Protest at Brockton police station escalates
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Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan listened to protest attendees during his Wednesday morning press conference:
A Brockton Dunkin’ was vandalized and a fire was set inside (in the Enterprise Facebook Live below, you can see the small fire extinguish after about 2 minutes — the fire starts around the 2:40 mark):
Brockton: N Montello, Dunkin Donuts vandalized and then flammable object thrown into the building #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/aRTDbVCZha
— Mark Parkinson (@MParkBoston25) June 3, 2020
Rioters set fire to a Dunkin storefront in Brockton as tensions escalated between protesters and police late on Tuesday night.
Our crews on scene witnessed tear gas, pepper spray being used as protesters threw rocks and bottles. pic.twitter.com/9zxEgI3rcw
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) June 3, 2020
More reports from the city:
National Guard troops on Main St. #Brockton #GeorgeFloydProtests pic.twitter.com/pQ2JchgaPU
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 3, 2020
A resident of Brockton has now come out to pick up trash from the street. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/ptlrccBevw
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KatSotnik) June 3, 2020
Amid some ruckus tonight in Brockton, there were uplifting moments. Like when this woman shook the hand of state troopers. Just before a group of guys fist bumped them. #7News pic.twitter.com/QxRJxNK80e
— Eric Kane (@EricKaneTV) June 3, 2020
“What is happening now including blocking of traffic does not honor the memory of George Floyd and others nor does it support the spirit of this event. Those who truly are from Brockton and love it, would not disrespect our City or allow others to do so either.” 2/2
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 3, 2020
window SMASHED at Brockton District Courthouse . Starting to hear glass breaking around downtown #GeorgeFloydProtest pic.twitter.com/d1UPllAFH3
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 3, 2020
Police continue to battle with people throwing rocks #brockton #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/5du3pWULJe
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 3, 2020
The Enterprise was live again on Facebook:
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The Enterprise went live from Brockton on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseBrockton/videos/567846920788445/?v=567846920788445
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More fireworks are being directed at police:
This has been a WILD night in downtown Brockton . Just got battery again. Some people shooting fireworks at police, who have been launching tear gas and pepper stray and other non lethal means to push the crowd back #GeorgeFloyd @astonephoto_ENT pic.twitter.com/4GiTnXxp6q
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 3, 2020
The situation at the Brockton police station reportedly dissipated after police deployed more tear gas and ‘moved in’:
Police on the move.. breaking up protesters in #Brockton #WBZ Live coverage right now on CBSN Boston and WBZ-TV https://t.co/IPQI6WpZBP pic.twitter.com/YrhS6lnCQ5
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) June 3, 2020
After hours of the crowd in Brockton throwing rocks, glass bottles and large fireworks at the police—and the police throwing tear gas to clear the crowd—we have what appears to be an end to the situation, for now at least. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/f4Fdsb6GEP
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KatSotnik) June 3, 2020
This is how the night ended in Brockton. Police and @MANationalGuard moved in with tear gas. We all ran for safety. My photographer @chetanrakieten & and I are doing ok. We will have a live report at 10/11p from Brockton. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/QQWoV4lmdX
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 3, 2020
Update from @MassStatePolice on situation in #Brockton pic.twitter.com/1cifbyR23o
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) June 3, 2020
More reports of authorities deploying tear gas, as well as reports of protesters throwing objects at law enforcement and breaking windows nearby:
Much tear gas has been deployed in Brockton after protestors started hurling objects at the police line including large fireworks and glass bottles. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/MFotb6VTb0
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KatSotnik) June 3, 2020
Brockton police have moved up past the barricade they had set up. Numerous water bottles and fireworks being thrown at officers. Flash bags and tear gas being deployed. Police pushing up toward Centre and Commercial streets. State police moving barricade up.
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 3, 2020
Things clearly escalating in Brockton. Bottles and objects being thrown at police. A report of fireworks thrown toward an officer. The protesters had mostly backed off from the barricade after tear gas was deployed, but they’re moving back up. Still a large crowd.
