Peaceful protest in downtown Coeur d'Alene

Protesters gathered in downtown Coeur d'Alene, Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Armed citizens showed up to support the protesters. They said they were there to protect downtown Coeur d'Alene businesses and prevent what happened in Spokane.

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UPDATED: Tue., June 2, 2020

Frances Smith, far right, of Spirit Lake shouts during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d'Alene, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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“I’m here to protect their right to free speech,” said armed citizen Dan Carson, left, of Post Falls. “I just don’t want these businesses damaged,” he added as he shakes the hand of protester Joseph Riley Pleasant of Coeur d’Alene during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d’Alene, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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"We are not counter-protesters, we're just going to make sure Coeur d'Alene is safe" says Conrad Nelsen of Coeur d'Alene as he holds the flag while standing next to armed citizen Dan Carson, left, during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d'Alene, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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Savannah Barnhart, center, shouts during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d'Alene, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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"This is our town and it's not going to happen here," says armed citizen Dan Carson of Post Falls about looting during a protest about the killing of George Floyd in Coeur d'Alene, on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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