White House placed under LOCKDOWN as protests over George Floyd's death reach US capital

A massive group of demonstrators has converged on the White House to protest police brutality, reportedly prompting the Secret Service to place the building on lockdown as tensions run high between marchers and police.

Gathering in northwest Washington, DC on Friday evening, protesters briefly shut down traffic on a major thoroughfare before reaching the White House, where a heavy police presence, barricades and a huge crowd of demonstrators could be seen in videos shared online.

Police clad in riot gear were seen scrambling to get in position around the White House’s West Wing, where the Oval Office is located.

The latest reports suggest the protest is again on the move through the streets of DC, though it’s unclear how many demonstrators have cleared the area around the White House.

At one point during the action, a minor skirmish broke out with police as protesters attempted to tear down barricades, but the spat appears to have resolved without any arrests or major injuries.

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source https://www.rt.com/usa/490199-white-house-lockdown-floyd-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

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