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 3, 2020
Protestors are now breaking windows of a business next to the police station. pic.twitter.com/LekEQ2iP1L
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 3, 2020
People are now starting to throw things at officers in Brockton. pic.twitter.com/XnMeRlovKr
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 3, 2020
WCVB is reporting that a firework was thrown at authorities at the police station, and law enforcement has fired projectiles and tear gas at protesters:
Video from @BienickWCVB shows what appears to be a firework being thrown at police and @TheNationsFirst members outside police station. #BrocktonProtest pic.twitter.com/jktJekCv3T
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) June 3, 2020
#BREAKING: @BienickWCVB reports projectiles and tear gas has been fired into the crowd of protesters outside #Brockton police station. #BrocktonProtest pic.twitter.com/FOLifOpQPF
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) June 3, 2020
#BREAKING: What appears to be a firework was just tossed at @BrocktonPolice as the situation become volatile. @BienickWCVB reports police are shooting projectiles at the crowd. #BrocktonProtest pic.twitter.com/fAvfZUty4C
— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) June 3, 2020
The National Guard is reportedly on scene:
National Guard walking up to the Brockton Police station. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/ogxw19jE74
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KatSotnik) June 3, 2020
The National Guard arriving in Brockton #wcvb pic.twitter.com/roHzJGVk4l
— Matthew Gregoire (@BreakngNewsPhtg) June 3, 2020
The Massachusetts National Guard has arrived at the Brockton police station to provide back up as hundreds of protesters gather outside the station. Things are still peaceful at this time.
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 3, 2020
The apparent escalation follows peaceful protests earlier Tuesday in the city:
The protest downtown has been a lot more adversarial to police than one at west middle. Lots of shouting of “F 12” and “F the police.” Still peaceful despite huge police presence. #brockton #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/bnZ5kmlA0p
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 3, 2020
Current situation in Brockton where protestors are gathered at the police station. @NBC10Boston @NECN pic.twitter.com/TQ90NdCUli
— Kathryn Sotnik (@KatSotnik) June 3, 2020
So downtown it’s been a somewhat tense but peaceful protest thus far in downtown Brockton outside the police station #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/W5bHd7osu3
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
— David Bienick (@BienickWCVB) June 2, 2020
Things are clearly heating up in Brockton. The original peace rally was supposed to be nothing but peaceful and remain at West Middle School, with no march, according to the organizers. Some protesters had other ideas and split off.
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 2, 2020
Brockton police officers are standing guard, as hundreds of protesters marched to the police Dept. People are standing on top of cars, making sure their voices are heard. #BlackLivesMattter pic.twitter.com/RFGg8AudEQ
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
Large group of protesters are marching to the Brockton Police Dept. pic.twitter.com/oouIiOozWm
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
People marching to police station now #GeorgeFloyd #brockton pic.twitter.com/8rhxlNihxy
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
Crowd at city hall is marching again. Police surrounding the place pic.twitter.com/tdoN8oz9Qc
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
It’s important to note Brockton already has a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. citywide curfew not protest-related, but because of COVID-19. The city has the second highest coronavirus infection rate in Massachusetts, with over 4,000 cases and 239 deaths. https://t.co/3EZ7edvx59
— Cody Shepard (@cshepard_ENT) June 2, 2020
Brockton protest on #GeorgeFloyd death forms outside City Hall pic.twitter.com/8A5kZensB4
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
Back at West Middle School rally still going strong. #brockton #GeorgeFloyd …. I’ll have to get downtown and check the situation there too pic.twitter.com/MLR8j88dCY
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
A few images so far from tonight’s peaceful rally in Brockton at the West Middle School. A few have broken off and are marching but there is still a lot of positive energy here. @Enterprise_Marc @NancyWCVB pic.twitter.com/8ik7AH2MxB
— alyssa stone (@astonephoto) June 2, 2020
Do a big chunk of the protest at West Middle School is marching downtown toward the Brockton Police station , marchers say pic.twitter.com/AahAyUkO1p
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
Several hundred people are in front of West Middle School in #Brockton for a George Floyd peace rally. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/3OEHkbQJRQ
— David Bienick (@BienickWCVB) June 2, 2020
They are 9, and 7 year old siblings who live in Brockton. They’re out here and want their voices heard. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/f9WPcjD7mO
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
The march in Brockton was cancelled, despite that dozens are now marching. Other protestors “don’t leave.” @BrocktonPolice : “We want this to be a peaceful protest in honor of #GeorgeFloyd.” @boston25 pic.twitter.com/rnFbhUmlN8
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
“Keeping it peaceful” are the words being repeated at the Brockton protest. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/zIvDxjCmJV
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
Protesters in Brockton taking a knee in honor of #GeorgeFloyd. We are at West Junior High School. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/frbhh3g5l9
— Malini Basu (@MaliniBasu_) June 2, 2020
— David Bienick (@BienickWCVB) June 2, 2020
— David Bienick (@BienickWCVB) June 2, 2020
Cindy is a nurse from Bridgewater. She’s one of the first protesters here for #GeorgeFloyd protest in Brockton here at West Middle School starting at 5 pm pic.twitter.com/x8e2StTCmT
— Marc Larocque (@LaRockObama) June 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/Enterprise_Marc/status/1267906786423648257
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