Most of the videos in the article contain violent scenes
Gang groups spread to Midtown and lower Manhattan, following a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd that took place across the city earlier in the day.
At the same time, an NYPD officer was viciously attacked by several men in the Bronx tonight (Monday) as onlookers recording the struggle instigated the suspects. (Video below)
NYPD Cop attacked in the Bronx. I guess the critics will now say he overreacted. NYPD Cops defend yourselves, you are alone! pic.twitter.com/424w5bZbC6
— SBA (@SBANYPD) June 2, 2020
According to footage posted on Twitter by Fox News correspondent Bryan Llenas, another officer was injured on Madison Avenue (2nd Video Below)
NYPD officer injured on Madison Avenue tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZBrSu9eKCV
— Bryan Llenas (@BryanLlenas) June 2, 2020
Just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio tweeted:
“Just left the Bronx. Real problems on Fordham Road, also Burnside Avenue… Spoke with Councilman Fernando Cabrera about immediate steps to address the situation. Also spoke to Commissioner Shea + Chief Pichardo, who are sending additional help.”
See Video Below from the Bronx
This is the current scene on Fordham Road tonight. We are asking you to send out prayers for the safety of the entire Fordham Road community.
— Barstool Fordham (@FordhamStool) June 2, 2020
pic.twitter.com/hDKCtzWCih
Times Square
Video from Monday night and early hours of Tuesday, showed the wreckage and destruction left behind after looters stormed into dozens of stores and took off with stolen goods, leaving behind a trail of debris in
I’m reporting live from Times Square which is absolute chaos right now #nycprotests pic.twitter.com/9Uhqp4TH4m
— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) June 2, 2020
Hard to describe how rampant the looting was tonight in Midtown Manhattan and how lawless it was. Complete anarchy. Literally hundreds of stores up and down Broadway, Fifth Ave, Sixth Ave. Kids ruling the streets like it was a party. pic.twitter.com/y9Ly1UD1WX
— Rachel Olding (@rachelolding) June 2, 2020
Sources by: – NY Post – Fox News – Daily News – Instagram –
By Alex Ammohostianos
