JUST IN: Two journalists were injured around PPG Paints Arena, and officials confirmed police dispersed gas on protesters downtown. Heavy smoke near arena from burning police vehicle.
No confirmed injuries at this time.
The declaration allocates $2 million in unused funds to help with expenses following the protests. We have seen these injustices happen in the Commonwealth, and this week, we were all shaken by the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. “We believe a lot of these individuals who are creating trouble are not from the city,” added Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich. At least three local journalists were attacked/injured by protesters. Earlier today, Wolf announced that the Commonwealth Response Coordination Center, which is already activated at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the state’s COVID-19 response, has added extra staff to maintain situational awareness for the protests.Police are not letting people into the city.
Inbound Liberty Bridge, West End Bridge and Hot Metal Bridge are blocked off. Officials said the “situation is dangerous,” to avoid the area if possible and be safe.Vets Bridge is at standstill I’m both directions. Situation remains volatile. Dozens of people gathered along street corners in Sewickley early Saturday afternoon, chanting “no justice, no peace” and holding signs reading “black lives matter.” A flyer for the event indicates it was organized in response to the death of George Floyd after a former Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck while he was being taken into custody. This follows repeated acts of violence, property damage and looting of businesses, which is ongoing. To those vandalizing Downtown. The Zone 2 police substation had windows smashed and was boarded up overnight. Glass business front smashed on Smithfield Street A statue and wall outside of PPG Paints Arena has been vandalized by protesters.Vets Bridge still at standstill, another group of protesters crossed 7th Street Bridge into North Side and then crossed back over towards Downtown on 6th Street Bridge. A large crowd has gathered here on liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh protesting George Floyd’s death Protesters are holding signs calling for justice in the death of George Floyd.
Public Safety officials said pockets of rioters remain Downtown and larger groups are traveling on Ft. Duquesne Boulevard.
You have turned their peaceful march for justice into your self-centered, violent act of attention.
We will provide further updates when available. Curfew will also be in place tomorrow/Sunday night. They said final numbers will be available tomorrow.Three local journalists were injured when protesters attacked them, but none were seriously injured.
"Police are walking down Centre Avenue in riot gear Officers have dispersed gas. Everyone should speak out because no one should be at risk of harm because of oppression or racism.
Share news, events, and thoughts with/about the Pittsburgh community.Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. A few protesters have also been seen chasing officers of Pittsburgh’s mounted police unit.Several thousand protesters have gathered now outside of the Allegheny county courthouse this crowd stretches from Grant Street to Smithfield Pittsburgh Public Safety said in a tweet to expect several and lengthy road closures.Crowd is now stationary on Grant Street in front of the Allegheny County Courthouse. If you are Downtown, leave the area. UPDATE: All four officers who were transported with injuries have been released from local hospitals. We understand that emotions are running high. Forty-five adults and one juvenile were arrested Saturday after violence overtook peaceful protests in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Residents please stay home. Is there any information on where and when protests will be taking place? There was nothing beyond that...but I received the schedule from my employer on Tuesday so it's old news.None of the protests have been near Bloomfield or Lawrenceville where children’s is. We have declared an unlawful assembly Downtown. We will get through this together. The declaration authorizes the Adjutant General of the PA National Guard and the Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner to activate personnel and use resources as necessary to alleviate the danger to public health and safety caused by this emergency. Protesters moving onto art. Please continue to avoid area. Avoid area, be safe.
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