US Capitol Police arrest protesters exterior DNC Headquarters

WASHINGTON — The USA Capitol Police confronted off towards a gaggle of 150 folks protesting exterior the Democratic Nationwide Committee headquarters in Southeast D.C.

In line with info posted to X, previously often known as Twitter, by U.S. Capitol Police, the group gathered within the space of Canal Road and Ivy Road, SE, and are “illegally and violently protesting.”

The group was heard shouting “Ceasefire Now!” whereas standing off towards officers.

Protestors mentioned they needed the eye of the folks inside as a result of they need Democrats to place strain on President Joe Biden to name for a ceasefire in Gaza.  The roughly 150 protestors arrived with what they mentioned had been 11,000 candles to symbolize the reported variety of folks killed in Gaza.

U.S. Capitol Police report that six officers had been injured through the protest, together with being pepper sprayed, punched and receiving minor cuts.

Moreover, one individual has been arrested for assault on an officer.

As of 10:11 p.m., US Capitol Police say the group has cleared however officers will keep within the space “out of an abundance of warning.”

Protesters informed WUSA9 they picked that location and time as a result of they believed high-ranking Democrats had been inside. Some protestors mentioned the intention was to be peaceable and felt just like the police response was an overreaction.

Highway closures had been put into place because the scenario unfolded, together with:

• South Capitol Road between Canal and E Streets, SE.

• Ivy Road between Canal Road and New Jersey Avenue, SE

The Metropolitan Police Division is aiding with what they’re calling “First Modification actions.”

The group If Not Now claims to be behind the protest, saying on X“The killing has to cease. We is not going to be ignored.”

All Home buildings have returned to regular operations.

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