May 31, 2020
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TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)—A Black Lives Matter protest earlier this afternoon turned into violence as the sun set and protesters turned rioters burning police cars, buildings, smashed windows, looted stores and clashed with police. Numerous mutual aid police were called from neighboring towns all over Mercer County, Middlesex County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
During a 10:30 pm press conference held at Trenton Fire Headquarters on Perry Street, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora said, “Today, a similar protest started (yesterday’s protest here) and was also by enlarge peaceful until the evening hours descended and the crowd which was many were from out of town, some were from in town decided that their productivity would be by starting to loot stores on West State Street. I don’t believe in taking looting a sneaker store, a liquor store really is productive or keeps the discussion going.”
“We need so many things that we need to focus on here in this city whether it would be economic development or creating a better city and moving it forward, this sends us backwards. Sends the wrong message and I understand that there is anger across America, from NY to Philadelphia to Los Angeles and we’re no different.’
“We urge everyone to adhere to the curfew we want the city open soon as possible, but this sets us backwards”
The mayor thanked Trenton Police Department working in conjunction with the NJ State Police, Mercer County Sherriff’s Office, Hamilton Township Police, Hopewell Township Police, Lawrenceville, Princeton, Robbinsville, Highstown, some from Burlington, Falls Township, PA, (more have responded not on this list as far as Middlesex County tonight)
Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News
Trenton police cars burning in the city after protesters turned into rioters:
Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News
Looting at the CVS in 1200 Block of Greenwood Avenue just as the Mayor finished the press conference, this was at 11:14 pm:
Looting at the CVS in 1200 Block of Greenwood Avenue just as the Mayor finished the press conference, this was at 11:14 pm
Large police presence in the 1700 Block of Nottingham Way in Hamilton Township. Police were lining driveways to stores both sides of the roadway not just the shopping center.
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Trenton Press Conference on violence and looting in the city during the protest today:
Michael Walker
Acting Public Information Officer
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora
Mayor W. Reed Gusciora
Angelo J. Onofri Mercer County prosecutor
Sheilah Coley, Director
Trenton Police Department
Derrick Sawyer, Director
Trenton Fire and Emergency Services
Derrick Sawyer, Director
Trenton Fire and Emergency Services
Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News