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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.

Sometimes looking at the big picture will put it into perspective. If you look, you might miss us. That’s the point. ...

Posted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Saturday, May 30, 2020

This story was originally published May 31, 2020 at 7:24 AM.

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Mark Price
The Charlotte Observer
Mark Price is a state reporter for The Charlotte Observer and McClatchy News outlets in North Carolina. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology. 
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