Hundreds of peaceful activists from across the nation gathered at Cleveland State University this weekend for the first national conference to discuss escalating tensions between black communities and police departments throughout the country. After the closing of the conference, as folks were going home, many remained in the streets. Apparently, the police department believed this could create a potential traffic problem, so they attempted at dispersing the crowd.
Cop Caught On Video Pepper Spraying Attendees Of Black Lives Matter Conference
While the police were forcing everyone to take off in different directions, witnesses say that a 14-year-old, who was thought to have been inebriated, was slammed to the ground after transit police confronted him about an open container by a bus stop. As authorities arrested the boy, many attendees began protesting the police department’s actions. So, they decided to lock arms and chant about their displeasure. According to sources, this is when an officer unloaded significant amounts of pepper spray at the crowd.
No word if the allegations about the boy are true or false.
This treatment exceeds what’s necessary from the police department. Considering all the events that led up to this conference, the police here only further substantiate the inequitable and iniquitous behavior directed towards the black community in many instances.
Here’s some footage below:
Cop Caught On Video Pepper Spraying Attendees Of Black Lives Matter Conference
SOURCE: HUFF POST
