Gaza Protests - Charlottesville, VA - 2024
Virginia State Police (VSP) were called by the University of Virginia to remove protestors from Grounds near the Rotunda. The University declared an "unlawful assembly" by the demonstrators, and had law enforcement use brute force and tactical weapons to move the crowd off University property.
Virginia State Police (VSP) spray mace to push back protestors in front of the Rotunda at UVA.
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VSP brace to approach protestors with riot shields and combat armor.
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A protestor shouts at VSP prior to their advancement toward the crowd.
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A protestor, donning American flag shirt and a "Virginia is for Lovers" hat, walks directly in front of VSP before their advancement toward protestors.
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VSP forcefully pushes students away from encampment and off University property.
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Protestors spray water into a man's eyes to rinse out mace.
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Virginia State Police Tactical Team surveys the boundaries of University property during protests.
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Protestors encounter VSP as they push demonstrators away from the encampment grounds.
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Protestors stand their ground as VSP approaches.
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Two women lock arms as part of a human barrier to prevent state police from pushing protestors farther away from the encampment.
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