Two NYPD vehicles appeared to hit protesters Saturday night, according to multiple videos.
Continue reading May 31 coverage of George Floyd's death and the nationwide protestsClashes between police and protesters continued to erupt across the country Saturday as thousands descended on the streets, pleading for justice in the wake ofCurfews have been put in place in many cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Rochester and Miami Dade County.
In Philadelphia, police cars and a Starbucks were set on fire, as protesters tried to topple a statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo. Colorado, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin have all activated their state national guards to maintain order, assist police, and stop violence, governors and state officials say.
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