If you find this reporting valuable, consider making a tax-deductible gift today. ‘We’re not playing tonight,’ authorities say as they begin to enforce 7 p.m. curfew in Dallas Dallas leaders implemented the curfew Sunday for downtown and surrounding areas. Sunday morning Gov. Abbott's proclamation states that the related threats and incidents of violence constitute "an imminent threat of disaster.". Other protests were planned for Saturday, and Hall vowed that police officers would be out in full force. Volunteers pick up bits of broken glass after a night of protests in Dallas. Chants of “No justice, no peace” and “F**k the police” in downtown Fort Worth tonight @keratx pic.twitter.com/rwukv975fk. @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/dKWlrprLQH, Fort Worth mayor: Pain is 'raw, real and deep'. Highland Park Village is also closed. FOX 4 took the video to Henderson for his review, and he neither condoned nor condemned anyone's actions. "As our nation mourns over injustice and the tragic death of George Floyd, Fort Worth is still healing from its own tragedy that took place only seven months ago," Price wrote. The crowd included people of all races and ages, many wearing facemasks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. They also demanded justice for Mike Ramos, a 42-year-old black and Hispanic man who was killed by an Austin police officer last month. Dallas police described Wednesday night’s protests as peaceful, but also said it was not contacted about the scene at Moxie’s. Lawlessness continued to reign supreme in Dallas on Saturday night, five days after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and riots. “Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for that,” he said. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, Protests held in North Texas after no officers charged for Breonna Taylor's death, Irving couple charged with murdering 8-year-old boy, violently abusing him, Video catches the moment street racer doing donuts takes out utility pole in North Dallas, Trackdown: Help find person of interest in murder of Christopher Thomas, IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week, 1 million North Texans still need to get vehicle registration renewed before waiver ends in April, 'It was torture' Police describe abuse boy endured before being rescued by Orlando server, Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks, American, United, Frontier Airlines ban firearms in checked bags on flights to DC ahead of inauguration, CES 2021: Transparents TVs and vertical gardens, U.S. attorneys warn 'Don’t mess with Texas' after threats of violence on Inauguration Day. “The hate here is steep and deep. “This is the same city that blew JFK’s cap off. The protests led Target to announce it was temporarily closing at least six of its Dallas stores, as well as two in Austin. Greg Abbott said in a statement. DALLAS, TX – A man was critically injured Saturday night in the Dallas riots when he tried to defend a shop. Witnesses say he tried to defend a shop with a large sword – and charged the rioters when the looters ran at him. DALLAS - … Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster after two evenings of protests that turned chaotic and violent throughout Texas. "The industrial prison complex, the injustices that are [taking] place upon citizens of this nation daily. Trump holding roundtable in Dallas on 'disparities' as he seeks to regain political footing The trip comes as Trump has struggled politically amid protests against racism. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in response to the demonstrations. A … “We’re just tired of seeing the same things over and over again and it not changing at all.”. One marched to Moxie’s, and demanded patrons say Breonna Taylor’s name, and he believed one customer laughed. “There’s no excuse,” she said. Because if not, I hate to be the one that said, ‘I warned you’ like John Brown," an abolitionist in the 19th century who believed in taking up arms to oppose slavery. I don’t care. Thank you. Initially, protesters took over the McKinney and Maple Avenue intersection. By Saturday evening, a protest continued through downtown Dallas. Olinka Green of Dallas spoke to the crowd in front of City Hall. News. A machete-wielding man in Dallas was brutally beaten by rioters on Saturday night after police said he was allegedly trying to "protect his neighborhood from protesters." A later post by the reporter shows the “critically injured” man being tended to by emergency medical workers. This post will be continuously updated. Jinohn Temple of Arlington said it’s been exhausting seeing incident after incident of police violence against black people. Carol Harrison-Lafayette, one of the protest organizers, said the law enforcement presence Saturday night was unnecessary. We should warn you – the video is incredibly graphic. ... this police department will not tolerate rogue vandalism, will not tolerate tearing up our city by individuals who are protesting. BREAKING: tonight’s Dallas riot was pre-plannedOrganizers were directing the crowd where to goThey had pallets of 100 bricks ready for riotersThey were yelling to the crowd “go left, there are 100 bricks on the corner over there”This wasn’t random chaosMore info to come — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) May 30, 2020. Hall said she understood the anger protestors felt over Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. 