As protests spread throughout the city, several images and videos of a man being beaten by protesters started to spread on social media. Officials then reviewed the play on video. About AR15.COM. Greg Abbott (R) announced he would activate the Texas National Guard and deploy state troopers to the state's largest cities. Close. It’s horrific what’s been happening in this country. Not in Dallas. COVID-19 Tracker: What We Know About the Virus in DFW and Around Texas, Virtual Learning Day for Families in Honor of MLK Day, Copyright © 2021 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Police did not say why the third person was arrested. Chief Hall and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson spoke at a press conference Saturday afternoon and condemned the people who looted and vandalized businesses in downtown after a protest … The man went to the 2200 block of N. Lamar Street, which is where the House of Blues is located, carrying a machete, "allegedly to protect his neighborhood," police said. AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry. One of the organizers was Jennifer Miller with the Dallas Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. I just think that if somehow he was able to reign it in a little bit and then the Mavs decided they were going to protest, I have a feeling they would of had a better chance in the protest,” Cooperstein said. Saturday Protest Discussion Thread. While officers were arresting that person, another person was taken into custody while trying to stop the arrest, police said. It just buries people that work really hard.". Didn’t see any arrests. It's Rule 2. "They’ve been doing this for entirely too long and they have had carte blanche for entirely too long and people are not going to take it anymore," she said. Dallas police said they made 74 arrests as of Sunday morn It marked the second straight day of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Please post general discussion about the protests here. @ChiefHallDPD pic.twitter.com/kJh6z9ot8a. FOX 4. article. Dallas-based attorney Lee Merritt has been in frequent contact with George Floyd’s family since Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. As groups of protesters roam the area, police appear to have sealed off much if not all of downtown. The Dallas Chief of Police reported nearly being hit by a thrown brick during a protest. r/Dallas Protest Discussion Thread - 05.30.2020. According to the Associated Press, The Mavericks were livid when John Collins' shot counted in the closing seconds. Dallas authorities managed to maintain order between the two opposing protest camps which rallied throughout the city Saturday, divided over the white supremacy tensions in the country and the removal of Confederate Monuments from public spaces. The Dallas Cyclist Community will be going on a silent group ride protest from Dallas … As looting continue for the second straight night, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson implored people to stop. In all of NBA history, a protest has only been upheld three times. 196. Just a very disappointing way to end the game. Violent riots erupted in U.S. cities again on Saturday night, including in Dallas. The more likely outcome is that the NBA commissioner will force Cuban to pay a fine for his public criticism of the call and the overall state of officiating in the NBA. Protestors chant as they march against police brutality and the recent police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor on Main St. in downtown Dallas on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Saturday, June 6 PrayingTogether has a peaceful protest at Klyde Warren Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. As the crowd dispersed later Saturday, some protesters took to the highway, partially blocking part of U.S. Highway 75 for a short time, before returning to downtown Dallas. I get it. A leader of the group that organized the protest … Cover photo by … ", Police urged people to stay home Saturday night unless they had a "critical need. There were also reports of looting at a Whole Foods Market in Uptown. On Saturday night, BLM protesters gathered outside the Dallas Police detention center demanding his release. Protest. “There was an inadvertent whistle that came after the putback," Cuban said. Organizers can post information about protests and rallies and spread the word The sculpture is in the process of being repaired after it was tagged with graffiti during a protest following George Floyd's death. What started as peaceful protests for George Floyd in downtown Dallas on Saturday afternoon splintered into fiery riots with looting, attacks on police officers, and buildings being set on fire and vandalized. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas police Chief Renee Hall called for a night of peaceful protests after Friday's march turned destructive, lasting into early Saturday morning. It's baffling. Police arrested dozens of people Saturday night in Dallas, following a peaceful march and rally earlier in the day at city hall. Here are some pictures I took of the protest in downtown Dallas tonight. Protestors spray painted this state trooper vehicle at Griffin and Jackson, where the Earle Cabell federal courthouse sits. The Associated Press contributed to this report. “He went off for six minutes and I think he was even more strident then than he was in those tweets and those quotes are out there. Protesters now in front of the central detention … Onlookers tend to man whose attack was captured on video and posted on social media. World News | Associated Press | Saturday August 27, 2016 . Graffiti is seen on the giant eyeball sculpture, titled" Eye," following a protest against police brutality in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Dallas. Dallas police estimated 150 protesters looted a cigar shop and a donut shop at the intersection of Elm and Lamar streets, while NBC 5's media partner The Dallas Morning News captured video of others looting a Subway on Field Street. "They exploited a collective cry for help for their own personal gain by looting. ", Officiating crew chief Rodney Mott told a pool reporter that “the original call on the floor was a goaltend” and that Collins' basket was allowed because “the ball was blocked and reviewed. Our guys fought their butts off from start to finish. By about 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Dallas police said they had made 74 arrests of protesters who will be charged with inciting a riot. ⁦@NBCDFW⁩ pic.twitter.com/MzYpNce0eN. People are looting the Subway on Field St. in downtown Dallas #DallasProtests pic.twitter.com/8uXueBvExh. