PITTSBURGH — UPDATE 7:30 p.m.: Police said heavy rain appears to be dispersing the crowd and most people have returned to the starting point.
Protesters have returned to the starting point of their demonstration at N. Euclid Ave. & Broad St.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
The crowd appears to be dispersing from this location.
There are no incidents to report. https://t.co/YNBlql2S8V
UPDATE 6:41 p.m.: The crowd has stopped again and all vehicle traffic in the area is blocked.
The protest has stopped again and the crowd has gathered at Negley & Penn.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
Protesters are listening to speeches.
The intersection is blocked to all vehicle traffic. https://t.co/ZGcokPsGLP
UPDATE 6:33 p.m.: The group is now moving down Negly toward Penn Avenue.
The crowd is on the move again along Negley toward Penn.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
The route has not been shared with police. A final destination is not known.
Drivers should use caution in the area. https://t.co/ZL9rmSQ5FA
UPDATE 6:13 p.m.: The group has now turned onto S. Negley Avenue and is now blocking traffic at the intersection of Baum Blvd. and S. Negley.
Protesters have turned onto S. Negley Ave. and are now blocking the intersection at Baum Blvd. & S. Negley.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
There is no planned route.
Police are monitoring and directing traffic in the area to ensure everyone’s safety.
All is peaceful at this time. https://t.co/50uyxgkMbz
UPDATE 5:57 p.m.: The group is on the move once again, this time along Centre Avenue inbound toward the city.
The protesters are moving again along Centre Avenue inbound.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
Again the route is not known.
Drivers should use extreme caution in the area.
Police are monitoring traffic. https://t.co/DUQubPqB6H
Public safety officials are telling drivers to avoid N. Euclid Avenue near Penn Avenue in East Liberty as a large crowd of protesters is blocking traffic in that area. It’s not clear why the crowd has gathered in that area.
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Officials said the crowd gathered outside the former Zone 5 police station at N. Euclid Avenue and Broad Street. The crowd size is estimated at around 250 people.
The crowd size is roughly 200-250 people.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
Their precise route is not known and is subject to change without notice.
The protesters are currently stopped in front of the Target store at the intersection of Centre Ave. & Penn Ave.
The intersection is blocked to traffic. https://t.co/VJXC6sjFtu
The crowd has begun marching along N. Euclid toward Penn Ave.
— Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 4, 2020
Motorists should avoid the area or find an alternate route. https://t.co/IwjnItm8Ia
Police appear to be in the area keeping an eye on the demonstrators.
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