Hours after protesters blocked traffic on I-880 in Oakland, Calif., the Los Angeles Police Department declared a citywide tactical alert as protests over the George Zimmerman verdict spread. WNBC reported that a Walmart store was closed after a “mostly peaceful” mob stormed the retailer.
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/356986429638844418
BREAKING – #Zimmeran trial protesters storm Walmart on Crenshaw. LAPD officers swarm scene. Post coming to @LANow http://t.co/KnzDOTEpgB
— robert lopez (@LAJourno) July 16, 2013
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That's 3 nights of TACTICAL ALERTS. tonight, LAPD trying to deal with younger, more capricious crowd. Challenge will grow if this keeps up.
— Andrew Blankstein (@anblanx) July 16, 2013
LMFAOOO THEY TOOK THE PROTEST TO WALMART ??
— Tiana (@_princessst) July 16, 2013
Straight rushed the mall
— Tiana (@_princessst) July 16, 2013
Reporter from NBCLA said a guy dressed as Jesus was leading the crowd up Crenshaw.
— Joey Boots (@JoeyBoots) July 16, 2013
Um, OK.
https://twitter.com/passantino/status/356991885547560960
At this moment people are stealing bikes from walmart on crenshaw blvd in L.A for Travyon Martin protest.
— Benji Newman (@acebenji) July 16, 2013
You have every right to protest! But it's to be done in a civil matter! Not tearing up Walmart, fighting police, & jumping on cars!
— Autumn Janeé (@skinniee_miniee) July 16, 2013
So what part of jumping on cars & damaging a Walmart equals to a peaceful protest. Hmmmm.
— Crystal (@dearcrystal) July 16, 2013
The mayor’s office called for peace in the area.
I commend the prayer rally attendees in Leimert Park for practicing peace. I call on people in street on Crenshaw to follow their example.
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) July 16, 2013
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https://twitter.com/RunGomez/status/356993127036375040
LAPD tells us no less-than-lethal rounds fired THUS FAR at #Zimmerman protest in Crenshaw area, 1 patrol car damaged.
— Andrew Blankstein (@anblanx) July 16, 2013
LAPD stationing at Crenshaw Blvd and 43rd Street. https://t.co/0X0wU11UHK
— Ruben Vives (@LATvives) July 16, 2013
BREAKING: At least one fire set along Crenshaw Boulevard amid #Zimmerman trial protests
— robert lopez (@LAJourno) July 16, 2013
Just past a group of people. Told me to be safe. "People looking like you get beat up," she said.
— Ruben Vives (@LATvives) July 16, 2013
What is occurring right now on Crenshaw and in Oakland is only the beginning. This may be a very long summer for this country.
— Ivey McClelland ??? (@iveyjanette_207) July 16, 2013
Nearby, another American flag went up in flames as violence spread through the area.
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#TreyvonMartin protesters near #Crenshaw twenty minutes ago – Vine video https://t.co/gypsrlsXh1
— newsbellglobal (@newsbellglobal) July 16, 2013
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The LA County Sheriff’s Office is urging parents to summon their children home.
Parents: It's time to text, call, tweet, facebook your kids to come home #CrenshawDistrict #LosAngeles #peacefulplease
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) July 16, 2013
Mob mentality "beginning to take over this crowd" @LAPDHDQTRS tells @cbs2kcal9 and urges parents, community to contact kids
— Andrew Blankstein (@anblanx) July 16, 2013
Nothing says #Justice like… RT @DanRiehl they just attacked a guy on a bike, knocked him down and robbed him http://t.co/Mu16KanZEa …
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) July 16, 2013
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Anyone who remains present after the unlawful assembly has been declared will be subject to arrest. #LAPD
— LAPD Communications Division (@911LAPD) July 16, 2013
Crowds have been told by the LAPD to disperse for the fourth time now. Crowd isn't moving. pic.twitter.com/MxdKBhNSxo
— Ruben Vives (@LATvives) July 16, 2013
Another order. Crowd told to disperse and leave down Vernon Avenue. Most seem to be complying. https://t.co/kkmkCMtlWj
— Ruben Vives (@LATvives) July 16, 2013
Violence is never the answer. Urging all protestors around LA 2let peace prevail.This is OUR City and we need to work 2gether 2 preserve it
— Chief Charlie Beck (@LAPDChiefBeck) July 16, 2013
Area appears to have been cleared off. Traffic is flowing again at Vernon Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. #Z… https://t.co/ZcNx3MOptw
— Ruben Vives (@LATvives) July 16, 2013
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