Walnut Creek Lifts Curfew Following Peaceful March

WALNUT CREEK, CA —A Walnut Creek protest that involved some 1,500 people Friday afternoon ended peacefully, the police department reports.

Officers provided traffic control for the group including rolling street closures.

The group carried signs that read Black Lives Matter and chanted, "No justice, no peace" and "George Floyd." Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. His death sparked nationwide protests.

The four police officers involved in the incident have been fired, and charged.

Following the protest, around 5:15 p.m., the City of Walnut Creek sent a community message that announced the end of this week's curfew. It read:

"The City of Walnut Creek today lifted the overnight curfew that had been in effect since Sunday evening.

"The curfew was in response to acts of vandalism, theft and violence on the evening of May 31. Thank you to all who observed the curfew, and to those who have joined forces to help the community repair and rebuild areas of the downtown damaged last weekend.

"The City supports peaceful protest as a fundamental right that is vital to the health of our democracy. Today's rally and demonstration throughout downtown Walnut Creek was an example of our City residents having their voices heard, while respecting the rights of others.

"All Walnut Creek streets temporarily closed during today's march are open."

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