BlackLivesMatter Hits Police Officer With Brick During March, Wheres Al Sharpton Now? According to recent reports, a Charleston police officer was injured after being hit in the chest with a brick-like material. He was taken to a nearby hospital during a protest and march through downtown Charleston last week. A source confirmed some protesters were throwing bricks as they marched through the city, though authorities say the night started calmly. Things started to get out of hand when a smaller group of protesters broke off from the main group and started marching through the streets, which they did not have a permit to do. The group reportedly began marching up one-way streets putting themselves and others in danger. Authorities stepped in to ensure their safety and the safety of citizens. The group clashed with officers at the intersection of Broad and King streets. The protesters were pushing on a line of officers, trying to move through a barricade when an officer was hit. The brick-like material hit the officer in the chest and then bounced up to hit him in the chin. The officer was able to catch the object and put it on the ground. Officials say the officer was not seriously injured, though he was taken to a local hospital as a precaution and for treatment of cuts and swelling. 