Boston Protest : Mayor Marty Walsh concerned

Massachusetts : Boston Protest; Peaceful demonstrations throughout the day, destructions and looting overnight. Thousands protesters marched peacefully through the city carrying “Black Lives Matter’ signs and chanting “the people united will never be defeated’ to show anger over the death of George Floyd.

The peaceful nature of the Boston protest turn violent on Sunday night. Destruction and looting filled the streets of downtown Boston for several hours.

I am so proud of this damn city right now. Boston DID NOT COME TO PLAY. There feels like there’s more people than the Patriots parade #bostonprotest #boston #BLACK_LIVES_MATTERS pic.twitter.com/4yZ4zQ5LO2

— BURRATATATA(x5)TAH – Missy E, Fellow ? Enthusiast (@vilvaraja) June 1, 2020

Frontline healthcare members of Tufts Medical center also stood up outside.

#bostonprotest Massive applause for members standing outside of Tufts medical center pic.twitter.com/t9cpF7ByR8

— Boston Stringer Media (@StringerBoston) June 1, 2020

Nicole Oliverio tweeted a video post to share the peaceful demonstrations of Boston protest. She tweeted “a look from above of the protestors who have marched peaceflly from Nubian Square to the State House. This is only a small portion of the people who have gathered to protest the wrongful death of George Floyd.”

A look from above of the protestors who have marched peacefully from Nubian Square to the State House. This is only a small portion of the people who have gathered to protest the wrongful death of George Floyd. #boston25 #bostonprotest pic.twitter.com/6CIVEkb816

— Nicole Oliverio (@NicoleOliverio) June 1, 2020

The atmosphere downtown changed dramatically after sunset. Boston police were seen using pepper spray and hitting man with a baton in Downtown crossing just after 9 p.m .

The Boston protests are getting crazy! Live footage of the looting going on at downtown crossing pic.twitter.com/NbAwynaqN2

— Amirah ? (@tpwkhazzastyles) June 1, 2020

Vandalism and looting was seen at multiple stores in the area, including in Downtown crossing , on Newbury Street and at the Copley place mall over the next several hours.

Riots, looting, fires across downtown Boston after 'Black Boston' protest takes a turn. @Meghan_Ottolini reports: pic.twitter.com/MDtIBhVOBg

— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) June 1, 2020

Boston Mayor Marty Walse tweeted “I am angered, however, by the people who came into our city and chose to engage acts of destructions and violence , undermining their massage. If we are to achieve change and if we are to lead the change, our efforts must be rooted in peace and regard for our community”

I am angered, however, by the people who came into our city and chose to engage in acts of destruction and violence, undermining their message. If we are to achieve change and if we are to lead the change, our efforts must be rooted in peace and regard for our community.

— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) June 1, 2020

In viral video , Boston police caught smashing their own car.

Boston police caught smashing their own car. #bostonprotest pic.twitter.com/6EOakRP5yB

— david ?? #GreenEnter (@realDavidOnline) June 1, 2020

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a similar massage supporting the protest but denouncing the violence

…from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly – and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents.

— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) June 1, 2020

He said ” I also want to express my gratitudes to all the police officers and other first responders working to protect the people of Boston from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly – and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents”

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