As the crowd swelled, tensions rose. Chemical irritants drifted through the air. Some protesters retreated; others pressed closer to the detention facility. Lines between mourning, protest, and confrontation blurred.
Authorities later declared an unlawful assembly, citing reports of objects thrown at officers and blocked streets and loading areas. Tactical units moved in as dumpsters were pushed into place and thousands filled the surrounding area. Order gave way to disorder, and the scene hardened. Continue reading…