the moment street racer doing donuts takes out utility pole in North Dallas, Trackdown: Help find person of interest in murder of Christopher Thomas, IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week, 1 million North Texans still need to get vehicle registration renewed before waiver ends in April, 'It was torture' Police describe abuse boy endured before being rescued by Orlando server, Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks, American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration, CES 2021: Transparents TVs and vertical gardens, U.S. attorneys warn 'Don’t mess with Texas' after threats of violence on Inauguration Day. “We’re having a light-hearted conversation, having dinner, watching the Stars play in the playoffs and we get approached by these individuals with an agenda,” Embry said. Protests over the police killings of black Americans continued for a second day in Dallas. More than 1,500 Texas Department of Public Safety officers were spread across the state to help police departments in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. One marched to Moxie’s, and demanded patrons say Breonna Taylor’s name, and he believed one customer laughed. It got the crowd aggressive.". Dallas protests continue just outside curfew zone, end with mass arrests on bridge The mayor says he has concerns about the way police handled marchers who were detained on … Moxie’s chose not to comment about the incident. “It’s about every single victim of police brutality and vigilantes, like the vigilantes down in Georgia who killed Ahmaud.”. “I’m Dallas born and raised, 35 years here. Of those, 27 were arrested on … BREAKING: tonight’s Dallas riot was pre-plannedOrganizers were directing the crowd where to goThey had pallets of 100 bricks ready for riotersThey were yelling to the crowd “go left, there are 100 bricks on the corner over there”This wasn’t random chaosMore info to come — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) May 30, 2020. City Manager T.C. The crowd included people of all races and ages, many wearing facemasks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Protests in Dallas, Fort Worth seek justice for black Americans killed by police Demonstrators planned to take a knee, march in honor of George … News. At one point, the Dallas Police Department said it deployed tear gas to "disperse unruly protesters." KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. “There’s no excuse,” she said. DALLAS - … They also demanded justice for Mike Ramos, a 42-year-old black and Hispanic man who was killed by an Austin police officer last month. The day started with a rally outside City Hall. Kevin Anderson of Plano said he agreed with calls by the Dallas mayor and police chief not to damage property during the protests. Highland Park Village is also closed. A … Gov. "The industrial prison complex, the injustices that are [taking] place upon citizens of this nation daily. But several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. In downtown Dallas, about 200 people marched through the city after gathering at City Hall. By Fox4, May 30, 2020. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Police Chief Renee Hall held a press conference Saturday afternoon to address the protests that took place Friday night. Other protests were planned for Saturday, and Hall vowed that police officers would be out in full force. Initially, protesters took over the McKinney and Maple Avenue intersection. “Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for that,” he said. “As Texans exercise their 1st Amendment rights, it is imperative that order is maintained and private property is protected.”, On Saturday evening, Abbott activated the Texas National Guard, saying that "violence and looting will not be tolerated. Dallas police sources told WFAA they were bringing in arrest teams just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday after what began as a peaceful protest on Friday, … Two separate protests formed in Dallas on Wednesday evening, hours after the grand jury’s decision. ", Malls, stores close in advance of protests. One protester Wednesday seemed to echo what Henderson said about them getting upset when they feel like they’re not being heard. Dozens of people started to clean up businesses that were vandalized Friday night and early Saturday morning on the first day of … We should warn you – the video is incredibly graphic. Protesters clash with customers at Uptown Dallas restaurant Several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. I'm sorry. Johnson tweeted again Friday night, saying, "The protesters in Dallas tonight have largely been peaceful and respectful. Anderson says the city should take on reforms -- and that when the city settles an abuse of force lawsuit, damages should come out of the police union pension. This post will be continuously updated. "For those instances that don't gain notoriety, we know the pain for black and brown families is just as raw, real and deep.". DALLAS - Protesters marched in Uptown and Downtown Dallas Wednesday night, stopping traffic and blocking intersections over the Breonna Taylor case. Dallas Police chief Hall spoke with a protestor. Artist Theo Ponchaveli works on a mural of George Floyd in Dallas on Friday. Protestors take a knee and chant “George Floyd!” @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/3Xe0XUY5CS. Tonight, at a restaurant in Downtown Dallas, BLM protesters (most of whom were white) came and disrupted an otherwise peaceful evening and escalated it … “Texas and America mourn the senseless loss of George Floyd and the actions that led to his death are reprehensible and should be condemned in the strongest terms possible,” Gov. Following an afternoon of mostly peaceful protests, nightfall saw a spree of vandalism and looting in downtown Dallas. By about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Dallas police said they had made 74 arrests of protesters who will be charged with inciting a riot. — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 29, 2020 The White House is under lockdown orders from the U.S. Secret Service due to protests outside the gates over George Floyd. “Breaking a plate is probably a problem, but it’s nothing that a criminal charge will probably be filed about, and so really, in this situation, what needs to happen is everybody needs to find a way to sit down and have a healthy dialogue more so than having criminal charges,” civil rights attorney David Henderson said. He was quickly overwhelmed. It was all caught on camera. Several people damaged a Whole Foods grocery store on McKinney Avenue. So if we’re [going to] break this curse, and bring down these walls of hate, we got to start working on it right now. