KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent Saturday night in Kansas City.
11:40 p.m. | Streets around the Plaza are mostly clear as police crews continue to monitor areas around Mill Creek Park.
11:03 p.m. | Protesters and media are being asked to move south on Main Street.
KCPD just told all of us to move south on Main otherwise we would be subject to arrest for unlawful assembly. We can’t move east towards our station because of a crime scene @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/dkE7PCzG53
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
10:25 p.m. | KCFD responded to the plaza to put out the fire set to a 41 Action News car.
10:17 p.m. | Mayor Quinton Lucas gave an update as the unrest on the Plaza and in Midtown advanced deeper into the night.
Lucas said "“there’s no reason to resort to violence."
10:15 p.m. | A 41 Action News car has been vandalized and set on fire.
Our @41actionnews car is on fire. pic.twitter.com/dC6wRsiUqR
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) June 1, 2020
10:03 p.m. | Our live coverage continues on-air, online and on Facebook:
9:53 p.m. | One of the largest group of remaining protesters is standing their ground on Main Street and 46th Street
9:48 pm on the Plaza @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/WnRd2sWwjU
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
9:34 p.m. | Rocks and bricks are being thrown at 41 Action News crews who are covering tonight's protests.
Protestors are now throwing ROCKS and BRICKS at my news team and several other stations. We are moving inside until things calm down and it’s safe for us to step out and show you what’s going on. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/iDVnU76R8V
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
Glass behind the American Century Building also has been broken.
Glass broken behind American Century building pic.twitter.com/sSJH1sa07B
— Tyler Navas 📹📸 (@navasphoto) June 1, 2020
9:05 p.m. | A third round of tear gas has been deployed as more officers in riot gear make their way to J.C. Nichols Parkway.
Gas deployed for the third time tonight. More police in riot gear arriving along JC Nichols @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/iBewPN8GNL
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) June 1, 2020
9 p.m. | Some protesters were hit with a second round of tear gas.
Protestors running after being hit with a second round of tear gas @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/DE0m8051J3
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) June 1, 2020
A crowd on Main Street is moving north.
A look at Main Street. Crowd moving north. pic.twitter.com/doNJi9zmJW
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) June 1, 2020
8:56 p.m. | Protesters continue to walk along Main Street.
we have moved to a building on Main Street. Here’s a bird eyes view of what’s going on @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/L2yBmXZFa0
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
8:45 p.m. | The Plaza is blanketed in smoke.
The plaza right now blanketed in smoke @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/E4mTp1OE3z
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
8:35 p.m. | Officers are now telling protesters that at their assembly is unlawful. KCPD said that crowds must disperse.
“Disperse now, or you will be arrested.”
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) June 1, 2020
Police telling protesters this is an unlawful assemble and to disperse. pic.twitter.com/9lmP8LFgP5
Due to the items being thrown at officers, the protest has been declared an unlawful assembly. Everyone must leave.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) June 1, 2020
8:33 p.m. | Gas has been dispersed at the Country Club Plaza.
Gas deployment at the plaza @41actionnews #kcprotests pic.twitter.com/DeGkOAR7M6
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) June 1, 2020
8:27 p.m. | Bottles are now being thrown at officers.
Bottles are now being thrown at officers at 47th and Main.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) June 1, 2020
Some bottles thrown at Cleaver and Main. Officers getting ready @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/OJ6X48WmGx
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) June 1, 2020
8:12 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police said they will not "take enforcement action" unless peaceful protesting is disrupted.
We made these changes because we listened to you. We heard your concerns about last night, so we made changes to accommodate peaceful marching. The curfew is in effect. We encourage everyone to go home, but we will not take enforcement action unless the peace is disrupted. https://t.co/f79IQfxyl7
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) June 1, 2020
8:10 p.m. | Some protesters have milk on hand as the 8 p.m. curfew goes into effect.
KC curfew is now in effect.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) June 1, 2020
Protestors have Milk on hand.
It appears the second part of Sunday night is beginning. #kcprotests @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/Kar7XBcHTv
Though protesters are sticking to sidewalks, a water bottle has been thrown at law enforcement.
We just saw the first water bottle thrown toward police #kansascityprotests
— Cat Reid (@catreidtv) June 1, 2020
Overall, the scene has remained calm.
