George Floyd protests turn violent in downtown Seattle, sparking curfew; National Guard on stand by

SEATTLE — After several hours of peaceful gatherings and marches by thousands of people protesting the death of George Floydin Minneapolis, Seattle police said the crowd became violent, throwing bottles and setting several Seattle police cruisers and possibly other cars on fire near Westlake Center downtown.

Seattle police say both officers and citizens were injured.

Stores are being looted and vandalized.

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