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price released a statement Saturday, recalling Jefferson's death. This is not our city,” he said. I would say white people are tired, black people are tired, Hispanic people are tired, Asian people are tired,” she said. Volunteers pick up bits of broken glass after a night of protests in Dallas. "I felt like the police was an intimidation. 9:25 p.m.: Dallas-Fire Rescue confirms crews have responded to 25 calls for service that were associated with the protests in and around downtown Dallas. Demonstrators also walked onto Interstate 35, stopping traffic. ", Official Statement from the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price on the death of George Floyd pic.twitter.com/U995noKJ5v. A customer began shouting back at the protesters, and then a protester threw a customer’s plate to the ground. White officers in both Dallas and Fort Worth have recently shot and killed black people -- Botham Jean was shot to death while sitting in his Dallas apartment in 2018; Jefferson was shot to death while inside her Fort Worth apartment last October. Bret Jaspers is politics reporter for KERA. Dallas police described Wednesday night’s protests as peaceful, but also said it was not contacted about the scene at Moxie’s. Dallas … Several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. Use code LWC to save $10Want more from Steven Crowder?To enjoy more of Steven's uncensored late-night comedy that's actually funny, join Mug Club — the only place for all of Crowder uncensored and on If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today. Hall said she understood the anger protestors felt over Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. “I think that across the whole United States, everybody’s just tired. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall conducts a press conference at Dallas Police headquarters about DPD starting to use a curfew to combat the recent protests for the death of George Floyd, Sunday. That is not how it ended. I'm tired of no justice, no peace with no justice behind it," they said. Olinka Green of Dallas spoke to the crowd in front of City Hall. DALLAS, TX – A man was critically injured Saturday night in the Dallas riots when he tried to defend a shop. RELATED: Protests held in North Texas after no officers charged for Breonna Taylor's death. I don’t care,’ Embry explained. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in response to the demonstrations. A protest also took place in downtown Fort Worth late Saturday night. “We’re just tired of seeing the same things over and over again and it not changing at all.”. Protesters In Dallas, Fort Worth Rally For Black Americans Killed By Police, George Floyd's Body Will Return To Houston, Mayor Says. The protests led Target to announce it was temporarily closing at least six of its Dallas stores, as well as two in Austin. “The hate here is steep and deep. "Dallas today is hurting," Johnson said in an emotional address. Carol Harrison-Lafayette, one of the protest organizers, said the law enforcement presence Saturday night was unnecessary. His stories have aired nationally on the BBC, NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and Here & Now, and APM’s Marketplace. Hundreds of protesters had also gathered in Dallas and Fort Worth Friday night in response to the deaths of Floyd, Atatiana Jefferson and Breonna Taylor, black Americans recently killed by police officers. Thousands of people gathered at Belo Garden Park in downtown Dallas on the ninth day of protests in the city against social injustice. Tells them to stay off the streets and not hit police vehicles. Because if not, I hate to be the one that said, ‘I warned you’ like John Brown," an abolitionist in the 19th century who believed in taking up arms to oppose slavery. But the mayor also called out the violence carried out by a small group of people "whose agendas had nothing to do with human rights or civil rights. A later post by the reporter shows the “critically injured” man being tended to by emergency medical workers. Protests underway in Dallas, Fort Worth following Breonna Taylor announcement Protests occurred in cities across the country, including in Dallas and … Trump holding roundtable in Dallas on 'disparities' as he seeks to regain political footing The trip comes as Trump has struggled politically amid protests against racism. Although police said the demonstration mostly remained “peaceful” at the beginning, there have since been tense moments between officers and protesters, along with reports of looting and destruction. "We will not bow to chaos or fear in this city.". Two white men, Gregory McMichael and his son Travis, have been charged with murder and aggravated assault. Lawlessness continued to reign supreme in Dallas on Saturday night, five days after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and riots. The mayor said he respects the protesters calling for justice for Floyd. Those are the things that need to be destroyed.”