The Minneapolis Police Department said that “at least 30 people were arrested, cited and released” during the protests that took place on Friday evening.
According to police, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a large crowd of several hundred people gathered near the Canopy Hotel before moving to the Depot Renaissance Hotel.
“Throughout the evening, the crowd moved through the area, at times walking on the roads,” police said.
“At approximately 10:15 p.m., police officers declared the gathering unlawful and issued several dispersal orders. Some individuals were arrested, cited, and then released,” police continued. “The main crowd began to disperse. A smaller group continued to move downtown. Others remained near the Canopy Hotel, where additional dispersal orders were issued, and more individuals were arrested and cited.”
“Over the course of the night, individuals threw snow, ice and rocks at officers, police vehicles and other vehicles on the roadway,” the Minnesota Police Department said.
At least 30 people were arrested and released during the evening, according to officials.
– Ahmed Hemingway, ABC News correspondent
