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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the San Diego Hall of Justice Sunday afternoon, demonstrating against police brutality.
Protesters in San Diego called for justice for George Floyd, whose in-custody death in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the nation.
See updates on Sunday's protests below (refresh for updates):
UPDATE 12:30 a.m. Monday - Mayor Kevin Faulconer tweets, "Peaceful protesters march because they care about our community, justice, and accountability. Looters and rioters do not. We won’t stand for anyone hijacking this moment to perpetuate violence. The City will keep working to maintain order."
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UPDATE 12:25 a.m. Monday - Police say rocks are being thrown at officers at 500 Broadway and that more arrests are being made.
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UPDATE 11:42 p.m. - San Diego Police officers reporting on Twitter they are taking rocks at State St. and Broadway with damage. Vandalism with bats to businesses at Kettner and West Broadway are being reported as well.
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UPDATE 11:32 p.m. - SDPD are arresting a handful of people at 4th Ave. and Beech St. At least 10 people have been placed in handcuffs, according to reporter Adam Racusin.
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UPDATE 10:31 p.m. - San Diego Police say they are continuing to respond to vandalism and rock throwing at officer downtown near C and State streets.
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UPDATE 10:03 p.m. - San Diego Police report on Twitter that vehicles near Union and A St. are being attacked with rocks. SDPD adds that the demonstration at Pacific Highway and Broadway has been declared an unlawful assembly due to "violence and vandalism" and are telling people to leave.
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UPDATE 9:28 p.m. - San Diego Police officers arrive at Fourth Ave. and C St. Windows are broken at the CVS Pharmacy, according to 10News reporter Adam Racusin. Windows have been broken at an empty building at 5th and C Streets as well.
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UPDATE 9:02 p.m. - San Diego deputies continue to try and force protesters to leave the County Administration Building using tear gas. Many have left, but some are still at the scene, 10News reporter Adam Racusin reports.
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UPDATE 8:38 p.m. - SDSO has reportedly started to fire tear gas at the County Administration Building. 10News reporter Adam Racusin reports he is hearing pepper balls used as well.
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UPDATE 8:23 p.m. - San Diego Sheriffs Department has declared the protest outside County Administration Building an unlawful assembly. SDSO telling people if they do not leave, they will be arrested. Some in the crowd have left, others are staying.
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UPDATE 7:41 p.m. - Protesters continue to demonstrate on the steps of the County Administration Building, with several people addressing the crowd.
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UPDATE 6:39 p.m. - Protesters gathered at the County Administration Building near Waterfront Park to hold 8 minutes of silence for George Floyd.
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UPDATE 4:01 p.m. - SDPD officers continue to push back protesters using tear gas near First St. and Broadway.
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UPDATE 3:27 p.m. - San Diego Police have deployed tear gas at First St. and Broadway in addition to giving dispersal orders, SDPD tweeted.
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UPDATE 3:17 p.m. - SDPD is now making unlawful assembly announcements downtown and asking protesters to disperse "due to the escalation of violence by the protesters," police tweeted.
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UPDATE 3:07 p.m. - San Diego Police officers have arrested at least one person downtown, as officers are using crowd-dispersal techniques.
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UPDATE 3:05 p.m. - Fashion Valley Mall is closed due to potential protesters. Other restaurants in the area are reportedly closing as well.
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UPDATE 3:03 p.m. - Caltrans has updated traffic closures to include the following:
- NB/SB I-5 (mainline), SB SR-163 transition to SB I-5
- SB I-5 transition to EB SR-94
- C St, E St and Imperial on-ramps to SB I-5 have all reopened to traffic
- The San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge remains closed in both directions due to police activity
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UPDATE 2:50 p.m. - SDPD says officers are taking rocks and bottles at Front St. and Broadway and that multiple police vehicles have been vandalized.
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UPDATE 2:39 p.m. - San Diego Police are reporting an "aggressive crowd" at State St. and Broadway and people throwing objects at officers.
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UPDATE 2:18 p.m. - San Diego Police say about 100-200 protesters were reportedly throwing rocks and bottles at officers at 300 Broadway. No force was used and rocks and bottles have since stopped. Numerous groups are walking in different areas of downtown and motorists are advised to be careful and stay clear if possible, SDPD added.
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UPDATE 1:34 p.m. - Caltrans says the following closures are in place due to police activity:
- NB/SB I-5 from SR-163 to Cesar Chavez Pkwy
- San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge (in both directions)
- SB SR-163 transition to SB I-5
- SB I-5 transition to EB SR-94
- C St, E St and Imperial on-ramps to SB I-5.
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UPDATE 1:31 p.m. - La Mesa will have another citywide curfew Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, according to La Mesa councilmember Akilah Weber.
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UPDATE 1:29 p.m. - San Diego Police say a group of protesters has moved onto I-5 near B St. and remain peaceful. SDPD is asking motorists to be aware of closures in the area.
Inbound and outbound traffic has been closed on the Coronado bridge, according to the City of Coronado.
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UPDATE 1:22 p.m. - San Diego Police say they are asking protesters outside their headquarters to move to a larger area at the intersection of 15 and E streets to continue demonstrating. Police say the protest has remained peaceful.
