The Minneapolis chapter of #BlackLivesMatter held a press conference this morning to call for the release of video of the police shooting of Jamar Clark, an assault suspect who was shot Sunday morning while allegedly interfering with emergency responders attempting to render aid to his victim. The word among those who claim to have witnessed the shooting allege that Clark was already handcuffed when police fired on him, “execution style.”
That shooting inspired #BlackLivesMatter activists to hold a march on I-94 Monday night, shutting down the busy highway and causing huge traffic jams in both directions.
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The group encouraged its members not to talk to members of the media.
We are kicking media racist media out. #Justice4Jamar pic.twitter.com/zfn5C5jscL
— Black Visions Collective (@BlackVisionsMN) November 16, 2015
#BlackLivesMatter is requesting that protesters don't talk to main stream media.
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 16, 2015
Protesters denied interviews with us. Told me we are mainstream media and they have their own media. But they wouldn't tell me what that was
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/AmberKARE11/status/666422922496638977
We're taking highway 94W to demand #Justice4Jamar. #ReleaseTheTapes now and give us the names of the officers who shot him.
— Black Visions Collective (@BlackVisionsMN) November 17, 2015
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#BlackLivesMatter trying to stop traffic at E Lyndale. Accident and fight nearly break out. pic.twitter.com/N0PVJ4atsL
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
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Protesters now chanting "(Expletive) the police." Let's just say it's not a word you'd say in front of mom.
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
#Justice4Jamar pic.twitter.com/tKUdxaYz5g
— northern replant (@colocha_rachel) November 17, 2015
Tensions high. People are planning to take arrest. #Justice4Jamar pic.twitter.com/aMp5s3obge
— northern replant (@colocha_rachel) November 17, 2015
Police attempted to create a detour for stranded drivers.
Police are helping drivers get down a hill so they can drive away. Drivers are beyond thankful. pic.twitter.com/jjoUon5UNq
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
Now protesters are trying to block the detour for drivers. pic.twitter.com/nMY0uvqCri
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
Protesters now have 94 and alternate route blocked off. pic.twitter.com/i8MPoueGCl
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
Picture isn't good, but protesters trying to block a second detour police made for drivers. pic.twitter.com/w6wkJeSmUq
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
Driver tries detour and protesters jump in front and almost get hit. Then yell at driver. pic.twitter.com/J4K7R54QZO
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
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Handcuffs. Don't shoot. #JamarClark #Justice4Jamar pic.twitter.com/TNuqv6aYtM
— northern replant (@colocha_rachel) November 17, 2015
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Dispersal orders given by State Troopers. First warning. #Justic4Jamar #ReleaseTheTapes
— Black Visions Collective (@BlackVisionsMN) November 17, 2015
Police now citing law about no public assembly on freeway. Protesters have 15 minutes to disperse.
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
2nd dispersal order has been giving. Zip ties are coming out. We're not leaving. #Justice4Jamar
Watch live: https://t.co/5TIiPxeuTa
— Black Visions Collective (@BlackVisionsMN) November 17, 2015
Protesters still not moving on I-94 #Justice4Jamar pic.twitter.com/W17YM8KTfk
— FOX 9 (@FOX9) November 17, 2015
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It looks like this small group of protesters will be arrested. They chose not to leave. pic.twitter.com/lhNYhpMNfw
— John Lauritsen (@JDLauritsen) November 17, 2015
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Protesters wanted a formal investigation by the Justice Department, and Rep. Keith Ellison was more than happy to assist.
I have formally asked AG @LorettaLynch to launch a federal investigation into the shooting of Jamar Clark. pic.twitter.com/MNQMPm3XKB
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) November 17, 2015
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