Peaceful protests turn tense as night falls in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — WATCH LIVE:
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UPDATE: The OK National Guard is moving in 1 hour into curfew.
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Mayor David Holt will sign a proclamation of a state of emergency in OKC that includes a curfew for parts of downtown ude to violent actions by citizens.
“There are very important issues that we as a city and a nation should confront, and all daytime protests this weekend raising these issues have been peaceful,” said Mayor Holt. “However, we learned last night that things can change after dark. I am proclaiming a state of emergency and instituting a curfew for parts of downtown that will commence at 10 p.m.”
A curfew will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in downtown Oklahoma City between NW 4th Street on the north, Harvey Avenue on the east, Sheridan Avenue on the south and Classen Boulevard on the west.
No one is allowed on public property or vacant premises in the curfew area, except for public safety services.
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The situation has changed drastically in only a matter of minutes at the OKC protest.
A curfew has been put into place for downtown Oklahoma City from 10:00 m Sunday until 5:00 am Monday.
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OKC Police is blocking access to the highway at I-235 and 6th after protesters filled the roadway.
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People are marching on the other side of the police barrier at the County Jail.
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The crowd has started to disperse.
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OKC Police "took a knee" after protester crossed the barrier.
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Protesters are moving towards the police barricade.
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Protesters are responding to armed officers with chants.
Protesters are now outside the County Jail.
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Police have barricaded the jail and police headquarters.
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Some protesters are walking towards OKC Police headquarters.
OKC Police are watching from a distance near the state capitol.
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The state capitol continues to be occupied by protesters. There are no plans for an organized speech.
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The protesters have made their way to the state Capitol.
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Black Lives Matters-OKC is hosting a protest in response to the murder of George Floyd on Sunday near Northeast 36th and Kelley Avenue.
Protesters are gathering and chanting "Black Lives Matter" and "no peace."
The demonstration is seeking justice for Floyd, a black man who died while a white police officer held a knee against his neck in Minnesota.
At a similar protest on Saturday, hundreds showed up to protest the murder of Floyd.
Saturday's protest started near Northwest 23rd and Classen and resulted in over 20 people being arrested.
The crowd made it's way to the Oklahoma City police headquarters and officers used tear gas to try and get the crowds to disperse.
Armored cars have been placed in front of the Oklahoma County Jail and police headquarters for Sunday's protest.
This is a developing story.