CMPD is continuing to monitor the protests in Charlotte this evening to ensure a peaceful protest… Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this article. WCNC Charlotte's Brandon Goldner confirms a large crowd is forming outside of the CMPD Headquarters in uptown Charlotte. “Charlotte protests continued Wednesday as crowds blocked Interstate 85 & started fire at center of highway. The protest was over the death of 46-year-old George Floyd, a black man who died at the hands of the Minneapolis police after being detained for questioning regarding a … The message of the protests was to stop social injustice. The group Charlotte Uprising advertised on social media protests starting at Marshall Park at 8:30 p.m. each night throughout the weekend. Charlotte officials ask for peace. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 15 people were arrested during protests in Charlotte on Sunday night, the city’s police department said. They were also marching against President Trump and against police, protesters told WBTV. Smart political reporting and analysis, including data points, interesting national trends, short updates and more from the NBC News political unit. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Instagram. Police said … YouTube. Darrell Allison looks to prove himself after protests from Fayetteville State students, ... Twitter. Tear gas was reportedly deployed around 8:45 p.m., but CMPD denied the rumors on Twitter. https://t.co/KwKEvXOitB” There is a lot of work to do,” he said over Twitter. As protests in Charlotte descended into chaos and violent outbreaks on Wednesday night, a conservative columnist for USA Today put out a stunning … 2:17.