page_title: George Floyd protests in South Carolina
section_title: Charleston
hierarchical_section_title: George Floyd protests in South Carolina / Locations / Charleston
caption_attribution_description: English: SWAT and police enforce a curfew in Charleston County, South Carolina, U.S. in response to protests. They are positioned in front of the Citadel Square Baptist Church.
context_page_description: This is a List of George Floyd protests in South Carolina, United States.
context_section_description: The city issued a curfew after protests resulted in vandalism of public property and statues and some protesters threw rocks at police and citizens. Additionally, several businesses and restaurants had glass windows busted. Two men wearing MAGA hats were assaulted. At one point, police in riot gear used tear gas to stall protesters. Protesters halted traffic on Interstate-26. The following day, a group of 200 protesters formed in Marion Square. One protester, identified as Gee Jordan, was arrested in Marion Square after praising police officers, having stated "I love each and every one of you. [...] I am not your enemy. You are not my enemy." He was charged with "disobeying lawful order" and has since been released from jail on bond. Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds defended the arrest, stating that "We specifically asked for [the protesters], numerous times, to disperse. We said if you don't, you will be arrested".
caption: SWAT units imposing a curfew in Charleston County on May 31.
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