Protesters in downtown Syracuse break windows at the Syracuse Police Department
After a day filled with peaceful protests across central New York and Syracuse, the protests have escalated and become destructive.
Syracuse Police, Geddes Police, Camillus Police, Dewitt Police, New York State Police, and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department were all in the center monitoring the protests.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh responds to protests in central Syracuse
According to the New York State Police, the windows of the Syracuse Police Department were broken.
There was also damage to the Onondaga County Courthouse and the Syracuse Hotel.
Cars lined up in the center could be seen near the Justice Center as protesters launched fireworks.
Syracuse police said protesters threw objects at them.
In a Syracuse police tweet, they ask people to avoid the 500 block of South State Street.
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All protesters ordered to vacate the area of the Public Security Building.
Syracuse Police Department
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All residents asked to avoid the area near the 500 block of S. State St. Objects thrown at officers, risk of serious danger!
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7:14 AM - May 31, 2020
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Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh spoke about the protests saying:
Like other cities in the nation, Syracuse is the site of protests and anger tonight regarding the murder of George Floyd. I share their outrage and support the peaceful actions in which they participated during the afternoon and evening. Late tonight, some protesters became more aggressive and dangerous despite urging most of those involved. I ask all participants to stop any action that puts their safety and that of our City at risk and to dissolve. My commitment is firm to strengthen and improve relations between the police and the community and to ensure the fair application of the law in the city of Syracuse. We can emerge from this national crisis stronger than ever.
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