Protests over the death of Rayshard Brooks turned violent in Atlanta on Saturday evening.
Brooks was killed on Friday evening after being checked for a DUI while at a Wendy’s drive-thru. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Brooks struggled with police, attempted to run and was shot.
Following a day of protests, a massive crowd gathered near the Downtown Connector by 9pm, reported 11Alive. Police arrived in riot gear as protestors gathered on the side of Interstate 85.
Shortly after, video of rioters breaking into the Wendy’s where Brooks was killed circulated on social media. A little while later, other videos showed the fast-food restaurant engulfed with flames.
#UPDATE Wendy's is officially on fire. @FOX5Atlanta https://t.co/5GyvNd39BR pic.twitter.com/1irEI4rJif
— Alex Whittler (@AlexWhittler) June 14, 2020
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