Demonstrators Blocked I-94 Protesting Recent Killing Of Singer, Activist Hachalu Hundessa In Ethiopia
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A large group of demonstrators took to Interstate 94 in St. Paul to protest a recent death in Ethiopia.
A source told WCCO the group was protesting the recent killing of singer and activist Hachalu Hundessa in Ethiopia that occurred Monday.
Metro Transit said the demonstration shutdown parts of I-94 on the westbound lanes for more than an hour.
Route 94 customers: Due to a demonstration on westbound I-94 buses are detouring and may be delayed. Eastbound Route 94 is on its regular route. Thank you for your patience. -HF
— Metro Transit (@MetroTransitMN) July 1, 2020
The demonstrators have since left the freeway and were seen exiting on Lexington Avenue. Traffic on the westbound lanes has opened back up.
This is a developing story. Check back with WCCO for updates.
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