Police cars being smashed now. There are a few black men that seem to want an actual fight, and there are several white men amping up the crowds and encouraging mayhem, steering the energy toward destruction. After receiving numerous tips from the public, Metro police identified Somers as the suspect. I think about all the white protesters I saw running away, while the black people stood to look fear in the eye. Several masked Tennessee state troopers wearing chest-mounted body cameras are on site andMetro Nashville patrol cars are posted at the corners of nearby streets. Those are: banning choke holds, requiring de-escalation, requiring warning before shooting, exhausting all other means before shooting, recognizing the duty to intervene, banning shooting at a moving car, requiring use of force continuum and requiring comprehensive reporting. Just up the street a slew of young people break into another boot store, both white and black. "Those who are having a public defender may not be representing them properly," Jones said. That march then headed to Metro Police Central Precinct on Korean Veterans Boulevard. Piphus said Gabrielle came at a time when racial injustice was making every headline. Loud bangs echo from the tunnel. This comes after the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that have sparked outrage and led to rallies around the country calling for equality and an end to police brutality against African Americans. A Somali-American teen leads marchers in an Arabic prayer during Nashvilles March For Justice on Saturday, June 6. The rally will begin at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at 2 p.m. before traveling into downtown. Wake up to the day's most important news. The scene was surprisingly beginning to de-escalate over the last several mins till riot police just stepped in. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Storm 5 Alert: Several waves of storms though Friday afternoon (3.1.23). White says a unified message is needed to achieve racial justice. We wanted to show people that no matter how old you are you have a voice and can make a change, Emma Rose Smith told HuffPost. We had the opportunity to respond on the George Floyd civil rights protest. They take to Broadway. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) On Sunday afternoon, a group of people gathered outside the Justice A.A. Birch Building to call for criminal justice reform. WSMV4 Live Events. January 12th 2021, 10:21 AM PST. All Rights reserved. On Now: WSMV Breaking News. By the time we get to the courthouse, it too is tagged and the protest is verging on a riot. We will continue to make portions of our newscasts available to you through video clips and other coverage. Some of the images we've captures can be seen below. Yet, despite this one dubious account, news outlets reported that the five-hour protest was peaceful and occurred without incident. U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, notfound in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history. The Equity Alliance, one of the original organizers of the rally, condemned the violence. Jones believes Delke's reduced sentence is not adequate for the crime. This comes from pairs of white kids, glee evident even behind their masks. Some shirtless young men place traffic cones on top of the canister to contain them, with a Coke bottle plugging the hole on top of the cones. Edit: Riot police and police on horse just showed up. Protesters say they're upset former Metro officer Andrew Delke accepted a plea deal, rather than go to trial for shooting and killing Daniel Hambrick three years ago. In the court's most closely watched and controversial case in years, a majority of the justices all of whom were appointed by Republican presidentsheld that the right to end a pregnancy was notfound in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history. A 25-year-old white man captured on video setting fire to the Metro Nashville courthouse was charged on Sunday with felony arson and vandalism. When we fight for black lives, were not just fighting for our lives, says White. Five people, including a Washington, D.C., police officer, died in the attack. A small group began to break the windows of Margaritaville and breaking into a neighboring business on Broadway. "We are gathering information to identify any potential threats and are sharing that information with our partners," Clement said. This afternoons rally for George Floyd and racial justice was peaceful. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) Two more protests are scheduled for Middle Tennessee. A sign in the crowd at Nashvilles March for Justice. Watch live: Protesters, supporters gather after Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court Nashville Tennessean 0:00 0:59 In a landmark decision Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned. Another protest will be at the Franklin downtown square beginning around 5 p.m. In a landmark decision Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shifting the power to regulate the legality ofabortion procedures to individual states. We want to use our voices and energy to stand shoulder to shoulder with the African American community.. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) On Sunday afternoon, a group of people gathered outside the Justice A.A. Birch Building to call for criminal justice reform. Then small groups of black men follow suit. On Thursday, people at the teens protest held signs that said, Black lives matter, Justice for George Floyd, and End white silence, according to WTVF. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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But that's when the rally turned violent, with police cars smashed, windows broken, and graffiti spray painted across buildings and cars. Could pop any sec. The event began with chants and remarks on 3rd Avenue North, where the bridge connects into downtown. Police cant stand down and give them the station. One man skateboarding on police cars. Murmurs circulate of protesters punching tourists. Weather. 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The protesters traveled about 2 miles between 2 and 4 p.m., crossing the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and chanting in front of the police departments Central Precinct, in the middle of the street on Lower Broadway and outside of the Metro Courthouse. Severe storms, flash flooding possible in TN, Fishermen impacted by Old Hickory boating accident, Man free on bond arrested on gun, drug charges, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, WKRN News 2 Now @ 10pm (M-F): 12am 12:30am, Good Morning Nashville Weekends: 7am 9am, Good Morning Nashville 8am (Sat. This latest event was organized by the Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University. According to the United. In the 90 minutes weve been marching, the tone of the crowd has changed. Finally, police removed the horses. Six teenagers organized and led a 10,000-person protest in Nashville against racism and police brutality Thursday the largest in recent history, according to The Tennessean. As part of the call for sweeping change to police tactics, activists want eight key policies to be put in place in police departments across the nation. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -A group of protesters took a stance outside the Starbucks on West End about vegan milk on Thursday morning. Reach her at nalund@tennessean.com and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund. Watch Live Event Coverage | WKRN News 2 Lillard posts 71 points, 13 3s, then gets drug test Top Stories Predators GM David Poile retiring after season Top Stories Padres player draws first. If you mean our city harm, go home. 1:45p.m. update: No crowd has assembled outside the state Capitol on Sunday, but troopers remain in position on the top of the Capitol steps. Downtown business owners buy extra security for safety of patrons. The hatWRKS hat shop in Nashville is on 8th Ave S. and the owner. One person will yell, and the crowd carries the refrain. Live updates were reported by WPLN News journalists Damon Mitchell and Rachel Iacovone. During the May 30th protests, several people gathered in front of the Nashville City Hall, also known as the Metro Courthouse. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. UPDATE: Teens 4 Equality is planning a Black Lives Matter protest slated for the 4th of July in downtown Nashville as protesters with the Nashville Freedom rally also gather on Broadway. We all met on Twitter, Collins said. I Was Caught in the Crowd, A Year After Brain Injury, Amy Grant Sets First Solo Musical Return in a Decade, Blink-182 Postpone First-Ever Latin America Tour Dates Following Travis Barker Finger Injury, Raye Relives Her Sexual Assault in Harrowing 'Ice Cream Man' Video, Travis Scott Allegedly Caused $12,000 in Damages During Nightclub Altercation, Fontaines D.C. Reimagine 'Cello Song' For Nick Drake Covers Album, Fresh Controversy for Ja Morant as NBA Star Is Accused of Assaulting Teen, Jena Malone Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by 'Hunger Games' Coworker. Photos: Thousands march through downtown Nashville in support of Black Lives Matter movement. [Watch live video above of the protests]. The havoc was wrought by Trump supporters whostormed the building in hopes of thwarting Biden's victory. Nashville. Around 8 p.m., our Sky 5 cameras captured several people trying to start fires inside windows which were broken hours earlier. pic.twitter.com/V7u9AsypcS, Damon Mitchell (@damonmtll_) June 6, 2020. Program Note:In order to fulfill our obligations to our cable, satellite, and telco partners,on January 12, 2023 WKRN News 2 will begin making its newscasts and locally produced programming, including Local on 2, available on wkrn.com two hours after their live broadcast over-the-air. 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