7 Officers Hurt, 1 Person Arrested In Sacramento Protest Over Death Of George Floyd

From SACRAMENTO.CBSLOCAL.COM

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Police say seven officers were hurt in the Sacramento protests over the death of George Floyd.

Hundreds of activists gathered in south Sacramento Friday evening to protest the Minneapolis’ man death. Protesters marched from Oak Park to the Sacramento Police Station on Franklin Boulevard.

The protest remained mostly peaceful throughout the night.

However, Sacramento police say seven officers received minor injures after large items – like bricks and rocks – were thrown at them.

One person was arrested on suspicion of throwing those items at officers, police say. It’s unclear if the other agencies at the scene – which included California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office – made any other arrests.... (Read more)



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