A group of residents who live in the city's Parramore neighborhood plan to march to city hall Thursday afternoon as a show of unity against the Orlando Police Department.
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The marchers plan to protest the use of police in riot gear and the launching of smoke canisters as a way to break up a block party on July 27.
Orlando police estimate the crowd grew to nearly 1,000, and they say that's what prompted the large police response.
No one was injured in the confrontation, and no one was arrested.
Block party organizers claim the gathering was peaceful, and police agree.
That is why some residents of the Parramore area are confused about why police responsed they way they did.
Many have drafted complaints, which they plan to deliver to City Hall and to the police department.
Residents will gather for Thursday march at the intersection of Westmoreland and Randall Streets in Orlando at 5 p.m., and the march will travel along Anderson Street to City Hall. Reported by Click Orlando 8 hours ago.
[RELATED: Orlando police break up street party | Apology sought after block party shut down]
The marchers plan to protest the use of police in riot gear and the launching of smoke canisters as a way to break up a block party on July 27.
Orlando police estimate the crowd grew to nearly 1,000, and they say that's what prompted the large police response.
No one was injured in the confrontation, and no one was arrested.
Block party organizers claim the gathering was peaceful, and police agree.
That is why some residents of the Parramore area are confused about why police responsed they way they did.
Many have drafted complaints, which they plan to deliver to City Hall and to the police department.
Residents will gather for Thursday march at the intersection of Westmoreland and Randall Streets in Orlando at 5 p.m., and the march will travel along Anderson Street to City Hall. Reported by Click Orlando 8 hours ago.