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CUAPB 2 City Council: "You are responsible for this." LIVE NOW bit.ly/1S80Cx3 #Justice4Jamar #Minneapolis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CURCgueUsAI-5oL.png
by Unicorn Riot via twitter 11/20/2015 3:51:55 PM -
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Three protesters were removed from Mpls city council meeting, lamenting lack of police accountability. #jamarclark http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CURDF8fXIAELca8.jpg
by Laura Yuen via twitter 11/20/2015 3:57:42 PM -
Minneapolis City Council Meeting Disrupted
Several people with the group Communities United Against Police Brutality began disrupting the council meeting, demanding to speak outside the council's regular public testimony rules.Michelle Gross, the group's leader, began shouting to be heard. Several city council members moved to suspend the rules to allow public testimony now. The council defeated the proposal. Two other people who attempted to speak to the council were escorted out.
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by Michael Olson, MPR News via Instagram 11/20/2015 4:50:05 PM -
Anti-police brutality activist Michelle Gross is escorted out of City Council chambers after disrupting mee...
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City Council going into closed session to discuss "security." Prez Johnson confirms it is about 4th Precinct issues.by Eric Roper via twitter 11/20/2015 4:53:52 PM -
I'll be on with @webertom1 in a few minutes to report on #JamarClark protest at Minneapolis city council hearing today.by Laura Yuen via twitter 11/20/2015 5:01:00 PM
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City Council going into closed session to discuss "security." Prez Johnson confirms it is about 4th Precinct issues.by Eric Roper via twitter retweeted by laura_yuen 11/20/2015 5:22:14 PM
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Pres. Candidate Bernie Sanders lends support to #Justice4Jamar
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Faith and community leaders come together over Clark shooting
Jon Collins, MPR News
Leaders of Minnesota’s African immigrant groups say they’re united behind the NAACP’s calls for transparency and justice in the investigation of the police shooting death of Jamar Clark.
“We are concerned about the situation,” Abdullah Kiatamba, executive director of the group African Immigrant Services told reporters Friday. Group leaders said they support calls from Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison and the NAACP for state investigators to release video footage collected of the shooting.
Officials say they won’t do that until after their investigation is complete.
Kiatamba said people should go to today’s 4:30 p.m. vigil led by the national NAACP leadership but urged peaceful protest. Larger concerns, including economic disparities and structural racism, are intensifying the tension over the shooting, he added.
He acknowledged African immigrants groups and African-American organizations haven’t always worked in tandem and said this was an effort to “start a new page” in the relationship.
“Their problems are our problems. Their challenges are our challenges. Their aspirations are our aspirations,” he said. -
Community And Faith Leaders On Clark Shooting
SoundCloudLeaders of Minnesotaâs African immigrant groups say theyâre united behind the NAACPâs calls for transparency and justice in the investigation of the police shooting death of Jamar Clark. Live updates: -
Plymouth Ave N blocked off to traffic between Morgan and Newton. Campfire smell everywhere. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CURvsRQVAAEPs7Y.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 7:12:40 PM -
Hand warmers and gloves and other warm gear donated by supporters. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CURwY8qUkAEMTfX.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 7:15:10 PM -
About 70 people in front of precinct now. Serving donated pizza, potatoes and Mac n cheese http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUR2IghUcAA2WcS.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 8:14:17 PM -
Sidewalk chalk (and some spray paint) on precinct wall. "Where's Betsy?" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CURzjgUUYAAR3iD.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 8:15:06 PM -
Man killed in police shooting tried to escape troubled past
Associated Press
Jamar Clark had been trying to escape a troubled past that followed him much of his life and now hangs over his death.
Clark was shot and killed by a Minneapolis police officer after an altercation early Sunday morning. But police union representatives point to Clark's criminal history as proof that he was a bad actor, and they contend he was reaching for an officer's gun when he was shot.
Protesters, family and friends say his troubled past is no excuse for his death. Clark spent more than three years in prison for an aggravated robbery charge.
Tim Hoag gave Clark a job at his trucking company this year. Hoag says Clark was a great employee. He echoed family members' sentiments that Clark was trying to turn his life around. -
Pies for protesters
Among the many food donations brought in to support protesters in Minneapolis' 4th District, pies from these local bakers, might be among the most welcome. -
Spokesman says Gov Dayton leaving mtg with NAACP officials, mayor to attend Hudson swearing in.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 11/20/2015 8:49:38 PM -
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Mpls students walk out of school to protest
Riham Feshir, MPR News
About 100 Minneapolis middle school students walked out of school to join protesters Friday outside the 4th Precinct.
Anwatin Middle School students met in the gym to talk about events surrounding the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark and some 6th- through 8th-graders chose to leave, said Michael Goar, interim Minneapolis schools superintendent.
