Weekend Of Destruction: Massive Cleanup Ahead After Looting Continued Overnight In Philadelphia
Philadelphia has another massive clean up job ahead after a second day of violent protests in the city.
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Philadelphia has another massive clean up job ahead after a second day of violent protests in the city.
The Ben Franklin Bridge reopened Monday after being closed in both directions due to violent protests in Philadelphia.
The city entered a second day of unrest as businesses continued to be ransacked and buildings were set on fire.
The officer's foot was run over by a vehicle driven by a looter leaving the scene.
Fire crews were called to the 1800 block of Sanger Street shortly before 7 a.m. Monday.
Local leaders are calling for an end to the vandalism and looting instead of encouraging peaceful protests.
Police sources tell CBS3 officers were woefully unprepared for the continuous waves of violence.
The deadly shooting happened on North 49th Street around 8 p.m.
Some protesters ended up walking north on Broad Street for several miles during the Justice for George Floyd rally.
As protests turned violent and looting broke out in several parts of Philadelphia, there was a sign of hope and unity in South Philadelphia Sunday night.
The Pennsylvania primary election is this Tuesday.
The shooting happened on the 700 block of East Clearfield Street around 5 p.m.
This comes as the citywide curfew will now go into effect at 6 p.m. tonight and last until 6 a.m. Monday.
The city, though, has already put in a request for support from the National Guard.
Mayor Barbarann Keffer says the curfew will last until 6 a.m. Monday.
