The numbers: Here’s a breakdown of latest data from Charlotte’s overnight protests
Charlotte’s second night of protests brought a mix of peaceful marches for civil rights and sporadic violence and property damage in and around Uptown.
Here is a breakdown of the data so far released by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Total arrests overnight: 30, including at least two teens. The charges included assaulting a government employee, gun possession and felony burning of personal property. An 18-year-old male from Kannapolis was charged with carrying a concealed gun and a 19-year-old female from Pennsylvania was charged with felony breaking and entering.
People found illegally possessing a gun: 6 were arrested on firearms charges, including people in possession of handguns and rifles, CMPD said.
Protester injuries: One person reportedly fell through a sidewalk manhole in uptown and was hospitalized. Protesters tossed rocks at firefighters who responded to help the man, CMPD said in a tweet.
Police officer injuries: Two police officers required medical treatment, both for minor injuries, officials said. One of the officers was hurt when hit in the face with an explosive device thrown by a protester, CMPD said.
Protesters blocking Interstate 277: CMPD estimates 100 protesters attempted to block Interstate 277 near the 4th Street ramp.
Fires: A small group of protesters lit a trash can on fire at the intersection of 4th and Church streets. “Explosives were also thrown into businesses with the intention to set fires which required extinguishing,” CMPD said in a release.
Businesses damaged: Police have not given a total, but “several” were damaged on South College Street, CMPD said. “Officers found numerous projectiles and shell casings inside the Panera Bread restaurant and BB&T Bank. Several other businesses such as Kings Kitchen and Discovery Place also incurred extensive damage from the violent actions,” CMPD said.
This story was originally published May 31, 2020 at 7:24 AM.