Hundreds of protesters marched down Beatties Ford Road on May 29.
Some protesters threw rocks and bottles at police, smashed the windows of police vehicles and jumped on them, and stole a bike from an officer.
Police used pepper spray bullets to break up the riot.
Some protesters also smashed store windows and looted in the University Park Shopping Center.
On May 30, the protest grew and gathered in Uptown Charlotte, blocking traffic on Interstate 277 and later through the downtown district.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowds.
The city was also placed under a State of Emergency.
City Councilman Braxton Winston was among those arrested May 29.
Hundreds of protesters marched down Beatties Ford Road on May 29. Some protesters threw rocks and bottles at police, smashed the windows of police vehicles and jumped on them, and stole a bike from an officer. Police used pepper spray bullets to break up the riot. Some protesters also smashed store windows and looted in the University Park Shopping Center. On May 30, the protest grew and gathered in Uptown Charlotte, blocking traffic on Interstate 277 and later through the downtown district. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department fired tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowds. The city was also placed under a State of Emergency. City Councilman Braxton Winston was among those arrested May 29.
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