DALLAS (KRLD) - Protests due to the killing of George Floyd continued in the Dallas area on Saturday, causing in both the North Park and Galleria malls to close their doors to the public. Protesters now in front of the central detention … Of those, 27 were arrested on … Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas police Chief Renee Hall called for a night of peaceful protests after Friday's march turned destructive, lasting into early Saturday morning. COVID-19 Tracker: What We Know About the Virus in DFW and Around Texas, Virtual Learning Day for Families in Honor of MLK Day, Copyright © 2021 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Dallas police estimated 150 protesters looted a cigar shop and a donut shop at the intersection of Elm and Lamar streets, while NBC 5's media partner The Dallas Morning News captured video of others looting a Subway on Field Street. It just buries people that work really hard.". It’s horrific what’s been happening in this country. Police did not say why the third person was arrested. The official protest of the loss has little chance of succeeding. I need him to be strong and determined," Johnson said. ", Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, asked by reporters if the officials gave him an explanation, said, “Not a sufficient one. “People have a right to be mad. There were also reports of looting at a Whole Foods Market in Uptown. "They exploited a collective cry for help for their own personal gain by looting. DALLAS, Texas — About 700 protesters took to the streets of downtown Dallas on Saturday afternoon in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police. Dallas police said they made 74 arrests as of Sunday morn Life isn’t fair. We Take The Streets protest at 6 p.m. at City Hall Vigil to Honor Lives Taken by DPD at 7 p.m. at DPD Headquarters Friday, October 16. Mavs radio broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein said Cuban was steaming in the locker room after the game. As looting continue for the second straight night, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson implored people to stop. The Dallas Chief of Police reported nearly being hit by a thrown brick during a protest. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is protesting Saturday night’s four-point loss to the Atlanta Hawks, citing a bad call by the officials. r/Dallas Protest Discussion Thread - 05.30.2020. Officials then reviewed the play on video. Greg Abbott (R) announced he would activate the Texas National Guard and deploy state troopers to the state's largest cities Saturday to help local police departments. State troopers block traffic going into downtown Dallas at Woodall Rogers and N. Akard. If there is a major development a new thread for that event may be created. Police arrested dozens of people Saturday night in Dallas, following a peaceful march and rally earlier in the day at city hall. They started at … At intersections across downtown, NBC 5 reporters saw Texas Department of Public Safety state troopers and Dallas police officers closing intersections. Earlier Saturday, hundreds gathered outside Dallas City Hall and marched through downtown, demanding justice after the killing of Floyd. Because (Collins) was in his shooting motion when my whistle blew, it's deemed continuation, so therefore the basket counts.". It doesn’t fix the problem. It marked the second straight day of protests in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Following an afternoon rally at Dallas City Hall, some protesters blocked traffic on Central Expressway Saturday night. "People have no idea how much it means that finally we’re being heard. The protest started with a rally at city hall before an estimated crowd of 700 marched peacefully through downtown, ultimately returning to city hall. About AR15.COM. World News | Associated Press | Saturday August 27, 2016 . We respect the rights of peaceful protesters, but violence or destruction of property is unacceptable. On Saturday night, BLM protesters gathered outside the Dallas Police detention center demanding his release. The man went to the 2200 block of N. Lamar Street, which is where the House of Blues is located, carrying a machete, "allegedly to protect his neighborhood," police said. Onlookers tend to man whose attack was captured on video and posted on social media. Gov. “He went off for six minutes and I think he was even more strident then than he was in those tweets and those quotes are out there. The Dallas Cyclist Community will be going on a silent group ride protest from Dallas … Police said one person was arrested Saturday afternoon, and by 6 p.m. damage was largely limited to a Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle that was spray painted. Hundreds of people took a stand Saturday to put a spotlight on the recent Black Lives Matter movement. 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