Thousands take to the streets across US to protest police violence
SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of people took to the streets in US cities on Friday to denounce the fatal police shootings of two black men this week, marching the day after a gunman killed five police officers watching over a similar demonstration in Dallas.Protesters clogged roadways in New York City, Atlanta and Philadelphia, and events in San Francisco and Phoenix also drew large crowds. Local media reported that there were no immediate instances of injuries or a significant amount of arrests.Local media in Phoenix reported police in riot gear used pepper spray on protesters.READ THIS: We have a serious problem, Obama says after shootingsThousands marched in Atlanta in what appeared to be the largest demonstration, chanting and waving signs demanding justice, video posted to social media showed. Footage from broadcasters showed the massive crowd facing off with dozens of police vehicles that were stopped on a local interstate highway.Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed tweeted that the rally wa...
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