Minutes into curfew, very calm scene. @41actionnews #kcprotest pic.twitter.com/oGeG7mQo7B
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) June 1, 2020
Eerily calm scene here at 46th Terrace and J. C. Nichols Parkway. Police have not moved however there’s not a lot of protesters here. @41actionnews #KCprotest pic.twitter.com/FUuwg5ptdL
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) June 1, 2020
8 p.m. | The 8 p.m. curfew for parks and entertainment districts is now in effect, though hundreds of protesters remain.
7:27 p.m. | Officers have started to put on gas masks.
KCPD Officers who do not have their gas masks on are starting to put them on. This initially caused protestors to start running East on Cleaver II. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/gIE4fJsA4j
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
7:22 p.m. | Some protesters on Emanual Cleaver II Boulevard are encouraging the crowd to return to the J.C. Nichols fountain.
Some protestors are encouraging the group to keep moving north on Main Street back towards the fountain @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/0lRhfKQpvr
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
This is the scene at the intersection of Volker Boulevard and Brookside Boulevard on Emanuel Cleaver II @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/TQHa66ni0o
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) June 1, 2020
7:20 p.m. | Protest organizers offered masks to those in attendance at today's events, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department.
Pleased to see so many people wearing masks at Sunday’s protest on the Plaza. Organizers offered masks and water for those attending & marching. We’re urging everyone to be #COVID19-aware & peaceful as you work to end racial injustice. #protests2020 pic.twitter.com/ckhWI4iGSw
— KCMO Health Dept (@KCMOHealthDept) June 1, 2020
Officers are asking protesters not to move west on Ward Parkway.
Protestors moving west on Ward Pkwy and JC Nichols @kcpolice asking them to stop @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/2cwTFkjRoa
— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez) June 1, 2020
7:11 p.m. | Some protesters also kneeled at the intersection of 47th and Cleaver, while others had one-on-one conversations with officers.
Protestors kneel in intersection at 47th & Cleaver. Yelling no justice, no peace. Police on speakerphone: “This is an unlawful assembly. Clear the intersection, or you may be arrested.” @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/QDUj3GVI4s
— Kathleen Choal (@KathleenChoal) May 31, 2020
Protestors are having lots of one-on-one conversations with @kcpolice officers apart from the large group. pic.twitter.com/c5uVfW1HR1
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) June 1, 2020
7:10 p.m. | The march has now made its way to Oak Street, passing by the 41 Action News station.
The woman in the gray shirt walked the police line, handing flowers to officers. pic.twitter.com/kmxZ63nSeV
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) June 1, 2020
7:08 p.m. | A woman walked the police line to give officers flowers.
The woman in the gray shirt walked the police line, handing flowers to officers. pic.twitter.com/kmxZ63nSeV
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) June 1, 2020
6:56 p.m. | A group of protesters has now arrived at Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.
Those walking south on Main Street have arrived to Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard. It’s impossible to show just how large the crowd is. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/0gPRSdyxHV
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) May 31, 2020
A large group marched south on Main Street, now headed East on Cleaver II. pic.twitter.com/DJNBHQ9aDV
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) May 31, 2020
6:52 p.m. | Officers are diverting traffic toward the KC Art Institute.
Police block street, diverting traffic toward KC Art Institute (Warwick) #KCprotest @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/eb0s3LxW0j
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
6:45 p.m. | Officers have directed protesters to move south as they approach the Plaza-area Quik Trip.
Protestors directed south by police on Main Street approaching plaza-area quik trip @41actionnews #KCprotest pic.twitter.com/ymSrERWLSK
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
6:40 p.m. | The National World War I Museum will close its exterior grounds at 8 p.m. as part of the curfew that was instituted earlier today.
As we are a public park, the Mayor's 8 p.m. curfew tonight will include our exterior grounds. Please stay safe.
— National WWI Museum (@TheWWImuseum) May 31, 2020
RideKC also tweeted that it will suspend services at 8 p.m.
RideKC service will be suspended at 8 PM tonight due to the curfew in @KCMO. On Monday, June 1, transit service will begin at its regularly scheduled time. https://t.co/P1AMgeQtKc https://t.co/89HBB6YsQk
— RideKC (@RideKCTransit) May 31, 2020
Additionally, police have started to set up at the Quik Trip on Main Street.
Police setting up at quik trip on Main Street #KCprotest @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/zavsZLMD8p
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
6:38 p.m. | Another group of protesters has gathered on Broadway Boulevard as KCPD has shut down streets in the Midtown, Plaza and Westport area.
