“This declaration authorizes the commonwealth and its agencies to assist municipalities in their response to de-escalate violence and keep our communities safe." Pittsburgh Public Safety says heavy smoke can be seen from near PPG Paints Arena from the burning police vehicle.Crowd has splintered into several groups. Stores along Wood Street, including the CVS Pharmacy were smashed in and looted by crowds Saturday night. To those vandalizing Downtown. Not yet clear how many others have been injured. Protests through Pittsburgh in response to the death of George Floyd have turned violent and Pittsburgh Public Safety officials are urging people to avoid downtown. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our Wolf said. We will do everything we can to support peaceful protests.
... My friend who lives in USC said there’s a planned protest at the high school tomorrow. The declaration allocates $2 million in unused funds to help with expenses following the protests. Pls continue to avoid Downtown. At least three local journalists were attacked/injured by protesters. 29 votes, 112 comments. It is believed the protest is related to a video of two West Jefferson Hills students that appears to show them mocking the death of George Floyd.
Situation is escalating. They said at least three local journalists were also attacked and injured by protesters.Multiple officers have been injured, but numbers are not yet clear. You know, people from Pittsburgh, that’s not showing the people from Pittsburgh, what happened here,” he said.UPDATE: 43 adults and a juvenile were arrested during riots and looting last night.
That’s all I’ve heard. This follows repeated acts of violence, property damage and looting of businesses, which is ongoing. 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. 28. They are asking everyone to please continue to avoid the area.Pockets of rioters remain Downtown. Part of the crowd has moved onto the Veterans Bridge.
The T Mobile and Cricket stores on Fifth Avenue were broken into and a dumpster was set on fire. Curfew began at 8:30 p.m. Officers are making arrests.
One of the places with boarded-up windows is the Southland Shopping Plaza on Route 51. (4/4) One man, Bob Coen, was sweeping up the sidewalk Sunday morning. One of the places … You will be arrested. PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - A protest scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday downtown at Liberty Avenue and Wood Street is proceeding amid threats of violence against protesters online. We have seen these injustices happen in the Commonwealth, and this week, we were all shaken by the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota. Organizers say that the protesters will gather and will lay on the street with the message, “stop killing us.” Larger groups traveling on Ft. Duquesne Blvd. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety Officials, multiple officers have been injured. Avoid area, be safe.
Protesters in Pittsburgh demonstrate following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. 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. Has anybody heard of this? Curfew will also be in place tomorrow/Sunday night. JUST IN: Two journalists were injured around PPG Paints Arena, and officials confirmed police dispersed gas on protesters downtown. Everyone should speak out because no one should be at risk of harm because of oppression or racism.