MIAMI — A peaceful “I Can’t Breathe” march that started on Biscayne Boulevard moved west to Overtown. The majority of them marched on to Interstate 95 to block northbound and southbound traffic. A much smaller group stood in front of the Miami Police Department’s employee garage.
Once the march ended, a “No Justice, No Peace” protest started. Vandals spray-painted a sign on I-95 and parked police cars. Officers didn’t react until after a protester threw a gallon at a police officer and another managed to intercept it and it bounced back. Officers quickly suit up with riot gear.
Protesters threw projectiles. Officers fired rubber bullets and tear gas. The protesters dispersed and set cars on fire. There was looting at Bayside Marketplace and vandalism at Miami Dade College. Miami-Dade County set up a 10 p.m. curfew, and the looting continued in Wynwood and Midtown.
PHOTOS: TENSE EVENING
Cars on fire, looting, heavy police presence
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Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
miami protest A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami.
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. A peaceful march against police brutality turned into a nightmarish evening in Miami. (Torres, Andrea)
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami. Officers responded to "No Justice, No Peace" protest Saturday and Sunday in Miami.
PHOTOS: CORAL GABLES
Peaceful ‘Justice for George Floyd’ march ends with prayer with Chiefs of Miami-Dade County
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A peaceful protest in Coral Gables A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality.
A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality. A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality.
A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality. A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality.
A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality. A peaceful protest in Coral Gables on Saturday ended with prayer with Miami-Dade County police chiefs who are committed to having a virtual town hall to discuss how to prevent police brutality.
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About The Author
Andrea Torres
The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award.