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In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos

In Pictures and Video: Sunday’s initially peaceful protest turns to chaos

WILMINGTON — County and city law enforcement officers responded to what appeared to be an initially nonviolent but also disobedient and profanity-laced protest outside City Hall with tear gas and stun grenades, dispersing the protestors throughout the streets of downtown Wilmington Sunday night. Officials defended the use of force, saying there were concerns about armed protestors and damage to the downtown area.

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