Florida man who brandished gun at BLM protest was ‘lawfully defending himself;’ no charges filed: police
A counter-protester who pulled a gun during an altercation at a Black Lives Matter
protest in
Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday evening “was lawfully defending himself” and will not face criminal charges, according to the
police department.
About 150 Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in front of the Florida Historic Capitol Saturday and blocked traffic by Monroe Street and Apalachee Parkway, the
Tallahassee Democrat reported. The protest was organized with “no advance notice to or coordination with TPD to ensure safety,” the police department said in a
statement.
“During the protest, a white male entered the crowd and began documenting the protest. That individual was pushed from behind by a white protester, which led to a physical altercation between the individual and several other white males,” Tallahassee Police said. “During the altercation, the individual was knocked to the ground. He got back to his feet and brandished a gun. TPD officers quickly engaged, took the individual into custody, and peacefully dispersed the crowd. There were no reported injuries.
Florida man who brandished gun at BLM protest was ‘lawfully defending himself;’ no charges filed: police