politics
On the ground in Minneapolis after the killing of Alex Pretti
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TL;DR
- Steven Garcia documented protests following a shooting incident.
- Federal officers had cleared the scene before local law enforcement arrived.
- Protestors blocked streets with debris.
- Law enforcement retreated and deployed tear gas canisters.
- The tear gas caused burning sensations in the eyes and mouth, and potential nausea and skin irritation.
- Many protestors were prepared with respirators and safety supplies from previous demonstrations.
- A makeshift vigil was established for the individual who was shot.
- The temperature was below freezing during the events.