Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.
Just throwing this out there because I’m getting a few crazy messages from some after today’s earlier vandalism at 12th and L St, NW. That group is not representative of the hundreds of thousands of peaceful folks planning on Marching tomorrow in the spirit of love, hope and equality. For those who were planning to march tomorrow, I hope you are not in any way dissuaded from doing so because of the actions of this small, unrepresentative group.
Thanks to Lisa for the updated photo above sent just before 1pm.
From MPD:
“At approximately 10:30 a.m., an organized group was observed marching south in Northwest Washington. On their way, members of the group acting in a concerted effort engaged in acts of vandalism and several instances of destruction of property. More specifically, the group damaged vehicles, destroyed the property of multiple businesses, and ignited smaller isolated fires while armed with crowbars, hammers, and asps. Preliminary information indicates the group collectively engaged in these criminal acts. MPD members were alerted to the criminal activity, and responded swiftly to contain and detain the involved individuals in the area of 12th and L Streets, NW. At this time, numerous arrests have been made and those individuals have been charged with rioting. Investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Pepper spray and other control devices were used to control the criminal actors and protect persons and property. During the incident, police vehicles were damaged and two uniformed officers sustained minor injuries from coordinated attacks by members of the group that were attempting to avoid arrest .”
Thanks to Victoria for sending.
Perspective…
Photo by Jan at 11:47am
Interesting statistic from WMATA:
“Metro Ridership: As of 11am, 193k trips taken so far today. (11am 1/20/13 = 317k, 11am 1/20/09 = 513k, 11am 1/20/05 = 197k) #wmata”
Update from Jan at 12pm: “There is no one here. Trump oath starting.”
@PoPville Protestors blocking the Red Gate chanting "You wanted a wall" #inaug2017 pic.twitter.com/T7wgfvu9Od
— Goodomens (@Goodomens) January 20, 2017
Thanks to Goodomens for sending at 11:34am.
Photo by PoPville flickr user DCbmyers
Until we hear from you again…
Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki J.
L Street, NW between 12th and 13th
Update on protest violence from Rebecca:
“we’re on 12 and L now, huge police wall, arrests starting.
Update from Lisa at 11:25am:
“A couple of flash bangs went off- a neighbor said they used pepper spray. A lot of journalists around.”
Thanks to Rebecca for sending: “it turned violent pretty quick, I do not condone this at all”
She also notes:
“four huge explosions and lots of tear gas by McPherson cops everywhere”
As I said on twitter, This is not DC. This is not what the current President stands for. Create, don’t destroy our city. Our home.
@PoPville There's a huge protest descending on Franklin Square while setting off fireworks and just bashed in windows. pic.twitter.com/wzdgfXlv4b
— Kim Coates (@kcoates8) January 20, 2017
More property damage…@PoPville. Violent protests gets you nowhere. @cnn@nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/vFec3fZJBs
— Kim Coates (@kcoates8) January 20, 2017
