{"id":16402,"date":"2020-06-01T20:09:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T03:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=30000011250"},"modified":"2020-06-02T09:27:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T16:27:33","slug":"in-pictures-a-night-of-chaos-in-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/news\/in-pictures-a-night-of-chaos-in-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"IN PICTURES: A night of chaos in Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A night of chaos in Long Beach\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2UnifbtqaSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sunday&#8217;s demonstration in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis broke down into two distinct parts.<\/p>\n<p>The first, which began a little before 3 p.m., was the march that focused on matters of racial equality and police brutality. That part of the demonstration had broad support from not only those marching but spectators and motorists along the way who shouted and honked their support.<\/p>\n<p>But, later that evening, the second half of the demonstration turned violent, with protesters clashing with police, and criminal, with looters smashing their way into numerous retail stores and restaurants in Downtown Long Beach.<\/p>\n<p>These images, taken in the evening, reflect a city in turmoil.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021159\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021159\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021159 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01142314\/0531-Protest-5-1110x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"739\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A woman and other protesters stand the line on Ocean Blvd. during a protest of the death of George Floyd. Long Beach Sunday, May 31, 2020. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021105\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021105 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110441\/0531-PROTEST20-1110x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"753\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A looter at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021031\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220721\/0531-Protest-3-1-1110x784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"784\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two women take cover as police shoot less-lethal rounds at them. Long Beach Sunday, May 31, 2020. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021030\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021030 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220715\/0531-Protest-1-1-1110x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"604\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters run out of a Walgreens on Long Beach Boulevard. Long Beach Sunday, May 31, 2020. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021029\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021029 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220651\/0531-Protest-2-1-1110x647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"647\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A man raises his hands in front of the police line on Ocean Blvd. during a protest of the death of George Floyd. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021028\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021028 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220633\/0531-Protest-6-1-1110x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"578\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long Beach police direct a man to leave on Ocean Blvd. The man was later shot by a less-lethal round. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021027\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021027 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220618\/0531-Protest-0-1110x397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"397\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long Beach police shoot less-lethal rounds at a protester on Ocean Blvd. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021026\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021026 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220602\/0531-Protest-11-1110x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"625\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A man lies on the ground after being hit by a less-lethal weapon while protesting at Ocean Blvd. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021025\" style=\"width: 923px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021025 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220550\/0531-Protest-21-923x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A demonstrator shows his wound after being hit by a less-lethal weapon while protesting on Ocean Blvd. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021024\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021024 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31220540\/0531-Protest-41-1110x591.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"591\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Long Beach police hold their line at the Promenade during a protest of the death of George Floyd. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021019\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021019\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021019 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31213302\/LB-Protest_0771-1110x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"792\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two people shot with rubber bullets by police receive first aid from other protestors on Ocean Boulevard in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon RIchardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021007\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021007\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021007 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31193057\/LB-Protest_0458-1110x904.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"904\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021007\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protestors faced off with police at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach, arms raised. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021001\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021001 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31191557\/0531-Protest-9-1110x505.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"505\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A firework shoots off as demonstrators run at Pine Avenue and Broadway. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020999\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020999 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31191552\/0531-Protest-87jpg-1110x652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"652\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A protester stands in front of the Long Beach police line at Pine Avenue and Broadway. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020998\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020998 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31191550\/0531-Protest-4-1110x808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"808\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Long Beach police officer trains his less-lethal weapon at the crowd at Pine Avenue and Broadway. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020997\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020997 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31191548\/0531-Protest-2-1110x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"604\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A demonstrator throws a water bottle at a Long Beach police as it comes through the crowd during protest. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020985\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020985\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020985 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31185048\/Looting_0554-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">People loot Hot Topic at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon RIchardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020984\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020984 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31185041\/Looting_0515-1110x786.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"786\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters ransack the Express Factory Outlet at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020983\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020983\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020983 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31185035\/Looting_0507-1110x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"653\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protestors turned to looting at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon RIchardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020981\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31182953\/FOREVER-21-1110x833.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"833\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelly Puente<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000020968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000020968\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000020968 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31171022\/Image-from-iOS-17-1110x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"748\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000020968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protestors protect Nike store in the Pike Outlets after looters attempted to enter it. Photo by Kelly Puente.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021098\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021098 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01103429\/0531-PROTEST19-1110x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"633\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters confront LBPD, at Pine Avenue, as they protest police brutality, sparked by the recent death of George Floyd, by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021053\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021053\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021053 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31235942\/LB-Protest_0691-1110x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"728\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Police form a line blocking access to Pine Avenue from Ocean Boulevard in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021051\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021051 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31234740\/LB-Protest_0430-1110x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"566\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Officers march toward protestors at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach, Sunday. