Photo by Rafeed Hussain
Thanks to all who emailed ([email protected]) and messaged us (@PoPville) on social media throughout the day, night and into the early hours of the morning. There is a lot to process. Please do so thoughtfully and respectfully. Many more powerful photos and video:
Photo by Rafeed Hussain
Photo by Rafeed Hussain
Photo by Rafeed Hussain
Photo by Joseph Mendoza (IG: jomatt_m)
Photo by Chris Morgan
“Unbelievable scene at the White House. Tear gas, fireworks, and burning dumpsters obscure the view.”
Photo by dcitty
“Protestors throw fireworks which landed in front of DC National Guard personnel in Lafayette Park north of the White House”
Photo by Chris Morgan
Photo by Chris Morgan
Thanks to Jess for sending the video above: “along L Street NW last night. Very peaceful demonstration while they passed our building.”
Photo by Eric Gascho
Eric writes 11:59pm: “Meanwhile, on U Street. Police cruiser just hit something hard at a high speed. 11 and U NW.”
Maybe it was the car on fire pic.twitter.com/sysk7hZPtI
— The WeekDay (@LostN_T_Woods) May 31, 2020
.@PoPville – CityCenter is currently being ransacked and overtaken by rioters. Two fires started and the neighborhood is filling up with smoke. Can’t believe what I’m witnessing out my window, frightening beyond belief. pic.twitter.com/5gcq0833bN
— Shelley Greenspan (@ShelleyGspan) May 31, 2020
Photo by Mark Lyon
Box Alarm 800 block of 16th St NW. #DCsBravest are extinguishing a fire primarily involving multi story scaffolding in an alley adjacent to the Hay Adams Hotel. There is no fire extension into the hotel. pic.twitter.com/lAhQRdp7sn
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC Lite (@dcfireems) May 31, 2020
Before anyone puts a single word in our mouths. Black lives matter.
— Michelle (@TeaismATeaHouse) May 31, 2020
Ed. Note: Regarding the above – this is the owner of the Teaism near the White House, which was also set on fire.