Eritrean gangs clash in 10-hour riot during 'cultural celebration', attack police officers, set tractor-trailer on fire in North Carolina.
Rioters allegedly assaulted police officers with sticks, rocks, and other projectiles.
The disturbance originated from a conflict between rival Eritrean gangs, leading to a standoff lasting over 10 hours. Rioters reportedly attacked police officers using sticks, rocks, and other projectiles, and even set fire to a tractor. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department promptly responded to the scene.
Police reported the arrest of one female who has been charged with inciting to riot, failure to disperse, injury to personal property, and assault on a government official. She allegedly assaulted an officer and was found in possession of a firearm during the riot, and the police subsequently confiscated the weapon.
The remaining seven rioters face charges of impeding traffic and failure to disperse.
Road Closure Due to Unlawful Protest in the Providence Division https://t.co/DivA8eMK5b
— CMPD News (@CMPD) February 17, 2024
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