7:30 PM: White House on lockdown: NEWS: White House is under lockdown orders from the U.S. Secret Service amid protests outside the gates over George Floyd, @MarioDParker reports. He was quickly overwhelmed. This, after a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a … That is not how it ended. “As Texans exercise their 1st Amendment rights, it is imperative that order is maintained and private property is protected.”, On Saturday evening, Abbott activated the Texas National Guard, saying that "violence and looting will not be tolerated. DALLAS - Protesters marched in Uptown and Downtown Dallas Wednesday night, stopping traffic and blocking intersections over the Breonna Taylor case. Gov. Several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. Dozens of people started to clean up businesses that were vandalized Friday night and early Saturday morning on the first day of … Several hundred demonstrators gathered, shouting “no justice; no peace” as police officers rode bikes nearby. A car caravan protest was expected at NorthPark Center and the Galleria, but the event did not attract many participants. “Those protests gave voice to the many people of color in this country who have long felt frustration … that I not only understand but that I share," Johnson said. “I think that across the whole United States, everybody’s just tired. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Police Chief Renee Hall held a press conference Saturday afternoon to address the protests that took place Friday night. NBCUniversal, Inc. A customer began shouting back at the protesters, and then a protester threw a customer’s plate to the ground. Dallas … A Dallas mob attacked a machete-wielding man in the Victory Park area late Saturday.. Anderson says the city should take on reforms -- and that when the city settles an abuse of force lawsuit, damages should come out of the police union pension. I fully support their calls for justice. Speakers used a megaphone to address the crowd. "I felt like the police was an intimidation. ", Official Statement from the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price on the death of George Floyd pic.twitter.com/U995noKJ5v. So what you think they won’t do to us?” said Olinka Green of Dallas. So if we’re [going to] break this curse, and bring down these walls of hate, we got to start working on it right now. And it was intolerable.”, And she backed up the mayor's comments: "Last night, a peaceful protest began. Use code LWC to save $10Want more from Steven Crowder?To enjoy more of Steven's uncensored late-night comedy that's actually funny, join Mug Club — the only place for all of Crowder uncensored and on Broadnax announced Saturday that the curfew that limited protests and banned activity in central Dallas for several days has been lifted. Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall conducts a press conference at Dallas Police headquarters about DPD starting to use a curfew to combat the recent protests for the death of George Floyd, Sunday. I would say white people are tired, black people are tired, Hispanic people are tired, Asian people are tired,” she said. KERA News is made possible through the generosity of our members. Protests over the police killings of black Americans continued for a second day in Dallas. But several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. RELATED: Protests held in North Texas after no officers charged for Breonna Taylor's death. I don’t care,’ Embry explained. This is not our city,” he said. Artist Theo Ponchaveli works on a mural of George Floyd in Dallas on Friday. Those arrested will be charged with inciting a riot. Following an afternoon of mostly peaceful protests, nightfall saw a spree of vandalism and looting in downtown Dallas. More than 1,500 Texas Department of Public Safety officers were spread across the state to help police departments in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. Kevin Anderson of Plano said he agreed with calls by the Dallas mayor and police chief not to damage property during the protests. Of those, 27 were arrested on … Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price released a statement Saturday, recalling Jefferson's death. "We will not bow to chaos or fear in this city.". Protesters gathered in front of the Dallas Police Department headquarters on the 1400 block of Lamar St. Friday afternoon for what was initially … Protesters clash with customers at Uptown Dallas restaurant Several protesters took their frustrations out on a group of people who were eating outside at Moxie’s in Uptown. In San Antonio, the Autonomous Brown Berets de San Antonio planned to hold a rally at Travis Park to demand justice for Floyd, who was from Houston. Protesters In Dallas, Fort Worth Rally For Black Americans Killed By Police, George Floyd's Body Will Return To Houston, Mayor Says. Johnson tweeted again Friday night, saying, "The protesters in Dallas tonight have largely been peaceful and respectful. The day started with a rally outside City Hall. Tells them to stay off the streets and not hit police