As noted early Tuesday morning here on Red State, Philadephia Police officers shot and killed a black man who was pursuing them with a large knife. They were responding to a domestic disturbance call, and the subject advanced on the officers in the street who attempted at first to maintain distance between themselves and the subject. But when he continued to advance they shot and killed him. Here is a video of the incident.
Stabilized video of the police involved shooting of Walter Wallace. Once in full motion and a second time at half speed to track the knife.
The officers repeatedly tell him to drop the knife.
When Wallace rounded the car, he had the knife pointed at the officer & was charging. pic.twitter.com/1MLhZ0ziI1
— L 🤺 (@SomeBitchIKnow) October 27, 2020
This sparked protests, riots, and widespread looting in Philadephia throughout the night on Monday, and into the early hours Tuesday morning. During the chaos, a Philadephia police officer was struck by a black pickup truck racing through downtown. Here is a video of that incident.
PHILADELPHIA: A police officer is hit by a truck in the middle of a riot
— Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) October 27, 2020
Here are a few videos of police attempting to deal with the rioters and looters early in the evening.
#Philadelphia
(Earlier)
Just wow…Officers were forced to retreat as they were attacked by rioters with a barrage of rocks, bricks and other projectiles.
The person filming is cheering them on and laughs as police flee to escape.
Several were injured.
pic.twitter.com/df1943KA2G— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) October 27, 2020
BREAKING: Looters break into a police van in #Philadelphia.
— SV News 🚨 (@SVNewsAlerts) October 27, 2020
#Philadelphia
(Earlier)
Rioters hurled trash cans and other large objects at advancing riot police officers as they attempted to disperse the crowd. pic.twitter.com/v09oZHyOry— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) October 27, 2020
BREAKING: Rioters set MASSIVE fire on #Philadelphia street—likely police car per photos. pic.twitter.com/3NXYY6KiHc
— SV News 🚨 (@SVNewsAlerts) October 27, 2020
Here are some videos of the citizens of Philadelphia taking the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families by taking some stuff for free.
#Philadelphia
They’re also attempting to rob an ATM. Streamer reports shots fired, which would correlate with police reports. pic.twitter.com/L6chfrxvrd— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) October 27, 2020
#Philadelphia
“Separate group”No, same group.
This news footage shows rioters blocking press cameras, some of the serious damage to storefront windows, and high-intensity green lasers to blind police officers (Antifa tactic)pic.twitter.com/OWEo8LFBpg
— Shane B. Murphy (@shanermurph) October 27, 2020
Mass looting breaks out at clothing and shoe store during tonight’s BLM riot in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/htXN1rsbCk
— Andy NgĂ´ (@MrAndyNgo) October 27, 2020
No word yet from the Biden campaign about whether he or former Pres. Obama plan any campaign events back in Philadelphia to rally support in the community.
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