The video was provided and edited by Phoenix Police. Arizona’s family requested the raw material. PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – Protesters gathered in downtown Phoenix on Sunday in honor of Michael Brown Jr., the 18-year-old black man who died after being killed by the police officer on August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri Darren Wilson was shot dead Jim Fry, 3TV / CBS 5 Phoenix Police confirmed that an “illegal gathering” of criminal activity had been declared during the 7:13 pm demonstration. Eight people were arrested. Crews from Arizona’s family watched protesters gather outside Phoenix Police Headquarters on 7th Avenue and Washington Street. According to court records, about 50 people attended the “illegal gathering” and entered the south side of Phoenix Police Headquarters. Several people were involved and participated by attacking about ten officials who were trying to keep the peace there. Courtesy: 35 year old MCSO Bruce Franks has been arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm against an officer, resisting arrest, riot, illegal gathering, criminal trespass and more. William Reed, 27, has been charged with grievous bodily harm against an officer, resisting arrest, body armor misconduct, riot and other charges. 29-year-old Khiry Wilson was arrested and charged with rioting, resisting arrest, refusing to disperse and criminal trespassing. Franks, Reed and Wilson all jumped across the pedestrian mall to enter the police compound, where they attacked and rioted officers. Courtesy: 22-year-old MCSO Jonah Ivy was charged with trespassing, rioting, resisting arrest, and obstructing law enforcement when he tried to pull Franks away from officials. Richard Villa was charged with grievous bodily harm against officials, riot, illegal gathering entering and blocking a thoroughfare. Niyen King, 21, was arrested and charged with rioting, obstructing law enforcement, resisting arrest, unlawful gathering and trespassing. Like Reed and Franks, King jumped over the pedestrian fence to get to the south side of Phoenix Police Headquarters and urged officers to try to disrupt Frank’s arrest. Nikkolas Quinones, 27, has been charged with grievous bodily harm against an officer, control of an officer’s tools, riot and illegal gathering. According to court records, Quinones rushed to the line, “aggressively and deliberately” grabbed an officer’s shield and made a serious assault. The officers used pepper spray to stop him. Elizabeth Urias, 26, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, riot and unlawful gathering on two counts. Courtesy: MCSO Crews of Arizona’s Family watched protesters gather outside Phoenix Police Headquarters on 7th Avenue and Washington Street. The rally began at 6 p.m. in the city center Prosecutor: No charges in the death of Michael Brown after re-investigation Large numbers of protesters were able to wear masks according to COVID-19 security protocols. Some of them shouted “I know we are going to win”, “We are ready” and “Microphone check”. Jim Fry, 3TV / CBS 5 At one point during the demonstration, police were heard telling protesters to “leave the property immediately”. They warned the crowd that if they did not break up they would be “arrested”. The authorities even ordered people to leave the media. Jim Fry, 3TV / CBS 5 Jim Fry, 3TV / CBS 5 Ultimately, a barricade was put in place to drive the crowd away. Some protesters yelled “Stop touching me” at the officers when they tried to get them to leave. In the midst of the excitement, there were also large, explosive noises. Eventually the crowd dispersed from the entrance of the building and continued their rally down the street. A investigation into the criminal activities during the rally is underway, the police said. Police say they are working on uploading videos from police cameras that are on the property. Stay with Arizona family for the latest on this demonstration.
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