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021052\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021052 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31235851\/LB-Protest_0471-1110x757.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"757\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Police officers found themselves surround by protestors at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021050\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021050 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31234733\/LB-Protest_0441-1110x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"764\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters face off with police at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach, while others loot nearby stores. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021049\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021049 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233938\/LB-Protest_0449-1110x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"503\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Officers faceoff with peaceful protestors while looters plunder stores at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021048\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021048\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021048 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233932\/LB-Protest_0479-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters smashed the door of the Express Factory Outlet at The Pike in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021046\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021046\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021046 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233222\/LB-Protest_0697-1110x625.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"625\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021046\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The aftermath of looting on 5th Street at The Streets in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021045\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021045 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233216\/LB-Protest_0749-1110x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protestors keep their hands in the air minutes before police began firing rubber bullets into the crowd in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021044\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021044 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233210\/LB-Protest_0662-1110x750.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"750\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A protestor holds their skateboard over their head as a police line advances in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021043\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021043 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233203\/LB-Protest_0702-1110x740.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bubblegum machine lays smashed, its contents littering the sidewalk, after looting on 5th Street at The Streets in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021042\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021042 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31233155\/LB-Protest_0712-1110x561.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"561\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters destroy product cases inside a Walgreens in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021102\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021102 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110436\/0531-PROTEST14-1110x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"734\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A protesters spins his tires along Pine Avenue, as people protest police brutality, sparked by the recent death of George Floyd. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021103\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021103\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021103 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110438\/0531-PROTEST18-1110x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"633\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters ride in a classic car along Pine Avenue, as they protest police brutality. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021104\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021104 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110440\/0531-PROTEST19-1-1110x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"633\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters confront LBPD, at Pine Avenue, as they protest police brutality. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021106\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021106 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110443\/0531-PROTEST21-1110x645.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"645\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A man sprays graffiti along Pine Ave., as protesters gathered in Downtown Long Beach, protesting police brutality. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021107\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021107 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110445\/0531-PROTEST22-1110x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021108\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021108 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110447\/0531-PROTEST23-1110x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"642\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021109\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021109 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110448\/0531-PROTEST24-1110x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"583\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A looter kicks in the window at Express Factory Outlet. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021110\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021110 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110450\/0531-PROTEST25-1110x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"780\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters at Express Factory Outlet. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021111\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021111 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110452\/0531-PROTEST26-1110x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"705\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021112\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021112 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110453\/0531-PROTEST27-1110x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"581\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021113\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021113 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110455\/0531-PROTEST28-1110x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"682\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A looter smashes a window with his skateboard, at Forever 21, at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021114\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021114 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110457\/0531-PROTEST29-1110x745.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"745\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters and LBPD at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021115\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021115 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110458\/0531-PROTEST30-1110x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"664\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A man smashes the window of an LBPD cruiser with a hammer, at The Pike Outlets. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021116\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110500\/0531-PROTEST31-1110x783.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"783\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters on Pine Ave. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021117\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021117 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110502\/0531-PROTEST33-1110x701.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"701\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LBPD points a gun with rubber bullets at protesters on Pine Ave. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021118\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021118 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110503\/0531-PROTEST34-1110x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"678\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looters exit King&#8217;s Fish House on Pine Ave. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021119\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021119 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110505\/0531-PROTEST35-1110x550.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"550\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A man documents protesters on Pine Ave., in Downtown Long Beach. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021120\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021120 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110506\/0531-PROTEST39-1110x784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"784\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters tip over a burning refrigerator. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021121\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021121 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110509\/0531-PROTEST40-1110x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"726\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Protesters tip over a burning refrigerator. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021122\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021122 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110512\/0531-PROTEST41-1110x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"739\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smokes rise from a clothing store that caught fire at the corner of 7th Street and Pine Ave. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021123\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/01110514\/0531-PROTEST42-1110x670.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"670\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two looters, one being treated for dog bites, are taken into custody at a shoe store at 2541 East Anaheim Street. Photo by Stephen Carr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10000021039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10000021039\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10000021039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/31222304\/LB-Protest_0675-1110x669.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"669\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10000021039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two protestors hold their hands up as they back away from an advancing police line in Downtown Long Beach, Sunday, May 31, 2020. 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