Peaceful protest turns violent in downtown Spokane
Police lobbed tear gas at protesters as a rogue group smashed windows of the Nike store Sunday evening in downtown Spokane. A small group had broken into the store. But other protesters linked arms to try and prevent more looting. When police arrived at the chaotic scene, they used tear gas to clear the area. As people retreated, police fired more tear gas, including cannisters into Riverfront Park where crowds were gathering. Meanwhile, police set up barricades on Stevens and Washington streets. There were reports of more tear gas used on Stevens.
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Hundreds of protesters were forced out of the downtown core by riot police using non-lethal projectiles and tear gas Sunday evening.
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Hundreds of protesters were forced out of the downtown core by riot police using non-lethal projectiles and tear gas Sunday evening.
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
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Protesters taunt the police in downtown Spokane, Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
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The Nike store in downtown Spokane was briefly looted before police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review
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Police officers hold the line trying to prevent more damage after people started looting the Nike Store in downtown, Spokane, May 31, 2020.
Colin Mulvany The Spokesman-Review
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Police officers hold the line trying to prevent more damage after people started looting the Nike Store in downtown, Spokane, May 31, 2020.
Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
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Protesters taunt the police in downtown Spokane, Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
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Police officers hold the line trying to prevent more damage after people started looting the Nike Store in downtown, Spokane, May 31, 2020.
Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review