Hundreds of people in Various technology and clothing stores were looted in Philadelphiawhich unleashed the procedure of the local police, which achieved some arrests, in events that shook the United States and could be linked to a controversial ruling that favored a police officer who killed a black man.
According to reports, this Tuesday night a group of young people forced their way into several stores in the central area of the city, such as Footlocker, Apple Store and Lululemon and destroyed everything in its path.
Given this, the Police launched a chase against several young people who had filled plastic bags with a variety of items, managing to recover iPhones and iPads.
In videos broadcast on social networksteenagers can be seen running to leave the Lululemon sports clothing store, while police officers stop and knock down several of them on the sidewalk.
So far, no injuries have been reported, but according to CBS Philadelphia, a security guard was assaulted at a Foot Locker store.
Riots after controversial ruling
The mass looting occurred after a peaceful demonstration in response to a judge’s decision to dismiss murder charges and other accusations against police officer Mark Dial, who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry, in what was defined as a new attack by the security forces against the black population.
For his part, Acting Police Commissioner John Stanford assured NBC Philadelphia that between 15 and 20 arrests had been made and Two firearms had been recovered, but he was not sure if they were related to the looting.
The looting also coincided with Target’s announcement that it would close nine of its stores in four states, including one located in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City and three others in the San Francisco Bay area.
The decision was made due to the increasing incidence of theft and organized crime activities in retail storeswhich had put the safety of its employees and customers at risk.
The city’s mayor reported that approximately one thousand people were involved in the looting and acts of violence. In the northern part of the city, significant damage was reported to several businesses and ATMs.
Source: Ambito