Happening now: protesters on Broadway heading south, it’s a large group. Police blocking off the street. @41actionnews #GeorgeFloyd #kcprotests pic.twitter.com/n5fmsDCxDu
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
Protestors marching down broadway, south.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
They were turned around from getting on the highway earlier from southwest traffickway #kcprotests @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/oYWBCqF6qG
6:35 p.m. | Some protesters have made their way to the Power & Light District.
Several protesters are now in the Power & Light District, downtown Kansas City. @41actionnews
— Gabriella Pagán (@GabbyPaganTV) May 31, 2020
In #KCMO this is day 3 of protesting the death of George Floyd At the hands of police in Minneapolis. Day 6 for the nation. pic.twitter.com/EVb5ZjuFGE
Small group of protestors walking down 14th Street in the Power and Light District. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/7QPskTqkzV
— Dan Cohen (@DanCohenTV) May 31, 2020
6:30 p.m. | Protesters tried to block Interstate 35 near West Penway Street.
Protesters trying to block I-35 near Pennway @kcpolice from Plaza heading for backup @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/0ByY13mCGH
— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez) May 31, 2020
As of a 6 p.m. press briefing, KCPD has not deployed any gas canisters, but three people had been arrested.
As of 6pm, @kcpolice have arrested three individuals during #GeorgeFloydprotest in #KansasCity @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/gQizjHfzHm
— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez) May 31, 2020
Additionally, a splinter group of protesters has headed north.
Law enforcement running code 3 north on Main Street away from plaza. Splinter group of protesters headed north. pic.twitter.com/jDiJyEgaxy
— Kathleen Choal (@KathleenChoal) May 31, 2020
5:36 p.m. | Protesters near Chuy's take a knee.
Many of the protestors have taken a knee across the way from Chuy’s @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/amMzHlUADd
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) May 31, 2020
5:28 p.m. | Protesters continue making their way south on Main Street, now chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," as others remain on the Plaza.
Protestors peacefully walking south on Main St. with chants of “Black Lives Matter” and “George Floyd” #KansasCityprotest pic.twitter.com/en34QXnLzn
— Kathleen Choal (@KathleenChoal) May 31, 2020
Protests continue on the Plaza. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/z9CFVVguIz
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladd0) May 31, 2020
Aid stations also have been set up near 46th and Main streets.
There’s an aid station with water, milk, and snacks set up in the back of the park near 46th and Main. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/rufvjni6cY
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) May 31, 2020
4:42 p.m. | Protesters are making their way south on Main Street.
Protestors are coming south on Main Street in KC, chanting, “Join us! Black lives matter! Say his name! George Floyd.” pic.twitter.com/21vsi3DefC
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) May 31, 2020
Protestors peacefully walking south on Main St. with chants of “Black Lives Matter” and “George Floyd” #KansasCityprotest pic.twitter.com/en34QXnLzn
— Kathleen Choal (@KathleenChoal) May 31, 2020
4:33 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke with protesters.
4:33 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke with protesters.
Right now @QuintonLucasKC is speaking in solidarity with the demonstrators.
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) May 31, 2020
(part 1 of 2) pic.twitter.com/LPQUE1DXzH
He also took a knee protesters as well.
He also took a knee protesters as well.
.@QuintonLucasKC kneels with protesters. pic.twitter.com/vmHkJ7jy2v
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) May 31, 2020
4:28 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police have shared boundaries of the curfew areas. Curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m.
4:28 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police have shared boundaries of the curfew areas. Curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m.
These are the specific boundaries of the curfew areas: pic.twitter.com/T56tzaJ3BY
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) May 31, 2020
4:15 p.m. | Jackson County sheriff's deputies are on the Country Club Plaza assisting KCPD.
4:15 p.m. | Jackson County sheriff's deputies are on the Country Club Plaza assisting KCPD.
Proud of our @JCSheriffOffice deputies. They’re currently assisting @kcpolice and other agencies on the Plaza. Praying for peace and safety for all. @kcmo @JacksonCountyMO pic.twitter.com/lTMf6Li6SW
— Darryl Forte' (@sheriffforte) May 31, 2020
Police also have blocked off roads at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway.
Police also have blocked off roads at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway.
This is the scene at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway. Police blocking off roads into the Plaza, protest size still well into the thousands. @41actionnews #kcprotests pic.twitter.com/3dMwVATQpz
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
4:07 p.m. | Some officers were seen shaking hands with protesters.
