Looting in Philadelphia After Protest; At Least 15 Arrested

Stores in Philadelphia were looted Tuesday night after a crowd of around 100 young people broke into stores. At least 15 people were arrested.
The looting happened after a protest over the dismissal of charges against a police officer in a shooting death, but police said the thefts were not connected to the protest.
Looters targeted stores in Center City and other parts of Philadelphia, breaking glass and taking merchandise. An Apple store and Foot Locker were among those hit.
The earlier protest around City Hall over the officer's charges being dismissed was peaceful and ended by 730 p.m. The looting started shortly after.
Police believe some of the looting may have been coordinated through social media. Two guns were recovered and more arrests are expected as police gather evidence.

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Looting in Philadelphia After Protest; At Least 15 Arrested

Stores in Philadelphia were looted Tuesday night after a crowd of around 100 young people broke into stores. At least 15 people were arrested.
The looting happened after a protest over the dismissal of charges against a police officer in a shooting death, but police said the thefts were not connected to the protest.
Looters targeted stores in Center City and other parts of Philadelphia, breaking glass and taking merchandise. An Apple store and Foot Locker were among those hit.
The earlier protest around City Hall over the officer's charges being dismissed was peaceful and ended by 730 p.m. The looting started shortly after.
Police believe some of the looting may have been coordinated through social media. Two guns were recovered and more arrests are expected as police gather evidence.

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