Peaceful Protest Planned In Princeton Tuesday

PRINCETON, NJ — The Coalition for Peace Action is planning to host a peaceful protest on Tuesday night in Princeton joining cities across the country protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The protest will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Nassau Street and Witherspoon Street. Residents should expect road closures and plan accordingly for detours, Princeton Police said.

Floyd, 46, was killed after then Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Video, which captured Floyd saying "I can't breathe," went viral, and sparked the nationwide protests.

A previous peaceful protest was held in Princeton on Sunday where Princeton Police Officer Courtney Navas stood in solidarity with protesters on Nassau Street. Read More: Princeton Police Stand With Protesters Over George Floyd's Death

Police have also stepped up enforcement due to a recent rise in vandalism. Police are hoping that their increased presence will allow those who wish to peacefully protest are safe and protected from harm and to deter others from vandalizing small businesses. Read More: Rise In Vandalism Prompts Princeton Police To Increase Presence

"Although we do not expect any problems to occur, we need to remain vigilant and be prepared in the event that things don't go as planned. Over the years, the Princeton Police have worked hard to build partnerships with this community and its leaders and we need your support now as always," Princeton Police Chief Nick Sutter said.

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