The Minneapolis Police Department said that “at least 30 people were detained, cited, and released” during protests that took place on Friday night.
According to police, beginning around 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 in roadways,” police said.
“At approximately 10:15 p.m., MPD declared an unlawful assembly and issued multiple dispersal orders. Some individuals were detained, cited, and released,” police continued. “The main crowd began to disperse. A smaller group continued moving through downtown. Others remained near the Canopy Hotel, where additional dispersal orders were issued, and more individuals were detained and cited.”
The Minnesota Police Department said that “over the course of the night, individuals threw snow, ice, and rocks at officers, police vehicles, and other vehicles in the roadway.”
At least 30 people were detained, cited, and released over the course of the evening, according to officials.
-ABC News’ Ahmad Hemingway
