Multiple police officers were attacked in Democrat-controlled New York on Monday night as violent rioters broke into stores and stole things.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) posted a video showing a law enforcement officer being attacked in the Bronx.
SBA tweeted: “NYPD Cop attacked in the Bronx. I guess the critics will now say he overreacted. NYPD Cops defend yourselves, you are alone!”
NYPD Cop attacked in the Bronx. I guess the critics will now say he overreacted. NYPD Cops defend yourselves, you are alone! pic.twitter.com/424w5bZbC6
— SBA (@SBANYPD_Archive) June 2, 2020
In Buffalo, a driver rammed a truck into a group of law enforcement officials which reportedly left two of them seriously injured.
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BREAKING: A trooper and an officer were hit by a car that blew through a line of officers at the protest on Bailey Avenue according to PBA President John Evans. They were taken to ECMC. Stay with @SPECNewsBuffalo for updates. #Buffalo pic.twitter.com/odQygo09lH
— Stephen Marth (@StephenMarth) June 2, 2020
Warning: This video is graphic. Someone just ran over a line of police in Buffalo, New York. https://t.co/KeJ94rYEQr
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 2, 2020
Another video from Fox News reporter Bryan Llenas showed a police officer who was injured on the ground as other law enforcement officers rushed to his aid. It is not clear what happened to the officer but it is worth noting that the reporter had been taking video in the area of violent rioters breaking into stores and stealing things.
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NYPD officer injured on Madison Avenue tonight. pic.twitter.com/ZBrSu9eKCV
— Bryan Llenas (@BryanLlenas) June 2, 2020
Daily Beast reporter Rachel Olding highlighted another scene where people were allegedly breaking into stores, writing: “Feels like a very organized effort tonight – kids have turned up with hammers and big bags, they have spotters on the corners and cars ready to go. Group of about 500 kids now running up Fifth Ave looting whatever they want.”
Olding added: “No cops anywhere. People are speeding down the street in SUVs. Total lawlessness.”
No cops anywhere. People are speeding down the street in SUVs. Total lawlessness https://t.co/CSmV9NZvgy
— Rachel Olding (@rachelolding) June 2, 2020
West 34th street is out of control after FootLocker was looted with ten under dozens of looters swarmed 34th street and took to a Sprint store 50 feet from the Foot Locker where detectives were still processing the scene. pic.twitter.com/XHQSG2sNqq
— Joe Marino (@joemarino_) June 2, 2020
Fordham is on fire. This is an ominous sign familia. This is not good for communities of color. Protest is called for but destroying our own community is not. Stay safe.https://t.co/yFQyER9fzq#Fordham #FordhamRoad #Bronx pic.twitter.com/39sInUdJ46
— Uptown Collective (@Uptowncollectiv) June 2, 2020
Olding added: “Absolute anarchy at Herald Square now. Fires being lit, Macy’s looted, I estimate 200 kids here just cheering.”
Absolute anarchy at Herald Square now. Fires being lit, Macy's looted, I estimate 200 kids here just cheering pic.twitter.com/DoHyudBCc7
— Rachel Olding (@rachelolding) June 2, 2020
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) called out New York City’s Democrat leadership, writing on Twitter: “The National Guard needs to get called into NYC to help. @NYCMayor is way out of his element & rioters are ruling the streets. Let’s stop pretending this is just some beautifully peaceful expression of protest. It’s not. Too many heads are dangerously buried in the sand right now.”
The National Guard needs to get called into NYC to help. @NYCMayor is way out of his element & rioters are ruling the streets. Let’s stop pretending this is just some beautifully peaceful expression of protest. It’s not. Too many heads are dangerously buried in the sand right now
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) June 2, 2020
Zeldin called out New York City Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio about an hour later and highlighted a video that showed rioters allegedly looting stores.
“Where is @NYCMayor and why hasn’t he requested the National Guard yet to help the NYPD save New York City?” Zeldin continued. “ALL of the city’s elected officials & community leaders need to wake up, rise up, & take back your city. Anyone silent about this right now is an accomplice to these crimes!”
Where is @NYCMayor and why hasn’t he requested the National Guard yet to help the NYPD save New York City? ALL of the city’s elected officials & community leaders need to wake up, rise up, & take back your city. Anyone silent about this right now is an accomplice to these crimes! https://t.co/n4yBwSVdjP
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) June 2, 2020
New York Post Editor Sohrab Ahmari blasted New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo late on Monday night over the horrifying state of the city.
Cuomo tweeted: “The president is calling out the American military against American citizens. He used the military to push out a peaceful protest so he could have a photo op at a church. It’s all just a reality TV show for this president. Shameful.”
Ahmari responded: “I was born in Iran. I’ve reported all over the Middle East. I’ve *lived* with human traffickers in Istanbul. Yet I’ve never felt the insecurity of lawlessness and disorder as acutely as I did tonight. In Midtown Manhattan. And this failure is on you and Blas.”
https://twitter.com/SohrabAhmari/status/1267669291584958464
Fox News host Jedediah Bila also blasted Cuomo and de Blasio, writing on Twitter: “An 11pm curfew in Manhattan. What a joke. In the meantime, looters are tearing through the city, busting windows and destroying property while stealing (and have been for hours). Let’s see what happens at 11. You should be ashamed of yourselves, @NYCMayor and @NYGovCuomo.”
An 11pm curfew in Manhattan. What a joke. In the meantime, looters are tearing through the city, busting windows and destroying property while stealing (and have been for hours). Let’s see what happens at 11. You should be ashamed of yourselves, @NYCMayor and @NYGovCuomo.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) June 2, 2020
Update: The original title said that leaders were asking New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the National Guard when, in fact, they were asking New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for the National Guard.
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