02:41Tense scenes unravelled on Wednesday night as protesters gathered outside Washington DC Police Department for the second night in a row to demand justice following the death of Karon Hylton.
Demonstrators could be seen holding candles, as police with riot shields stood guard outside the police station. Protesters seemed to aim fireworks at officers, and throw objects at them, before police responded with tear gas and flash bang grenades. Several protesters with minor eye injuries could be seen.
20-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after his police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. His family blame the police.
Hylton's death is was one of two deaths related to the police in the USA on Monday. Walter Wallace Jr was fatally shot by police in Philadelphia, sparking two days of protests, and looting in some cases. His family say he had a mental illness.
USA: Protesters and police clash during 2nd night of Washington DC demonstrations
Tense scenes unravelled on Wednesday night as protesters gathered outside Washington DC Police Department for the second night in a row to demand justice following the death of Karon Hylton.
Demonstrators could be seen holding candles, as police with riot shields stood guard outside the police station. Protesters seemed to aim fireworks at officers, and throw objects at them, before police responded with tear gas and flash bang grenades. Several protesters with minor eye injuries could be seen.
20-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after his police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. His family blame the police.
Hylton's death is was one of two deaths related to the police in the USA on Monday. Walter Wallace Jr was fatally shot by police in Philadelphia, sparking two days of protests, and looting in some cases. His family say he had a mental illness.
Tense scenes unravelled on Wednesday night as protesters gathered outside Washington DC Police Department for the second night in a row to demand justice following the death of Karon Hylton.
Demonstrators could be seen holding candles, as police with riot shields stood guard outside the police station. Protesters seemed to aim fireworks at officers, and throw objects at them, before police responded with tear gas and flash bang grenades. Several protesters with minor eye injuries could be seen.
20-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after his police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. His family blame the police.
Hylton's death is was one of two deaths related to the police in the USA on Monday. Walter Wallace Jr was fatally shot by police in Philadelphia, sparking two days of protests, and looting in some cases. His family say he had a mental illness.