BlackLivesMatter solidarity protesters arrested in New York City
Several demonstrators were arrested in New York City at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest expressing solidarity with crowds in Chicago and Minneapolis.
VIDEO: One of multiple arrests during the #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity march in NYC tonight. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/YYuYUAul94
— Jenna Pope (@JennaBPope) November 26, 2015
Almost a thousand demonstrators rallied in Washington Square Park in Manhattan and marched protesting police brutality in New York City and across the US.
Hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park, NYC in solidarity with the #4thPrecinctShutDown. pic.twitter.com/lT3Wh8i9ol
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 25, 2015
NYPD officers have arrested at least a dozen protesters, eyewitnesses say, describing the police response as “extremely iron-fisted.”
The police are "just charging into groups and grabbing people," one witness said.
Now hundreds of #NYPD Anti-terrorism task force officers deployed in the streets #4thPrecinctShutDownpic.twitter.com/1vnLQpziuf
— JamesFromTheInternet (@JamesFTInternet) November 26, 2015
Multiple arrests during the New York protests with police forcing people onto the sidewalks.
#Lombardo the body snatcher has thousands of #BlackLivesMatter marchers rolled up on sidewalk. https://t.co/mhwuSEOGMZ
— JamesFromTheInternet (@JamesFTInternet) November 26, 2015
Marchers have reached New York's Union Square. In addition to "Justice for Laquan McDonald," activists are calling for the shut down of Precinct 4 in Minneapolis with the hashtag #4thPrecinctShutDown
The #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity march in #NYC has reached Union Square...madness! pic.twitter.com/5c4sjp96Ym
— JamesFromTheInternet (@JamesFTInternet) November 26, 2015
Police are keeping calm but outfitted with plastic handcuffs.
Watch out for flying pigs! #NYPD#NYC#4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity! pic.twitter.com/RpfzwidNG5
— JamesFromTheInternet (@JamesFTInternet) November 26, 2015
Police in New York while keeping protesters on sidewalks, often were blocking protesters at street crossing sections.
NYPD now breaking up march at crosswalks when it has the light. Must be just to irritate. #4thPrecinctShutDown NYC. pic.twitter.com/xzRR92YFn0
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 26, 2015
With one protest group rallying at Union Square, another group headed to midtown taking the protest inside Macy's store, chanting "Kids are dying, while you're buying!"
#NYC: #4thPrecinctShutDown March in Macy's! #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/1AwvcSWpAh
— Ash J (@AshAgony) November 26, 2015
Activists in New York City head towards Times Square chanting "What's the solution? Revolution!"
#NYC: #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity March heading to Times Square now! #BlackLivesMatter#JamarClarkpic.twitter.com/WAfx7pSKSA
— Ash J (@AshAgony) November 26, 2015
NYC #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity march still going strong, 4 hours later, now in Times Square. pic.twitter.com/zXZxvSab5B
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 26, 2015
#NYC: #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity March in Times Square! #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/Etf5masjFT
— Ash J (@AshAgony) November 26, 2015
A solidarity march in New York on Wednesday had activists winding their way through the streets from Washington Square to Union Square. A group took the protest through the block-long shopping store Macy's to end in Times Square.
Holding hands in a massive circle, activist ended the night's protest with Assata Shakur's prayer "We have nothing to lose but our chains."
Massive circle ending NYC #4thPrecinctShutDown demo w/ Assata's Prayer. "We have nothing to lose but out chains." pic.twitter.com/3hhBbtEX6b
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 26, 2015
At least 15 arrested at peaceful NYC #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity demo. All at 7th Precinct, Pitt & Broome. Join us for jail support.
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 26, 2015
Read more: Crowds rally for second night in Chicago
In Chicago, protests followed the release of dashboard camera footage showing last year's killing of Laquan McDonald. Officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with first-degree murder for firing into McDonald 16 times.
NYPD arresting more peaceful protesters at peaceful #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity action. pic.twitter.com/qjIPNLX5Ow
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) November 26, 2015
Protesters have besieged the 4th Precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department for more than a week. They are demanding a probe into the death of Jamar Clark, shot in the head during a domestic violence call on November 15.
On Monday, several protesters were injured after three suspects opened fire on the crowd outside the 4th Precinct.
#NYC: More arrests going down at #4thPrecinctShutDown solidarity March! #Jailsupport #blacklivesmatter
— Ash J (@AshAgony) Nov 25 2015
Last month, New York City was the site of the three-day protest against police brutality dubbed Rise Up October, which also featured a demonstration at Washington Square Park.