03:29One protester was detained after scuffles erupted outside the Washington DC Police's Fourth District headquarters on Friday night, as demonstrations over the death of Karon Hylton continued.
Protesters can be seen shouting at and taunting the police, who they blame for Hylton's death. Later, a protester was seen being detained by police officers, with several scuffles taking place between the groups.
Hylton's mother Karen was also present, and spoke to police Lieutenant Jason Bagshaw over a loudspeaker to demand that he release the detained protester. Hylton's mother was reportedly pepper sprayed at a previous rally at the station.
Twenty-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. Protesters claim that under DC law, under most circumstances pursuit is not permitted for traffic violations, and police actions put Hylton in danger. Four officers have been placed on leave while the investigation into his death continues.
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 says he had a mental illness.
USA: Police detain protester as demonstrations over Karon Hylton's death continue in DC
One protester was detained after scuffles erupted outside the Washington DC Police's Fourth District headquarters on Friday night, as demonstrations over the death of Karon Hylton continued.
Protesters can be seen shouting at and taunting the police, who they blame for Hylton's death. Later, a protester was seen being detained by police officers, with several scuffles taking place between the groups.
Hylton's mother Karen was also present, and spoke to police Lieutenant Jason Bagshaw over a loudspeaker to demand that he release the detained protester. Hylton's mother was reportedly pepper sprayed at a previous rally at the station.
Twenty-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. Protesters claim that under DC law, under most circumstances pursuit is not permitted for traffic violations, and police actions put Hylton in danger. Four officers have been placed on leave while the investigation into his death continues.
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 says he had a mental illness.
One protester was detained after scuffles erupted outside the Washington DC Police's Fourth District headquarters on Friday night, as demonstrations over the death of Karon Hylton continued.
Protesters can be seen shouting at and taunting the police, who they blame for Hylton's death. Later, a protester was seen being detained by police officers, with several scuffles taking place between the groups.
Hylton's mother Karen was also present, and spoke to police Lieutenant Jason Bagshaw over a loudspeaker to demand that he release the detained protester. Hylton's mother was reportedly pepper sprayed at a previous rally at the station.
Twenty-year-old Karon Hylton died on Monday after police attempted to pull him over for allegedly riding on the pavement without a helmet. His scooter collided with a car during police pursuit. Protesters claim that under DC law, under most circumstances pursuit is not permitted for traffic violations, and police actions put Hylton in danger. Four officers have been placed on leave while the investigation into his death continues.
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 says he had a mental illness.