More Than 100 Arrests Made Sunday As Mass Violence Continues Across Philadelphia, Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say over 100 arrests were made Sunday as rioters continued to destroy the city in wake of George Floyd's death. The city entered a second day of unrest as businesses continued to be ransacked and buildings were set on fire.
The unrest led to city officials enacting a 6 p.m. curfew.
As of 12 a.m. Monday, 138 people were arrested including:
- 91 for code violations
- 1 for assault on police
- 43 for looting/burglary
- 1 other/propulsion of missiles
- 1 riot
- 1 vandalism
Arrest Updates: (91) CVN. (1) assault on police. (43) Looting/Burglary. (1) Other/propulsion of Missiles
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) June 1, 2020
(1) riot (1) vandalism
The National Guard was deployed to assist Philadelphia police Sunday evening.
City Managing Director Brian Abernathy said that the National Guard will be taking over a "force enhancer role" that police have played during the recent events.
Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire that engulfed several businesses in Kensington during the overnight hours, while looters continued to break into businesses across the city.
The citywide curfew was lifted at 6 a.m. Monday.