BREAKING: Protesters are back outside the home of #Pittsburgh mayor, Bill Peduto. They are requesting to speak to the mayor about recent actions by police against protesters. Peduto is outside sitting on his porch. @PghCurrent
A conversation is happening on Bill Peduto’s porch with the group of protesters.
“I believe that we will win”
The crowd making as much noise as possible on Hastings Street
BREAKING: Pittsburgh Poloce have declared unlawful assembly
Police in riot gear are forcing protesters towards Mellon Park area
Protesters and police are about to meet on 5th Ave – bei Mellon Park Playground
BREAKING Police are giving unclear instructions and are using pepper spray on protesters. – bei Mellon Park
First Police said to get on the sidewalk, then to get off the sidewalk into the park and now said the park closed at 9 after telling the group to go into the park. Several protesters are bleeding after getting shot very close range with rubber bullets.
Is this what you wanted @billpeduto?
A group of PGH media is trying to walk back to our vehicles and police won’t allow us back.