This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/usa/490209-detroit-shots-fired-protests/
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Police report FATAL SHOOTING as roaring unrest escalates in Detroit | Police report FATAL SHOOTING as roaring unrest escalates in Detroit |
(about 4 hours later) | |
Amid raging protests, local police report that shots were fired at protesters, leaving at least one person dead. The authorities said that no officer was involved. | Amid raging protests, local police report that shots were fired at protesters, leaving at least one person dead. The authorities said that no officer was involved. |
A Detroit police spokesperson confirmed that an unknown perpetrator fired a “shot or shots” into the crowd of protesters. The shooter fired shots from a grey Dodge Durango, fatally injuring a 19-year-old and fleeing the scene; the victim was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. | A Detroit police spokesperson confirmed that an unknown perpetrator fired a “shot or shots” into the crowd of protesters. The shooter fired shots from a grey Dodge Durango, fatally injuring a 19-year-old and fleeing the scene; the victim was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. |
The city faces chaos and violence as protests over the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd spiraled out of control. | |
People demonstrating against police brutality clashed with riot cops who used tear gas to push the crowds back. | People demonstrating against police brutality clashed with riot cops who used tear gas to push the crowds back. |
Multiple arrests were made during the day, accusing the detainees of engaging in “illegal assembly.” | Multiple arrests were made during the day, accusing the detainees of engaging in “illegal assembly.” |
Massive riots are taking place across the United States, at times escalating into looting and arson. In Minnesota and Georgia, authorities had to send in National Guard reinforcements to quell the violence. | Massive riots are taking place across the United States, at times escalating into looting and arson. In Minnesota and Georgia, authorities had to send in National Guard reinforcements to quell the violence. |
Think your friends would be interested? Share this story! | Think your friends would be interested? Share this story! |
Previous version
1
Next version