. Dallas mayor condemns those who vandalized, looted in downtown after George Floyd protest . By Saturday evening, a protest continued through downtown Dallas. Looters and vandals attacked storefronts, windows and police vehicles in downtown Dallas overnight following largely peaceful protests over the Minnesota police killing of … Chants of “No justice, no peace” and “F**k the police” in downtown Fort Worth tonight @keratx pic.twitter.com/rwukv975fk. Greg Abbott said in a statement. Shortly before 8 p.m., dozens of protesters made their way onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Several hundred demonstrators gathered, shouting “no justice; no peace” as police officers rode bikes nearby. The Associated Press and KERA's Miranda Suarez, Miguel Perez, Domini Davis and Eric Aasen contributed to this report, which has been updated. Steven Crowder takes to the streets of Dallas to survey the damage caused by recent riots and discuss the media misinformation over the past days. 7:30 PM: White House on lockdown: NEWS: White House is under lockdown orders from the U.S. Secret Service amid protests outside the gates over George Floyd, @MarioDParker reports. ", "We will not tolerate selfish lawlessness in the city of Dallas," Johnson said. “This is the same city that blew JFK’s cap off. At first, the conversations were somewhat calm, but several protesters walked onto the patio, and appeared to warn the customers what could happen if the entire group decided to take over the patio. "As we march tonight, if y'all want to get reckless, if y'all want to get loud, I'm with it. Protests took place in major cities across Texas on Saturday. 9:25 p.m.: Dallas-Fire Rescue confirms crews have responded to 25 calls for service that were associated with the protests in and around downtown Dallas. “It was murder. Both malls closed early Saturday, citing concerns for pubic safety and security. A man peers out of a broken window display in downtown Dallas on Saturday. Those arrested will be charged with inciting a riot. Abbott's proclamation states that the related threats and incidents of violence constitute "an imminent threat of disaster.". I fully support their calls for justice. — BREAKING RIOT UPDATES – BLAZE TV (@ElijahSchaffer) May 31, 2020. Saturday's events started peacefully, but police later used tear gas to disperse protesters in downtown, while other demonstrators briefly shut down highways and damaged businesses. A car caravan protest was expected at NorthPark Center and the Galleria, but the event did not attract many participants. “Those protests gave voice to the many people of color in this country who have long felt frustration … that I not only understand but that I share," Johnson said. DALLAS, Texas — About 700 protesters took to the streets of downtown Dallas on Saturday afternoon in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police. So what you think they won’t do to us?” said Olinka Green of Dallas. The Dallas incident was part of a series of protests and riots that escalated throughout the United States in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of 11 p.m., Dallas police had made 74 arrests, including 10 arrests involving people on freeways. A Dallas mob attacked a machete-wielding man in the Victory Park area late Saturday.. Witnesses say he tried to defend a shop with a large sword – and charged the rioters when the looters ran at him. After the rally, the crowd marched past the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Speakers used a megaphone to address the crowd. "This is extremely dangerous for protesters, motorists and officers," the police department said on Twitter. When President Donald Trump demanded Monday that governors get tougher in cracking down on violence among some demonstrations, he cited Dallas protesters badly beating a man this weekend. Jinohn Temple of Arlington said it’s been exhausting seeing incident after incident of police violence against black people. A machete-wielding man in Dallas was brutally beaten by rioters on Saturday night after police said he was allegedly trying to "protect his neighborhood from protesters." Dallas locations include Cityplace Market; Love Field (Marsh Lane); Medallion (Northwest Highway); North Dallas (Montfort Drive); Northeast Skillman and Preston Center. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Protests over police brutality resumed in the downtown area of Dallas Saturday afternoon. “They’re not needed," she said. “It’s not just about George Floyd,” said Jennifer Miller, co-chair of the Dallas Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/dKWlrprLQH, Fort Worth mayor: Pain is 'raw, real and deep'. I don’t care. Floyd, a Houston native, was killed in Minneapolis police custody. Sunday morning Gov. Thank you. NBCUniversal, Inc. Ahmaud Arbery was recently killed while he was jogging in Satilla Shores, Georgia. "As our nation mourns over injustice and the tragic death of George Floyd, Fort Worth is still healing from its own tragedy that took place only seven months ago," Price wrote. FOX 4 took the video to Henderson for his review, and he neither condoned nor condemned anyone's actions. In San Antonio, the Autonomous Brown Berets de San Antonio planned to hold a rally at Travis Park to demand justice for Floyd, who was from Houston. “What you’re seeing in the video is characteristic of what you’re seeing in society right now and that is whenever people feel like they’re not being heard, they’re going to become upset,” he explained. ‘We’re not playing tonight,’ authorities say as they begin to enforce 7 p.m. curfew in Dallas Dallas leaders implemented the curfew Sunday for downtown and surrounding areas. “You’ll actually hear me say, ‘I’m with you,’ and the girl just continues to repeat, ‘I don’t care. 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