"Certainly I'm not looking for kids to be out in the street protesting," he said. "I'd rather have our kids in our building and for us to provide a safe venue for them to express their concerns." -
This LT has been talking with the crowd for last 15 minutes. Says he tries to treat people like he wants treatment. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSB4cDUsAAgyfQ.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 9:14:58 PM -
Crowd reaction ranges from arguing that process around police abuse doesn't work to telling their own bad experience http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSCfnnU8AAFNGK.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 9:15:08 PM -
Street dance party. Car stereo through bullhorn. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSMi3cVEAA8UWk.jpg
by Jon Collins via twitter 11/20/2015 9:15:17 PM -
Officers' records: No complaints against Ringgenberg; one closed against Schwarze
Brandt Williams, MPR News
A records summary released Friday by the Minneapolis Police Department shows no complaints lodged through the department's internal affairs unit against Officer Mark Ringgenberg.
Officer Dustin Schwarze has one open internal affairs query and one case listed as closed with no discipline. The officers were involved in the Jamar Clark shooting. -
Demonstrators gather on Plymouth Ave. warmed by numerous wood fires. All is peaceful. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSSOgrUcAAJxry.jpg
by Judy Griesedieck via twitter 11/20/2015 9:38:58 PM -
A man on Plymouth Ave N stays warm in a blanket he made with Black Lives Matter seen on the outside. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSS9-EVAAAimW-.jpg
by Judy Griesedieck via twitter 11/20/2015 9:42:13 PM -
Hodges, Dayton, NAACP talks discuss 'big picture,' no demands
Riham Feshir, MPR News
Gov. Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges met for about two hours Friday with NAACP national leaders. The meeting is over. The only comment came from Hodges who called it a "big picture conversation about police-community relationships."
She said the discussion focused on "what's happening and what's possible. It wasn't a conversation about,'This is what we demand.'"
Those NAACP leaders are set to lead a vigil in north Minneapolis starting at 4:30 p.m. -
A volunteer at the 4th precinct gathering helps serve hot food that was donated. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSWwxaUcAAPLf_.jpg
by Judy Griesedieck via twitter 11/20/2015 9:58:46 PM -
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Jamar Clark's name has been spray painted on the 4th precinct building in the background where demonstrators gather. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSXfNgVAAAsocB.jpg
by Judy Griesedieck via twitter 11/20/2015 10:01:54 PM -
.@MinneapolisPD says it's received info that group may try to cause "disturbance" at 4th precinct - asking demonstrators to report problemsby Laura McCallum via twitter 11/20/2015 10:02:33 PM -
Mpls. cops warn of possible 'disturbance' at evening vigil
MPR News Staff
The Minneapolis Police Department says its received information "that a group may attempt to cause a disturbance this evening" in front of the 4th Precinct station, the scene of days of protest and where NAACP national leaders are expected to lead a vigil tonight.
The department offered no other information but asked "gathered demonstrators to be vigilant and report any actions that may seem out of the ordinary."
Earlier today, the group Black Lives Matter said they believe white supremacists were in the protest crowd Thursday night and warned they may return tonight to the precinct demonstration. -
Counter Stories: Processing current events, from Paris to north Minneapolis mprnews.org/story/2015/11/… via @mprnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSBWSTUwAAxIJK.jpg
by On MPR News via twitter 11/20/2015 10:26:21 PM -
The scene now at 4th Police Precinct in N Minneapolis. #JamarClark protest. Via @MPRnews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSdG6DUYAASIHx.jpg
by Doualy Xaykaothao via twitter 11/20/2015 10:26:33 PM -
Danielle Powell, Jamar Clark's sister, hands out pizza as thanks to demonstrators. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSdN3JUAAExjvp.jpg
by Judy Griesedieck via twitter 11/20/2015 10:27:01 PM -
Gov Dsyton says meeting with NAACP officials included community policing improvements.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 11/20/2015 10:28:59 PM
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Dayton says he will encourage all MInnesota cities to look at police-community relations.by Tim Pugmire via twitter 11/20/2015 10:33:07 PM
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Local NAACP President @nvlevy at 4th Police precinct. Standing by 4 National president soon v @MPRnews #JamarClark http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSerdCUcAAAOYm.jpg
by Doualy Xaykaothao via twitter 11/20/2015 10:33:25 PM -
Bruce Berry joins hundreds of other protesters at Jamar Clark vigil in north Minneapolis http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUSghRhUkAAsalU.jpg
by Riham Feshir via twitter 11/20/2015 10:41:29 PM -
About 300-400 people at vigil including all ages http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUShQs9UsAEPRhS.jpg
by Riham Feshir via twitter 11/20/2015 10:44:39 PM