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A group of people entered the CHAZ perimeter Saturday carrying large American flags. A melee broke out and some protesters occupying the zone tried to rip the flags from their hands. It was not clear what group those carrying the flags were affiliated with, but some in the crowd accused them of being members of the Proud Boys.
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Is it CHAZ or CHOP? In the six blocks seized by Seattle protesters, there was plenty of confusion this weekend as some seek to change the name of the self-proclaimed Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone to Capitol Hill Organized (or Occupied) Protest. “This is not an autonomous zone. We are not trying to secede from the United States,” one protester, Maurice Cola, said Saturday afternoon in a video interview circulating on Twitter. Some sidewalks showed chalk lettering featuring the new CHOP branding.
Seattle police have asked the public for help identifying an arson suspect seen on video early Friday morning pouring liquid onto the exterior of the abandoned East Police Precinct before setting it on fire. On Friday, June 12th, just before 3:00 AM, a man wearing a bright green or yellow sweatshirt, black pants and white tennis shoes and carrying a red container was observed walking up to the east side of the building. It appeared that the suspect poured liquid from the can along the exterior wall of the building and then walked away to the south. A few minutes later the same individual returned, lit something in his hand and dropped it, igniting the wall and the sidewalk. The suspect walked away and people nearby rushed to put out the flames before it spread to the rest of the building or the nearby tents. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes tip line at (206) 233-5000.
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First black police officer in Indiana town speaks out on racial unrest
An Atlanta SWAT officer draws his weapon during a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, June 13, 2020. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage
Two protesters speak with a Georgia State Patrol officer after taking over and blocking a freeway during a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, June 13, 2020. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage
⚠️ #WANTED! Atlanta police on Sunday were seeking a suspect who set a Wendy’s on fire amid unrest over the deadly police shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks on Friday night, as officials raced to prevent any further violence from erupting in their city. A photo from the Atlanta Police Department showed the arson suspect wearing all black, with the person’s face largely covered. Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta was offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the arson suspect. The Saturday-night fire capped off a day of protests outside the restaurant where Brooks was killed. Police said they arrested at least 36 people during Saturday night’s protests. A group of protesters started forming around the Atlanta Police Department Headquarters Sunday afternoon chanting “police the police”.