Mommy, who is Mike Brown and why does he f*ck the policeman?
Kids, 7-10, here to perform carols ended up surrounded by #ferguson protesters on stage. All in tears.
— Joshua Trujillo (@joshtrujillo) November 29, 2014
Seattle […] Demonstrators marched through holiday traffic, blocked intersections and shut down light rail service to Westlake station. Some protesters moved the demonstration to the edge of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, where they clashed with police officers.
Both officers and demonstrators used pepper spray, police said. Some protesters wore gas masks.
Later, the city’s traditional Christmas lighting ceremony at Westlake started early after protesters surrounded the area and began rallying. Police turned out in force, arresting five people and prompting the mall to close several hours early.
Police said the arrests included people accused of assaulting officers and damaging an officer’s bicycle.
After the tree lighting, the mayor and Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole visited with young carolers who were interrupted by protesters, the mayor’s office said. (read more)
These poor kids!! #Ferguson protestors disrupt tree lighting in Seattle. The kids are in TEARS. http://t.co/Go13S4HIHo
— ⚾️ Mary #FlyTheW 🐻 (@mchastain81) November 29, 2014
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Kids who came here to sing for tree lighting were unable to. Protester: "Who cares. Mike Brown doesn't get a Christmas." #Seattle #Ferguson
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
There's a band here playing, but protesters are trying to drown it out with "black lives matter" chant. pic.twitter.com/jTfEhDC3kJ
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Children crying in the crowd as #Ferguson protesters disrupt Seattle tree lighting.
— Eric Wilkinson (@EricWilkinson) November 29, 2014