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Dallas Protest Saturday 5/30 Monitoring Thread (Page 1 of 4) ARCHIVED; Hometown » Texas. Protesters clash with Dallas police at Griffin and Young on Friday, May 29, 2020, in Dallas. Several locations in Dallas that might otherwise have been busy on a Saturday closed early out of an abundance of caution, including Galleria Dallas, NorthPark Center and the Dallas Farmers Market. Mavs radio broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein said Cuban was steaming in the locker room after the game. They started at … We Take The Streets protest at 6 p.m. at City Hall Vigil to Honor Lives Taken by DPD at 7 p.m. at DPD Headquarters Friday, October 16. We cannot allow people to destroy the livelihoods of others or threaten the safety of the very same people we are asking to protect us in our time of need.". The Dallas Cyclist Community will be going on a silent group ride protest from Dallas … They chose to destroy things at a time when we should be building each other up," the mayor said. Dallas police sources told WFAA they were bringing in arrest teams just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday after what began as a peaceful protest on Friday, turned destructive. State troopers block traffic going into downtown Dallas at Woodall Rogers and N. Akard. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Pack the Polls car parade hosted by Not My Son and Next Generation Action Network. Dallas police sources told WFAA they were bringing in arrest teams just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday after what began as a peaceful protest on Friday, turned destructive. A protest in Dallas Saturday over the death of George Floyd turned violent after several hours, the station reported. Before the march, the crowd outside city hall, many carrying signs that read "Black Lives Matter," took a knee in unison, while officials could be seen watching from windows inside. DALLAS (KRLD) - Protests due to the killing of George Floyd continued in the Dallas area on Saturday, causing in both the North Park and Galleria malls to close their doors to the public. At intersections across downtown, NBC 5 reporters saw Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers and Dallas police officers closing intersections. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is protesting Saturday night’s four-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks, citing a bad call by the officials. One of the people who attended the rally Saturday was Lillian Johnson who brought her son. Greg Abbott (R) announced he would activate the Texas National Guard and deploy state troopers to the state's largest cities Saturday to help local police departments. "I want him to realize that he’s a young black man growing in a world that might not always see him who he is, but just see him for the color of his skin. Events The Potluck Protest Wants to Feed the Revolution at Reverchon Park This Saturday. Posted by 2 months ago. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, 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, 1 million North Texans still need to get vehicle registration renewed before waiver ends in April, IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week, Amber Hagerman’s murder, who inspired Amber Alerts, still unsolved 25 years later, Fort Worth narrows police chief finalists to 6, 2 teens charged, 1 dead after Garland gas station shooting, Judge says Collin County needs more vaccine doses, '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. https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-man-machete-dallas-mob-attacks-video It doesn’t fix the problem. Unless they have a critical need, they are #SaferAtHome. The protests came after a sniper killed five police officers during a demonstration in Dallas on Thursday. “People have a right to be mad. 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. All rights reserved, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas police Chief Renee Hall called for a night of peaceful protests, the first part of the day Saturday was spent cleaning up their city, Gov. Looters and vandals attacked storefronts, windows and police vehicles in downtown Dallas overnight following largely peaceful protests over the Minnesota police killing of George Floyd. Life isn’t fair. DALLAS - There were more than 100 arrests made Saturday as police were in Downtown Dallas trying to stop looters and vandals who were out after a protest over the death of George Floyd. Collins grabbed the ball and then scored with play apparently stopped. Of those, 27 were arrested on … @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/CxLffYnnCY. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/dBfHRLGwdp. Police are blocking McKinney Avenue where it appears looters shattered windows at an Uptown Whole Foods. Martin Luther King said it himself, a riot is the unheard," Miller said. "But this doesn’t solve it. Because (Collins) was in his shooting motion when my whistle blew, it's deemed continuation, so therefore the basket counts.". Police said protesters assaulted the man when he confronted the crowd. Following an afternoon rally at Dallas City Hall, some protesters blocked traffic on Central Expressway Saturday night. The man is reportedly in stable condition. Before the tear gas came again, a peaceful protest of hundreds of people marched through downtown Dallas for hours on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds gathered outside Dallas City Hall Saturday and marched through downtown, demanding justice after the killing of George Floyd. Hundreds take part in march, protest in Dallas for racial equality. At RallyList.com you can Find Protests and Rallies happening Nationwide. Protesters march through downtown Dallas on Saturday, May 30, 2020. The looting, vandalism, and violence must stop. "People have no idea how much it means that finally we’re being heard. Police said one person was arrested Saturday afternoon, and by 6 p.m. damage was largely limited to a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle that was spray painted. We Take The Streets protest at 6 p.m. at City Hall Saturday, October 17. There's neither here nor there because if it's an inadvertent whistle and it's a goaltend with an inadvertent whistle, then you stop play, but then they went and reviewed it and they reviewed it for a goaltend. The ball hit the rim, so it was deemed an inadvertent whistle. Johnson expressed support Saturday for many of the protestors, but called out those he said took advantage of the rally. Gov. People are urged to practice personal responsibility. Police repositioned as scene got confrontational. There's some looting, blocking the highway, tear gas, etc. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson blamed “outsiders” Tuesday for sparking violence among peaceful protests in Dallas over the past five days in response to the death of George Floyd. The protest started with a rally at city hall before an estimated crowd of 700 marched peacefully through downtown, ultimately returning to city hall. @ChiefHallDPD @CityOfDallas pic.twitter.com/xTXSgqTJ9V. My understanding, if it's a good block on a goaltend that's called and reversed, if there's no control or the other team gets it, it's a jump ball, so I don't know. Dallas Protest Leader Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison. Pictures of Dallas Protest Saturday 5/30. As of 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Dallas police said they'd arrested 74 people. More: https://t.co/woZXJxCiUB pic.twitter.com/9mGxF5E17g, Police said they were aware of more potential demonstrations later Saturday, saying they respected the rights of protesters, but called violence or vandalism "unacceptable. Other posts will be removed. We respect the rights of peaceful protesters, but violence or destruction of property is unacceptable. DALLAS (KRLD) - Protests due to the killing of George Floyd continued in the Dallas area on Saturday, causing in both the North Park and Galleria malls to close their doors to the public. After nightfall, people started to smash windows of businesses and loot from inside, as police officers and state troopers blocked major intersections in downtown Dallas. The Minnesota National Guard announced at around 10.30pm it was sending 10,800 troops in to tackle protests Saturday night, as pleas for people to observe curfews fell on deaf ears. The protesters marched to the Dallas Police Association building, and once they left there, the report says, tensions escalated. It is absolutely horrific that these things are still happening," said Katherine Clapner, owner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate on Main Street. I need him to be strong and determined," Johnson said. ", Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, asked by reporters if the officials gave him an explanation, said, “Not a sufficient one. In Fort Worth, three protesters were arrested. Officers were blocking the roadway to prevent people from going onto the freeway when someone tried to push through the police line, police said. "And we just can't allow that. Saturday, June 6 PrayingTogether has a peaceful protest at Klyde Warren Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. “The Dallas protest was a lot of things,” National Urban League Young Professionals Communications Chairman Reuben Lael posted on Facebook on Saturday. Due to social media posts threatening looting, @NorthParkCenter and the @GalleriaDallas are closed. “Everybody who said they were watching it said it came before the putback. The person ignored commands to stop and was taken into custody. For many people downtown, the first part of the day Saturday was spent cleaning up their city. Protest. Dallas deserves better than this. WFAA Live Stream. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is protesting Saturday night’s four-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks, citing a bad call by the officials. Enough. ", Police are aware of potential demonstrations tonight. Thirty-six were arrested outside city hall; 27 were arrested on McKinney Avenue; 10 were arrested on freeways, and one at the intersection of Elm and Ervay streets. Dorian Finney-Smith appeared to be called for goaltending on Trae Young's layup attempt, and a whistle blew. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas police Chief Renee Hall called for a night of peaceful protests after Friday's march turned destructive, lasting into early Saturday morning. Miller said the protest was a stand against years of police brutality. The official protest of the loss has little chance of succeeding. Pictures of Dallas Protest Saturday 5/30. Evidence of ‘Provocateurs' in Dallas Protests Veteran Civil Rights leader says tactics are not new By Ken Kalthoff • Published June 1, 2020 • Updated on June 1, 2020 at 11:52 pm He was in stable condition and transported to an area hospital. Earlier Saturday, hundreds gathered outside Dallas City Hall and marched through downtown, demanding justice after the killing of Floyd. Hundreds of people took a stand Saturday to put a spotlight on the recent Black Lives Matter movement. It's disappointing. If there is a major development a new thread for that event may be created. 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