In a written statement from the Atlanta Police Department (APD), it was stated that there was a clash between the police and the demonstrators who wanted to stop the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which is planned to be built in the city of Atlanta.
In the statement, it was noted that black-clad demonstrators entered the construction site and threw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails and fireworks at the police officers.
In the statement, it was stated that the materials in the construction area were burned and destroyed by the demonstrators, and 35 protesters were detained.
In the statement, it was noted that the demonstrators protesting the construction of the “Police City” (Cop City) may continue their demonstrations in the coming days.