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George Floyd protests in Arkansas
This is a list of George Floyd protests in Arkansas, United States. Through July 2020, protests occurred in at least thirteen various communities in the state.
On June 1, protesters gathered at the Bentonville Town Square; the protest was originally postponed from the original date after receiving online threats, however, over 1,000 individuals still showed up to protest. During the daylight, the protest was peaceful. However, right before sunset the Benton County Sheriff's Office warned the protesters to disperse, declaring the protest to be unlawful and posting officers in riot gear at the front of the Court House Steps. After the protesters did not disperse, the Benton County Sheriff's Office began releasing tear gas and firing beanbag rounds into the crowd. After this, protesters threw water bottles at the officers who were standing on the steps of the Benton County Court House. After having been struck by water bottles and having "threatening language" thrown their way, more tear gas was deployed at the front of the square. It was during this time back up from multiple surrounding agencies arrived to support the BCSO. One group seemed to be in military uniform, with batons and a rile strapped to their front, while others only carried large batons. Most protesters left following this, but the protesters continuously returned to continue protesting in front of the Benton County Court House.
Right before 11pm, when the park was set to close, the officers again declared the protest to be unlawful, and told the crowd that they could be arrested if they continued to remain in the area. Fireworks were then set off by an unknown agitator, and tear gas was once again deployed in front of the Court House, as well as at the back of the square. At this time the Benton County Sheriff's Office blocked re-entry into the square, using officers holding batons to stand in front of the roadways and re-deploying tear gas to ensure protesters remained out of the square. Almost all protesters left at this time. After the protest, the Benton County Sheriff's Office reported damage to police vehicles.
On June 4, hundreds of protesters peacefully marched from Plaza Boulevard to the Cabot Police Department to demand justice for George Floyd.
On May 31, protesters in Conway marched from downtown Conway towards the Faulkner County Courthouse. The protests eventually spilled onto Interstate 40 at the exit on Oak Street. Authorities made arrests and used tear gas to remove protesters from the interstate. Protesters largely remained on Oak Street close to the interstate for the remainder of the night.
On May 30, a small number of people demonstrated at Old City Park against police brutality. The following day, around 100 protesters gathered at City Hall. On June 1, another demonstration of about 50 protesters took place at Old City Park. All events were peaceful.
Dozens of protesters demonstrated peacefully at the corner of College Avenue and Lafayette Street from 1 to 6 p.m. on May 30. Around 4,000 people attended a peaceful protest at the Fayetteville Square on June 2.
Hundreds of protesters were on Rogers Avenue and Garrison Avenue on May 31, 2020.
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George Floyd protests in Arkansas
This is a list of George Floyd protests in Arkansas, United States. Through July 2020, protests occurred in at least thirteen various communities in the state.
On June 1, protesters gathered at the Bentonville Town Square; the protest was originally postponed from the original date after receiving online threats, however, over 1,000 individuals still showed up to protest. During the daylight, the protest was peaceful. However, right before sunset the Benton County Sheriff's Office warned the protesters to disperse, declaring the protest to be unlawful and posting officers in riot gear at the front of the Court House Steps. After the protesters did not disperse, the Benton County Sheriff's Office began releasing tear gas and firing beanbag rounds into the crowd. After this, protesters threw water bottles at the officers who were standing on the steps of the Benton County Court House. After having been struck by water bottles and having "threatening language" thrown their way, more tear gas was deployed at the front of the square. It was during this time back up from multiple surrounding agencies arrived to support the BCSO. One group seemed to be in military uniform, with batons and a rile strapped to their front, while others only carried large batons. Most protesters left following this, but the protesters continuously returned to continue protesting in front of the Benton County Court House.
Right before 11pm, when the park was set to close, the officers again declared the protest to be unlawful, and told the crowd that they could be arrested if they continued to remain in the area. Fireworks were then set off by an unknown agitator, and tear gas was once again deployed in front of the Court House, as well as at the back of the square. At this time the Benton County Sheriff's Office blocked re-entry into the square, using officers holding batons to stand in front of the roadways and re-deploying tear gas to ensure protesters remained out of the square. Almost all protesters left at this time. After the protest, the Benton County Sheriff's Office reported damage to police vehicles.
On June 4, hundreds of protesters peacefully marched from Plaza Boulevard to the Cabot Police Department to demand justice for George Floyd.
On May 31, protesters in Conway marched from downtown Conway towards the Faulkner County Courthouse. The protests eventually spilled onto Interstate 40 at the exit on Oak Street. Authorities made arrests and used tear gas to remove protesters from the interstate. Protesters largely remained on Oak Street close to the interstate for the remainder of the night.
On May 30, a small number of people demonstrated at Old City Park against police brutality. The following day, around 100 protesters gathered at City Hall. On June 1, another demonstration of about 50 protesters took place at Old City Park. All events were peaceful.
Dozens of protesters demonstrated peacefully at the corner of College Avenue and Lafayette Street from 1 to 6 p.m. on May 30. Around 4,000 people attended a peaceful protest at the Fayetteville Square on June 2.
Hundreds of protesters were on Rogers Avenue and Garrison Avenue on May 31, 2020.