4:07 p.m. | Some officers were seen shaking hands with protesters.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE HERE... a group of these officers you see here were shaking hands and talking with protesters. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/EMK40Ntu2t
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
3:58 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police learned that bricks and rocks have been hidden in areas around Westport and the Country Club Plaza.
3:58 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police learned that bricks and rocks have been hidden in areas around Westport and the Country Club Plaza.
We have learned of & discovered stashes of bricks and rocks in & around the Plaza and Westport to be used during a riot. If you see anything like this, you can text 911 and let us know so we can remove them. This keeps everyone safe and allows your voice to continue to be heard.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) May 31, 2020
3:49 p.m. | Protesters are heading north on J.C. Nichols Parkway.
3:49 p.m. | Protesters are heading north on J.C. Nichols Parkway.
Now protesters are heading north on J.C.Nichols Parkway. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/nQAYJEmW6s
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
@41actionnews people marching north on JC Nichols/Broadway following rally.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
The walk seemingly easing some tensions which came to a head after the two men were arrested and police with masks came out pic.twitter.com/11b0yQ5qq6
Meanwhile, near J.C. Nichols and 47th Street, businesses are being boarded as protesters and police remain in the area.
Meanwhile, near J.C. Nichols and 47th Street, businesses are being boarded as protesters and police remain in the area.
Right now, protestors line the street with police standing on the other side of JC Nichols near 47th St. Nearby boards going up on restaurant windows and a volunteer tries to clean spray paint off a building. @41actionnews #KansasCityprotest pic.twitter.com/UYqgTabDQJ
— Kathleen Choal (@KathleenChoal) May 31, 2020
3:43 p.m. | KCPD Cpt. Dave Jackson said that anyone who is in an entertainment district or city park after 8 p.m. is "subject to arrest."
3:43 p.m. | KCPD Cpt. Dave Jackson said that anyone who is in an entertainment district or city park after 8 p.m. is "subject to arrest."
"We have said from the beginning we want them to be in the park, exercise their First Amendment rights," Jackson said during a 3 p.m. press conference, "and that's what we expect them to do. We expect positive. We're starting the day as a new day and we want it to be a positive day."
"We have said from the beginning we want them to be in the park, exercise their First Amendment rights," Jackson said during a 3 p.m. press conference, "and that's what we expect them to do. We expect positive. We're starting the day as a new day and we want it to be a positive day."
He also said that the National Guard, Missouri State Highway Patrol and mutual aid agreements have been initiated.
He also said that the National Guard, Missouri State Highway Patrol and mutual aid agreements have been initiated.
A spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Municipal Court said that roughly 22 citations involving 19 people have been filed. Those citations were issued between 1 and 5 a.m. Sunday near the Country Club Plaza. Charges include failure to comply with police, disorderly conduct and obstruction.
A spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Municipal Court said that roughly 22 citations involving 19 people have been filed. Those citations were issued between 1 and 5 a.m. Sunday near the Country Club Plaza. Charges include failure to comply with police, disorderly conduct and obstruction.
3:38 p.m. | Protesters chant, "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace."
3:38 p.m. | Protesters chant, "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace."
A Sunday’s afternoon on JC Nichols Parkway and 47th in Kansas City.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
The chants of black lives matter and no justice, no peace echoing over the sound of police helicopters.#protests2020 @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/AkbMTn55RE
Protesters also walked a man who yelled, "All lives matter," toward police.
Protesters also walked a man who yelled, "All lives matter," toward police.
Crowd erupts after the armed man in the green shirt yelled, “All lives matter.”
— Dia Wall (@DiaWall) May 31, 2020
Protestors started chanting, “Black lives matter” and walked him out toward police. pic.twitter.com/4MEmnCUsl3
3:33 p.m. | Additional law enforcement officers have arrived at J.C. Nichols Parkway and Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.
3:33 p.m. | Additional law enforcement officers have arrived at J.C. Nichols Parkway and Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.
RIGHT NOW: @kcpolice lining up north on JC Nichols and Cleaver @41actionnews #kcprotests #GeorgeFloydProtests pic.twitter.com/Tc1ZUnXHAd
— Andres Gutierrez (@AFGutierrez) May 31, 2020
3:31 p.m. | Two people have been detained by police.
3:31 p.m. | Two people have been detained by police.
