Protests Take Place In Philadelphia After Sterling And Castile Deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Protesters took to the streets on Friday to protest two recent incidents of two black men dying after being shot by law enforcement in Louisiana and Minnesota.
The march is beginning from 12th and Arch - @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/hYCcMQvQTQ
— Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) July 7, 2016
The shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile have sparked outrage across the country and on social media. They are the latest incidents in a series of them that have fueled the narrative that there is a rift between the black community and police throughout the United States.
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Protests began in Philadelphia around 6:30 p.m. as demonstrators started marching, gathering at 12th and Arch near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
This crowd is massive and growing -- @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/350Nr90hOG
— Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) July 7, 2016
On Wednesday, demonstrators marched, blocking an entrance and exit from I-676. Dozens were arrested.