More Than 100 Arrests Made Sunday As Mass Violence Continues Across Philadelphia, Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say over 100 arrests were made Sunday as rioters continued to destroy the city in wake of George Floyd's death. The city entered a second day of unrest as businesses continued to be ransacked and buildings were set on fire.
The unrest led to city officials enacting a 6 p.m. curfew.
As of 12 a.m. Monday, 138 people were arrested including:
- 91 for code violations
- 1 for assault on police
- 43 for looting/burglary
- 1 other/propulsion of missiles
- 1 riot
- 1 vandalism
The National Guard was deployed to assist Philadelphia police Sunday evening.
City Managing Director Brian Abernathy said that the National Guard will be taking over a "force enhancer role" that police have played during the recent events.
Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire that engulfed several businesses in Kensington during the overnight hours, while looters continued to break into businesses across the city.
The citywide curfew was lifted at 6 a.m. Monday.
