Articles tagged as: protests
June 1, 2020
Holcomb Relies On Local Leaders To Request State Police, National Guard Support
Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana State Police and National Guard are ready to deploy to any community around the state that requests assistance.
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Holcomb Says He's Working On 'To-Do List' To Address Racial Injustice
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he'll continue to work on his to-do list for addressing systemic racism and injustice in Indiana.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Protests Continue And Use Of Force Addressed
Groups of protestors demonstrated peacefully in Indianapolis thoughout the day Monday but streets are ordered clear by 8 pm. Officials and police say the move aims to prevent more violence.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Peaceful Protests Followed By Police Clashes Take Place Across Indiana Over Weekend
Over the weekend, hundreds of demonstrators across Indiana joined national protests against police violence. Most of the protesters were largely peaceful. Police clashed with crowds in response to thrown objects and vandalism by firing tear gas, pepper spray pellets and flares.
Read MoreMay 31, 2020
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Issues County-Wide Curfew To Start Sunday Night
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett instituted county-wide curfew to start Sunday at 8 p.m.
Read MoreMay 31, 2020
Sunday Night Starts With Tear Gas, But City Streets Go Quiet Under Curfew
Police fired tear gas at protesters gathered in downtown Indianapolis Sunday, well ahead of a county-wide curfew was set to begin at 8 p.m. But as the curfew took hold, calm settled on the city.
Read MoreMay 30, 2020
Police And Protesters Square Off In Fort Wayne
What began as a peaceful protest early Friday evening on Fort Waynes Courthouse Green turned into tear gas and riot gear by 8 p.m.
Read MoreMay 30, 2020
Indianapolis Officials Respond To Friday Night's Protests
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor addressed protests that turned chaotic and violent Friday night.
Read MoreMay 30, 2020
Two People Dead Following Second Consecutive Night Of Violence In Downtown Indianapolis
Police say two people are dead following shootings that occurred late Saturday night amid violent protests in downtown Indianapolis.
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