Metro Phoenix protesters march downtown for 6th consecutive night
Jun 2, 2020, 5:23 PM | Updated: 9:59 pm
PHOENIX — Metro Phoenix protesters returned to the streets for the sixth consecutive night in response to the deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota and Dion Johnson in Phoenix.
In addition to returning to the downtown Phoenix area, another protest location was scheduled in Goodyear.
Two protest locations tonight, June 2, 2020 – one in Downtown and one in Goodyear! See attached flyers for more info #PhoenixProtest pic.twitter.com/DVfLZnOnSl
— Phoenix Protest Live (@PhxProtestLIVE) June 2, 2020
Zero arrests were made following Monday night’s demonstrations in downtown Phoenix.
On Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to deploy the U.S. military unless states took action to effectively halt violent protests.
9:55 p.m.
The Phoenix Police Department confirmed in an email to KTAR News 92.3 FM that there had been zero arrests made in connection to Tuesday night’s protests.
8:08 p.m.
The few remaining protesters outside of the Phoenix Police Department’s headquarters began exiting the area, according to Zetino.
The 8 o’clock curfew in Arizona is now in effect and the few people that were left are walking to their cars. Here’s how it looks outside the Phoenix Police headquarters. @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/xDqnEa7AsG
— Griselda Zetino (@GriseldaZetino) June 3, 2020
8:03 p.m.
Gamiño reported crowds began dispersing in the downtown area following the 8 p.m. curfew.
CURFEW IS NOW IN EFFECT. Most of the crowd has dispersed. pic.twitter.com/axlB0H92GY
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 3, 2020
In Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey ordered an 8 p.m. statewide curfew that began Sunday and will be lifted each morning at 5 a.m until it is scheduled to expire on June 8.
7:49 p.m.
Phoenix police alerted protesters that the curfew would soon take effect and that anyone remaining would be subject to arrest, according to Gamiño.
HAPPENING NOW: @PhoenixPolice have started to announce that curfew is less than 15 min away, they say those still here after 8 p.m. are subject to arrest. pic.twitter.com/yad1B2ik9z
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 3, 2020
7:03 p.m.
A large group of protesters gathered in front of the Maricopa County Superior Court building.
A group of protestors currently in front of the Maricopa County Court and Government Complx, at 200 West & Jefferson, shortly after an organizer reminded them to register to vote. pic.twitter.com/HdOlySzayF
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 3, 2020
6:04 p.m.
Roughly 1,000 protesters began making their way toward the Phoenix Police Department’s headquarters, according to Zetino.
HAPPENING NOW: Protesters are marching through downtown Phoenix. They are heading toward the Phoenix Police headquarters. @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/r7NHzbyPcS
— Griselda Zetino (@GriseldaZetino) June 3, 2020
6:12 p.m.
The on and off ramps on Third, Fifth and Seventh streets were closed on both directions of the Interstate-10, along with the eastbound and westbound on and off ramps on Seventh Avenue, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
**UPDATE: The 3rd, 5th and 7th Street on- and off-ramps are closed on both directions of I-10, as well as the 7th Avenue EB and WB on- and off-ramps.#phxtraffic
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 3, 2020
5:42 p.m.
After marching east of Phoenix City Hall, protesters stopped to take a knee at the intersection of Second and Van Buren streets, according to Gamino.
Protestors have stopped and taken a knee at the intersection of 2nd St. & Van Buren. Again, they are calling for protestors to be safe and non-violent. pic.twitter.com/tgQvmNyutZ
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 3, 2020
He estimated there to be roughly 300 protesters in the area.
5:22 p.m.
A growing number of protesters chanted “no justice, no peace” outside of Phoenix City Hall, according to KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Griselda Zetino.
Organizers of the protest could also be heard calling for another peaceful night of demonstrations in accordance with the statewide curfew beginning at 8 p.m.
HAPPENING NOW: Chanting “no justice, no peace,” a growing crowd of protesters outside Phoenix City Hall. Organizers say they want another peaceful protest like yesterday, adding they’ll abide by the 8 o’clock curfew but will keep returning until they see change. @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/wym0dIVbym
— Griselda Zetino (@GriseldaZetino) June 3, 2020
4:40 p.m.
Protesters had moved from the Phoenix Police Department’s headquarters to Phoenix City hall, according to Gamiño.
The small group of protesters have now moved to Phoenix City Hall. The streets are pretty empty as @PhoenixPolice prepares for road closures in the downtown area. Tune into @KTAR923. pic.twitter.com/idI02dnlSV
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 2, 2020
4 p.m.
KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Gabriel Gamiño reported protesters began gathering outside of the Phoenix Police Department’s headquarters.
I'll be joining @GriseldaZetino today as protestors gather for the 6th consecutive night in downtown Phoenix. This is the current scene outside @PhoenixPolice HQ. pic.twitter.com/gMhOTV73ai
— Gabriel Gamiño (@gaminogabriel) June 2, 2020
2 p.m.
The Phoenix Police Department announced there would be traffic restrictions in the area of the Arizona State Capitol
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. there will be road restrictions in the area of the AZ State Capitol. Please seek alternate routes of travel for your evening drive. #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/HYihjRbVSl
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) June 2, 2020