vehicles. Shortly before 8 p.m., dozens of protesters made their way onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway. “What you’re seeing in the video is characteristic of what you’re seeing in society right now and that is whenever people feel like they’re not being heard, they’re going to become upset,” he explained. Floyd, a Houston native, was killed in Minneapolis police custody. Looters and vandals attacked storefronts, windows and police vehicles in downtown Dallas overnight following largely peaceful protests over the Minnesota police killing of … DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Protests over police brutality resumed in the downtown area of Dallas Saturday afternoon. Several people damaged a Whole Foods grocery store on McKinney Avenue. Protests underway in Dallas, Fort Worth following Breonna Taylor announcement Protests occurred in cities across the country, including in Dallas and … In downtown Dallas, about 200 people marched through the city after gathering at City Hall. Dallas Police chief Hall spoke with a protestor. DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A few dozen protesters gathered outside Dallas Poilce Headquarters before the sun went down Wednesday night. Protests took place in Austin where protesters gathered outside police headquarters for a second day to protest racism and police violence after Floyd, an unarmed black man, died when a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck. "For those instances that don't gain notoriety, we know the pain for black and brown families is just as raw, real and deep.". ", "We will not tolerate selfish lawlessness in the city of Dallas," Johnson said. After the rally, the crowd marched past the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Thousands of people gathered at Belo Garden Park in downtown Dallas on the ninth day of protests in the city against social injustice. Demonstrators also walked onto Interstate 35, stopping traffic. I'm sorry. One protester Wednesday seemed to echo what Henderson said about them getting upset when they feel like they’re not being heard. 9:25 p.m.: Dallas-Fire Rescue confirms crews have responded to 25 calls for service that were associated with the protests in and around downtown Dallas. It got the crowd aggressive.". Steven Crowder takes to the streets of Dallas to survey the damage caused by recent riots and discuss the media misinformation over the past days. As of 11 p.m., Dallas police had made 74 arrests, including 10 arrests involving people on freeways. DALLAS, Texas — About 700 protesters took to the streets of downtown Dallas on Saturday afternoon in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police. “I’m Dallas born and raised, 35 years here. ", Malls, stores close in advance of protests. “The only destruction that needs to be taken place is the destruction of the systematic racism that is going on in this country," Anderson said. Dallas mayor condemns those who vandalized, looted in downtown after George Floyd protest . But the mayor also called out the violence carried out by a small group of people "whose agendas had nothing to do with human rights or civil rights. “Breaking a plate is probably a problem, but it’s nothing that a criminal charge will probably be filed about, and so really, in this situation, what needs to happen is everybody needs to find a way to sit down and have a healthy dialogue more so than having criminal charges,” civil rights attorney David Henderson said. Protests over the police killings of black Americans continued for a second day in Dallas. “So if you’re standing next to a white person, look at them and say ‘Get your white folks,’” she said. “It’s not just about George Floyd,” said Jennifer Miller, co-chair of the Dallas Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. Protests took place in major cities across Texas on Saturday. At one point, the Dallas Police Department said it deployed tear gas to "disperse unruly protesters." “It was murder. Tonight, at a restaurant in Downtown Dallas, BLM protesters (most of whom were white) came and disrupted an otherwise peaceful evening and escalated it … Two separate protests formed in Dallas on Wednesday evening, hours after the grand jury’s decision. Dallas protests continue just outside curfew zone, end with mass arrests on bridge The mayor says he has concerns about the way police handled marchers who were detained on … “It’s about every single victim of police brutality and vigilantes, like the vigilantes down in Georgia who killed Ahmaud.”. By Fox4, May 30, 2020. Dallas locations include Cityplace Market; Love Field (Marsh Lane); Medallion (Northwest Highway); North Dallas (Montfort Drive); Northeast Skillman and Preston Center. Protests in Dallas, Fort Worth seek justice for black Americans killed by police Demonstrators planned to take a knee, march in honor of George … Bret Jaspers is politics reporter for KERA. — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 29, 2020 The White House is under lockdown orders from the U.S. Secret Service due to protests outside the gates over George Floyd. — BREAKING RIOT UPDATES – BLAZE TV (@ElijahSchaffer) May 31, 2020. Those are the things that need to be destroyed.”. 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