Plaza-area streets quiet as Sunday protests end

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent Saturday night in Kansas City.

11:40 p.m. | Streets around the Plaza are mostly clear as police crews continue to monitor areas around Mill Creek Park.

11:03 p.m. | Protesters and media are being asked to move south on Main Street.

10:25 p.m. | KCFD responded to the plaza to put out the fire set to a 41 Action News car.

10:17 p.m. | Mayor Quinton Lucas gave an update as the unrest on the Plaza and in Midtown advanced deeper into the night.

Lucas said "“there’s no reason to resort to violence."

10:15 p.m. | A 41 Action News car has been vandalized and set on fire.

10:03 p.m. | Our live coverage continues on-air, online and on Facebook:

9:53 p.m. | One of the largest group of remaining protesters is standing their ground on Main Street and 46th Street

9:34 p.m. | Rocks and bricks are being thrown at 41 Action News crews who are covering tonight's protests.

Glass behind the American Century Building also has been broken.

9:05 p.m. | A third round of tear gas has been deployed as more officers in riot gear make their way to J.C. Nichols Parkway.

9 p.m. | Some protesters were hit with a second round of tear gas.

A crowd on Main Street is moving north.

8:56 p.m. | Protesters continue to walk along Main Street.

8:45 p.m. | The Plaza is blanketed in smoke.

8:35 p.m. | Officers are now telling protesters that at their assembly is unlawful. KCPD said that crowds must disperse.

8:33 p.m. | Gas has been dispersed at the Country Club Plaza.

8:27 p.m. | Bottles are now being thrown at officers.

8:12 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police said they will not "take enforcement action" unless peaceful protesting is disrupted.

8:10 p.m. | Some protesters have milk on hand as the 8 p.m. curfew goes into effect.

Though protesters are sticking to sidewalks, a water bottle has been thrown at law enforcement.

Overall, the scene has remained calm.

8 p.m. | The 8 p.m. curfew for parks and entertainment districts is now in effect, though hundreds of protesters remain.

7:27 p.m. | Officers have started to put on gas masks.

7:22 p.m. | Some protesters on Emanual Cleaver II Boulevard are encouraging the crowd to return to the J.C. Nichols fountain.

7:20 p.m. | Protest organizers offered masks to those in attendance at today's events, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department.

Officers are asking protesters not to move west on Ward Parkway.

7:11 p.m. | Some protesters also kneeled at the intersection of 47th and Cleaver, while others had one-on-one conversations with officers.

7:10 p.m. | The march has now made its way to Oak Street, passing by the 41 Action News station.

7:08 p.m. | A woman walked the police line to give officers flowers.

6:56 p.m. | A group of protesters has now arrived at Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.

6:52 p.m. | Officers are diverting traffic toward the KC Art Institute.

6:45 p.m. | Officers have directed protesters to move south as they approach the Plaza-area Quik Trip.

6:40 p.m. | The National World War I Museum will close its exterior grounds at 8 p.m. as part of the curfew that was instituted earlier today.

RideKC also tweeted that it will suspend services at 8 p.m.

Additionally, police have started to set up at the Quik Trip on Main Street.

6:38 p.m. | Another group of protesters has gathered on Broadway Boulevard as KCPD has shut down streets in the Midtown, Plaza and Westport area.

6:35 p.m. | Some protesters have made their way to the Power & Light District.

6:30 p.m. | Protesters tried to block Interstate 35 near West Penway Street.

As of a 6 p.m. press briefing, KCPD has not deployed any gas canisters, but three people had been arrested.

Additionally, a splinter group of protesters has headed north.

5:36 p.m. | Protesters near Chuy's take a knee.

5:28 p.m. | Protesters continue making their way south on Main Street, now chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," as others remain on the Plaza.

Aid stations also have been set up near 46th and Main streets.

4:42 p.m. | Protesters are making their way south on Main Street.

4:33 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke with protesters.
4:33 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke with protesters.

He also took a knee protesters as well.
He also took a knee protesters as well.

4:28 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police have shared boundaries of the curfew areas. Curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m.
4:28 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police have shared boundaries of the curfew areas. Curfew goes into effect at 8 p.m.

4:15 p.m. | Jackson County sheriff's deputies are on the Country Club Plaza assisting KCPD.
4:15 p.m. | Jackson County sheriff's deputies are on the Country Club Plaza assisting KCPD.

Police also have blocked off roads at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway.
Police also have blocked off roads at 46th Terrace and J.C. Nichols Parkway.

4:07 p.m. | Some officers were seen shaking hands with protesters.
4:07 p.m. | Some officers were seen shaking hands with protesters.

3:58 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police learned that bricks and rocks have been hidden in areas around Westport and the Country Club Plaza.
3:58 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, police learned that bricks and rocks have been hidden in areas around Westport and the Country Club Plaza.

3:49 p.m. | Protesters are heading north on J.C. Nichols Parkway.
3:49 p.m. | Protesters are heading north on J.C. Nichols Parkway.

