While tens of thousands of people across Georgia participated in localized, peaceful demonstrations and protests on June 14, one such gathering near the Embry Village Shopping Center close to Doraville led to eight arrests and the deployment of gas munitions on the crowd by law enforcement.
According to DeKalb County officials, protesters entered Chamblee Tucker Road and attempted to march toward the interstate ramp, “creating a dangerous situation for both demonstrators and motorists” during the planned protest.
“Officers issued multiple lawful commands for protesters to return to the sidewalk,” continued a news release from DeKalb County government. “When those commands were not followed, additional law enforcement support was called in, including the Georgia State Patrol and DeKalb County Police Department’s Tactical Response Team. To prevent further escalation and ensure public safety, gas munitions were deployed, and several arrests were made.”…