ATLANTA — A fifth night of protest is likely in Atlanta, several demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement said.
They say their efforts are not over yet.
Several protesters calling for police reform gathered at Woodruff Park and Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta Sunday. It was the fourth consecutive night protesters took to the streets of Atlanta in response to recent police shootings across the nation.
Protesters who gathered at Woodruff Park joined protesters at Centennial Park and the large group marched through the streets of downtown Atlanta.
Some protesters clashed with state troopers at an interstate entrance at Piedmont and Ellis.
Georgia State Patrol blocked off streets near the state capitol building. Protesters saw the troopers' blockade and headed straight for the line of troopers just before 11 p.m.
Moments ago protestors face to face with @ga_dps officers in front of the Capitol #ATLIsReady #ATLProtest @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Hl6xeQN2Z9
— Renee (@Camera_girl_Nee) July 11, 2016
Shortly after that, protesters made their way throughout downtown Atlanta, eventually ending at Piedmont Park around 1 a.m. Monday.
Protesters said they were planning their next march for Monday evening at 7 p.m. in Buckhead.
Sunday's events came after recent frustration over the police-involved shootings of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minnesota.The aftermath of both shootings were captured on cellphone video.
A sniper opened fire on police officers in Dallas on Thursday as a peaceful protest against police violence came to an end.
Protesters have cleared the Capitol area, and state troopers and police are staying put. pic.twitter.com/CXdUYJlz2l
— Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) July 11, 2016
Correction: This is Mitchell/Washington intersection by the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/Znp1i2Aofc
— Jason Durden (@JasonDurdenWSB) July 11, 2016
WATCH LIVE: Protesters march in downtown AtlantaWATCH LIVE: Protesters march in downtown Atlanta. A group is on the move after a large rally this evening. http://2wsb.tv/29rxvnZ
Posted by WSB-TV on Sunday, July 10, 2016
Protestors continuing down Mitchell/Capitol Square down to Capitol Ave where troopers have road blocked. pic.twitter.com/PSrdHOMjMk
— Jason Durden (@JasonDurdenWSB) July 11, 2016
Crowd stopped at Peachtree Center and Ellis. pic.twitter.com/w18GSbdB2a
— Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) July 11, 2016
Atlanta: With on going protests, Marietta St is GRIDLOCKED both ways between Ivan Allen Jr Blvd and Centennial Olympic Park Dr
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) July 11, 2016
Marching toward Woodruff pic.twitter.com/GFErjn74NO
— tyler, the reporter (@ByTylerEstep) July 11, 2016
@wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Qo8HnvPyyK
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 11, 2016
@wsbtv pic.twitter.com/Lr5ONgwOq6
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 11, 2016
We are hearing the protestors at #woodruffpark will be marching here to @centennial_park to join these demonstrators. @wsbtv #HappeningNow
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 10, 2016
Channel 2's Matt Johnson walked with protesters as they moved from Woodruff Park to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta.
"Who's streets? Our streets." pic.twitter.com/PC6OQz5OMz
— Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) July 10, 2016
WATCH LIVE: Protesters on the move in downtown AtlantaWATCH LIVE: Protesters march through downtown Atlanta. A group is on the move from Woodruff Park to Centennial Olympic Park where another rally is taking place. http://2wsb.tv/29rxvnZ
Posted by WSB-TV on Sunday, July 10, 2016
Demonstrators say: "be an advocate for action. Vote. Petition. Speak to your city officials." #HappeningNow @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/66mTT41x7Q
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 10, 2016
This protestor says - she may be young but argues her voice should matter, as well. @centennial_park @wsbtv #atl pic.twitter.com/XRFCuGZGkp
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 10, 2016
People from all over the Atlanta-metro area are @centennial_park rallying against police violence. Stay w/@wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/9KMeyC1v0n
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 10, 2016
Protestors are starting to arrive @centennial_park with their signs. Stay with @wsbtv for the latest. pic.twitter.com/DkDxAKjnNV
— Nefertiti Jáquez (@nefertitijaquez) July 10, 2016
Atlanta Police Chief George Turner wants protesters who have been marching through the city all weekend to remember something about his officers ahead of more protests planned for Sunday night.
"The men and women out there, they're your brothers and sisters. They are no robots. They sweat just like all of us and when they go home they try to make sure their families are in a good place," Turner said.
Turner gathered some officers for a round table discussion with Ambassador Andrew Young and to also praise the work his department has done so far.
.@atlanta_police officers wearing black bands on their badges in solidarity with @DallasPD pic.twitter.com/92MOll3Baa
— Matt Johnson (@MattWSB) July 10, 2016
"They done an amazing job. They've had all kinds of insults pushed at them and they've been extremely cool. They've been professional and I'm so proud of the work they've been doing thus far," Turner said.
Turner says his staff has been working 12-hour shifts to make sure the protests remain peaceful.
"All our administration officers, their off days have been pulled for the weekend and they're out here working to make sure they have the appropriate resources to deal with whatever may come up," Turner said.
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