Meanwhile, near J.C. Nichols and 47th Street, businesses are being boarded as protesters and police remain in the area.
Meanwhile, near J.C. Nichols and 47th Street, businesses are being boarded as protesters and police remain in the area.

3:43 p.m. | KCPD Cpt. Dave Jackson said that anyone who is in an entertainment district or city park after 8 p.m. is "subject to arrest."
3:43 p.m. | KCPD Cpt. Dave Jackson said that anyone who is in an entertainment district or city park after 8 p.m. is "subject to arrest."
"We have said from the beginning we want them to be in the park, exercise their First Amendment rights," Jackson said during a 3 p.m. press conference, "and that's what we expect them to do. We expect positive. We're starting the day as a new day and we want it to be a positive day."
"We have said from the beginning we want them to be in the park, exercise their First Amendment rights," Jackson said during a 3 p.m. press conference, "and that's what we expect them to do. We expect positive. We're starting the day as a new day and we want it to be a positive day."
He also said that the National Guard, Missouri State Highway Patrol and mutual aid agreements have been initiated.
He also said that the National Guard, Missouri State Highway Patrol and mutual aid agreements have been initiated.
A spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Municipal Court said that roughly 22 citations involving 19 people have been filed. Those citations were issued between 1 and 5 a.m. Sunday near the Country Club Plaza. Charges include failure to comply with police, disorderly conduct and obstruction.
A spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Municipal Court said that roughly 22 citations involving 19 people have been filed. Those citations were issued between 1 and 5 a.m. Sunday near the Country Club Plaza. Charges include failure to comply with police, disorderly conduct and obstruction.
3:38 p.m. | Protesters chant, "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace."
3:38 p.m. | Protesters chant, "Black lives matter," and "No justice, no peace."

Protesters also walked a man who yelled, "All lives matter," toward police.
Protesters also walked a man who yelled, "All lives matter," toward police.

3:33 p.m. | Additional law enforcement officers have arrived at J.C. Nichols Parkway and Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.
3:33 p.m. | Additional law enforcement officers have arrived at J.C. Nichols Parkway and Emanuel Cleaver Boulevard.

3:31 p.m. | Two people have been detained by police.
3:31 p.m. | Two people have been detained by police.

3:14 p.m. | Police are stationed across from Mill Street Park, where protesters currently are gathered.
3:14 p.m. | Police are stationed across from Mill Street Park, where protesters currently are gathered.

3:08 p.m. | Congressman Emanuel Cleaver spoke to 41 Action News about the protests.
3:08 p.m. | Congressman Emanuel Cleaver spoke to 41 Action News about the protests.

3 p.m. | More businesses are being boarded up in Kansas City, Missouri.
3 p.m. | More businesses are being boarded up in Kansas City, Missouri.

2:53 p.m. | One protester prepares a sign for the day's events.
2:53 p.m. | One protester prepares a sign for the day's events.

2:47 p.m. | Jackson County Executive Frank White issued the following statement about the protests:
2:47 p.m. | Jackson County Executive Frank White issued the following statement about the protests:
“As members of our community come together to protest the tragic death of George Floyd and the undeniable injustices that men, women and children of color still face in our country, I encourage them to do so loudly, passionately, and peacefully. We cannot allow the desires of a few, who are more interested in causing damage, to overshadow the vast majority who are demanding their voices be heard about legitimate and long-overdue reforms that are needed in our social and criminal justice systems. If allowed, their message will be lost and our community will suffer.
“As members of our community come together to protest the tragic death of George Floyd and the undeniable injustices that men, women and children of color still face in our country, I encourage them to do so loudly, passionately, and peacefully. We cannot allow the desires of a few, who are more interested in causing damage, to overshadow the vast majority who are demanding their voices be heard about legitimate and long-overdue reforms that are needed in our social and criminal justice systems. If allowed, their message will be lost and our community will suffer.
“While it may be hard at times like this, we must all also remember our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They have a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law, including their own. As we move forward, law enforcement must work with the community, not against the community. It is the only way our community, our county, and our nation can truly begin to heal from a history of inequality.”
“While it may be hard at times like this, we must all also remember our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They have a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law, including their own. As we move forward, law enforcement must work with the community, not against the community. It is the only way our community, our county, and our nation can truly begin to heal from a history of inequality.”

2:12 p.m. | Speakers are discussing their right to protest.
2:12 p.m. | Speakers are discussing their right to protest.

2:05 p.m. | A large crowd has gathered at Mill Creek Park.
2:05 p.m. | A large crowd has gathered at Mill Creek Park.

2 p.m. | A third day of protests have begun at the Country Club Plaza. Watch live:
2 p.m. | A third day of protests have begun at the Country Club Plaza. Watch live:

12:17 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police Chief Rick Smith said in a briefing midday that every one of his officers working Saturday night's protests were struck by some sort of object.
12:17 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police Chief Rick Smith said in a briefing midday that every one of his officers working Saturday night's protests were struck by some sort of object.
Mayor Lucas said roughly 85 people were arrested as part of Saturday night's protests.
Mayor Lucas said roughly 85 people were arrested as part of Saturday night's protests.