Two people detained by police.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
The men, wearing type of armored vest and with rifles over their shoulders. Protestors began fights with them. In the crowd people saying they’re wearing alt-right green Hawaiian shirts @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/uMQ2RTBCa3
Peaceful protest until just now, a man disrupting this crowd. I saw one person with what looked like a rifle in his backpack. @41actionnews #kcprotests pic.twitter.com/0l380iVqwD
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
3:14 p.m. | Police are stationed across from Mill Street Park, where protesters currently are gathered.
3:14 p.m. | Police are stationed across from Mill Street Park, where protesters currently are gathered.
Right now, police are standing across the street from the Mill Creek Park where the crowd is gathered. pic.twitter.com/ROy5tgyCbR
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) May 31, 2020
3:08 p.m. | Congressman Emanuel Cleaver spoke to 41 Action News about the protests.
3:08 p.m. | Congressman Emanuel Cleaver spoke to 41 Action News about the protests.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-KC) on today’s protest in KC on the Plaza.
— Jon Randolph (@J_Rando1ph) May 31, 2020
Spoke with @NickStarlingTV and @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/XBNxagKTpQ
3 p.m. | More businesses are being boarded up in Kansas City, Missouri.
3 p.m. | More businesses are being boarded up in Kansas City, Missouri.
Today more businesses are boarding up like Cafe Trio on Main Street just in case things get violent. @41actionnews #KCprotest pic.twitter.com/gR7vlibrfP
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
2:53 p.m. | One protester prepares a sign for the day's events.
2:53 p.m. | One protester prepares a sign for the day's events.
Here on the Plaza in Kansas City, Donnell prepares his protest sign. He says he’s felt hopeless in the past, but today makes him believe things can change. pic.twitter.com/7o06Lj4eLy
— Megan Strickland (@StricklyMeg) May 31, 2020
2:47 p.m. | Jackson County Executive Frank White issued the following statement about the protests:
2:47 p.m. | Jackson County Executive Frank White issued the following statement about the protests:
“As members of our community come together to protest the tragic death of George Floyd and the undeniable injustices that men, women and children of color still face in our country, I encourage them to do so loudly, passionately, and peacefully. We cannot allow the desires of a few, who are more interested in causing damage, to overshadow the vast majority who are demanding their voices be heard about legitimate and long-overdue reforms that are needed in our social and criminal justice systems. If allowed, their message will be lost and our community will suffer.
“As members of our community come together to protest the tragic death of George Floyd and the undeniable injustices that men, women and children of color still face in our country, I encourage them to do so loudly, passionately, and peacefully. We cannot allow the desires of a few, who are more interested in causing damage, to overshadow the vast majority who are demanding their voices be heard about legitimate and long-overdue reforms that are needed in our social and criminal justice systems. If allowed, their message will be lost and our community will suffer.
“While it may be hard at times like this, we must all also remember our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They have a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law, including their own. As we move forward, law enforcement must work with the community, not against the community. It is the only way our community, our county, and our nation can truly begin to heal from a history of inequality.”
“While it may be hard at times like this, we must all also remember our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They have a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law, including their own. As we move forward, law enforcement must work with the community, not against the community. It is the only way our community, our county, and our nation can truly begin to heal from a history of inequality.”
2:12 p.m. | Speakers are discussing their right to protest.
2:12 p.m. | Speakers are discussing their right to protest.
I’d guess nearly a thousand here already, right now speakers are talking about what this is about and their right to protest. They hope it stays peaceful. #KCprotest @41actionnews #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/yw5K6oOWpI
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
2:05 p.m. | A large crowd has gathered at Mill Creek Park.
2:05 p.m. | A large crowd has gathered at Mill Creek Park.
Large crowd already here at Mill Creek Park for the #KCprotest. #GeorgeFloyd @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/Q7rENIF5SF
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2020
2 p.m. | A third day of protests have begun at the Country Club Plaza. Watch live:
2 p.m. | A third day of protests have begun at the Country Club Plaza. Watch live:
12:17 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police Chief Rick Smith said in a briefing midday that every one of his officers working Saturday night's protests were struck by some sort of object.
12:17 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police Chief Rick Smith said in a briefing midday that every one of his officers working Saturday night's protests were struck by some sort of object.
Mayor Lucas said roughly 85 people were arrested as part of Saturday night's protests.
Mayor Lucas said roughly 85 people were arrested as part of Saturday night's protests.
12:10 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Sunday he is imposing a selective curfew for parts of the city.
12:10 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Sunday he is imposing a selective curfew for parts of the city.
Starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, a curfew will go in place for the Country Club Plaza, the Westport Entertainment District, the Central Business District and Kansas City, Missouri, Parks. The curfew will go until 6 a.m. Monday.
Starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, a curfew will go in place for the Country Club Plaza, the Westport Entertainment District, the Central Business District and Kansas City, Missouri, Parks. The curfew will go until 6 a.m. Monday.
11:35 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police say a woman told them she was shot Saturday night on the Country Club Plaza.
11:35 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police say a woman told them she was shot Saturday night on the Country Club Plaza.
The woman, who declined to provide additional details to police, sufferered non life-threatening injuries.
The woman, who declined to provide additional details to police, sufferered non life-threatening injuries.
9:58 a.m. | Business owners cleared out rocks from landscaping Sunday morning as another day of protests loomed. The rocks were used to break windows Saturday night.
9:58 a.m. | Business owners cleared out rocks from landscaping Sunday morning as another day of protests loomed. The rocks were used to break windows Saturday night.
Spoke with the owner of Restoration emporium, she has one large window that was broken. Her volunteers are picking up and taking away the landscaping rocks, said they were used to break windows and thrown at officers. #riots2020 @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/4Bxv7t5C6j
— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) May 31, 2020
Spoke with the owner of Restoration emporium, she has one large window that was broken. Her volunteers are picking up and taking away the landscaping rocks, said they were used to break windows and thrown at officers. #riots2020 @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/4Bxv7t5C6j
— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) May 31, 2020
9:30 a.m. | The Country Club Plaza was closed to all except cleanup crews and business owners Sunday morning. Police want to allow business owners to assess damage and clean up.
9:30 a.m. | The Country Club Plaza was closed to all except cleanup crews and business owners Sunday morning. Police want to allow business owners to assess damage and clean up.
9 a.m. | People helping with cleanup Sunday morning shared their thoughts on the protests.
9 a.m. | People helping with cleanup Sunday morning shared their thoughts on the protests.
“Someone going and stealing does not equivocate to their life“ Elana Moye shares her thoughts on why what happened last night at the protests were justified: pic.twitter.com/huUzTK5Dfx
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
“Someone going and stealing does not equivocate to their life“ Elana Moye shares her thoughts on why what happened last night at the protests were justified: pic.twitter.com/huUzTK5Dfx
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
"There's gotta be a better way..." born and raised KC native, Martin Davis in tears as he gets a clearer look at the Plaza this morning - here's what in part he had to say: pic.twitter.com/u9hkJ2Ynhv
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
"There's gotta be a better way..." born and raised KC native, Martin Davis in tears as he gets a clearer look at the Plaza this morning - here's what in part he had to say: pic.twitter.com/u9hkJ2Ynhv
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
8:30 a.m. | The owners of RE invited people to join them at their store on the Plaza to clean up and pray Sunday morning. RE was one of the stores with windows busted out during protests Saturday night.
8:30 a.m. | The owners of RE invited people to join them at their store on the Plaza to clean up and pray Sunday morning. RE was one of the stores with windows busted out during protests Saturday night.
7:30 a.m. | Volunteers were up early cleaning up destruction and litter left behind when protests turned violent on the Country Club Plaza.
7:30 a.m. | Volunteers were up early cleaning up destruction and litter left behind when protests turned violent on the Country Club Plaza.
For some perspective - here’s what the Cleaver and JC Nichols around 2:30 Sunday morning looked like- here’s what it looks like now after a group of volunteers, like Beverly Green cleaned up the trash for the past few hours : pic.twitter.com/EdzHIhXOP8
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
For some perspective - here’s what the Cleaver and JC Nichols around 2:30 Sunday morning looked like- here’s what it looks like now after a group of volunteers, like Beverly Green cleaned up the trash for the past few hours : pic.twitter.com/EdzHIhXOP8
— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020
EARLIER | What started as a peaceful protest in the afternoon turned to civil unrest as the sun went down.
EARLIER | What started as a peaceful protest in the afternoon turned to civil unrest as the sun went down.
Protesters launched water bottles and other projectiles at police, and police returned fire with tear gas and pepper spray. Over 50 people were arrested in the process.
Protesters launched water bottles and other projectiles at police, and police returned fire with tear gas and pepper spray. Over 50 people were arrested in the process.
Country Club Plaza businesses were graffitied, vandalized and looted.
Country Club Plaza businesses were graffitied, vandalized and looted.
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The morning after the protests was one filled with litter and glass.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.