12:10 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Sunday he is imposing a selective curfew for parts of the city.
12:10 p.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Sunday he is imposing a selective curfew for parts of the city.
Starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, a curfew will go in place for the Country Club Plaza, the Westport Entertainment District, the Central Business District and Kansas City, Missouri, Parks. The curfew will go until 6 a.m. Monday.
Starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, a curfew will go in place for the Country Club Plaza, the Westport Entertainment District, the Central Business District and Kansas City, Missouri, Parks. The curfew will go until 6 a.m. Monday.
11:35 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police say a woman told them she was shot Saturday night on the Country Club Plaza.
11:35 a.m. | Kansas City, Missouri, Police say a woman told them she was shot Saturday night on the Country Club Plaza.
The woman, who declined to provide additional details to police, sufferered non life-threatening injuries.
The woman, who declined to provide additional details to police, sufferered non life-threatening injuries.
9:58 a.m. | Business owners cleared out rocks from landscaping Sunday morning as another day of protests loomed. The rocks were used to break windows Saturday night.
9:58 a.m. | Business owners cleared out rocks from landscaping Sunday morning as another day of protests loomed. The rocks were used to break windows Saturday night.

Spoke with the owner of Restoration emporium, she has one large window that was broken. Her volunteers are picking up and taking away the landscaping rocks, said they were used to break windows and thrown at officers. #riots2020 @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/4Bxv7t5C6j

— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) May 31, 2020

Spoke with the owner of Restoration emporium, she has one large window that was broken. Her volunteers are picking up and taking away the landscaping rocks, said they were used to break windows and thrown at officers. #riots2020 @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/4Bxv7t5C6j

— Jordan Betts (@JordanBettsTV) May 31, 2020

9:30 a.m. | The Country Club Plaza was closed to all except cleanup crews and business owners Sunday morning. Police want to allow business owners to assess damage and clean up.
9:30 a.m. | The Country Club Plaza was closed to all except cleanup crews and business owners Sunday morning. Police want to allow business owners to assess damage and clean up.
9 a.m. | People helping with cleanup Sunday morning shared their thoughts on the protests.
9 a.m. | People helping with cleanup Sunday morning shared their thoughts on the protests.

“Someone going and stealing does not equivocate to their life“ Elana Moye shares her thoughts on why what happened last night at the protests were justified: pic.twitter.com/huUzTK5Dfx

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

“Someone going and stealing does not equivocate to their life“ Elana Moye shares her thoughts on why what happened last night at the protests were justified: pic.twitter.com/huUzTK5Dfx

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

"There's gotta be a better way..." born and raised KC native, Martin Davis in tears as he gets a clearer look at the Plaza this morning - here's what in part he had to say: pic.twitter.com/u9hkJ2Ynhv

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

"There's gotta be a better way..." born and raised KC native, Martin Davis in tears as he gets a clearer look at the Plaza this morning - here's what in part he had to say: pic.twitter.com/u9hkJ2Ynhv

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

8:30 a.m. | The owners of RE invited people to join them at their store on the Plaza to clean up and pray Sunday morning. RE was one of the stores with windows busted out during protests Saturday night.
8:30 a.m. | The owners of RE invited people to join them at their store on the Plaza to clean up and pray Sunday morning. RE was one of the stores with windows busted out during protests Saturday night.
7:30 a.m. | Volunteers were up early cleaning up destruction and litter left behind when protests turned violent on the Country Club Plaza.
7:30 a.m. | Volunteers were up early cleaning up destruction and litter left behind when protests turned violent on the Country Club Plaza.

For some perspective - here’s what the Cleaver and JC Nichols around 2:30 Sunday morning looked like- here’s what it looks like now after a group of volunteers, like Beverly Green cleaned up the trash for the past few hours : pic.twitter.com/EdzHIhXOP8

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

For some perspective - here’s what the Cleaver and JC Nichols around 2:30 Sunday morning looked like- here’s what it looks like now after a group of volunteers, like Beverly Green cleaned up the trash for the past few hours : pic.twitter.com/EdzHIhXOP8

— Rae Daniel (@RAEtheReporter) May 31, 2020

EARLIER | What started as a peaceful protest in the afternoon turned to civil unrest as the sun went down.
EARLIER | What started as a peaceful protest in the afternoon turned to civil unrest as the sun went down.
Protesters launched water bottles and other projectiles at police, and police returned fire with tear gas and pepper spray. Over 50 people were arrested in the process.
Protesters launched water bottles and other projectiles at police, and police returned fire with tear gas and pepper spray. Over 50 people were arrested in the process.
Country Club Plaza businesses were graffitied, vandalized and looted.
Country Club Plaza businesses were graffitied, vandalized and looted.
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The morning after the protests was one filled with litter and glass.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.
41 Action News will keep you up to date as cleanup begins and protests resume Sunday afternoon.