Coverage at Broadway and Spring Street (CBS 2 Chicago/Charlie De Mar).
Aurora police report vehicles were torched and shots were fired at an armored vehicle Sunday May 31, 2020. A Kendall County Sheriff’s MRAP armored vehicle was on the scene, according to Charlie De Mar, but shots were fired at another armored vehicle — possibly a Kane County Sheriff’s armored vehicle. An 8:30 p.m. curfew was activated Sunday May 31, 2020. The CBS 2 Chicago TV news crew was warned that people were shooting at police.
Police were shown forming a line and moving people off the streets at about 10:45 p.m. Illinois State Police with K-9 units were also on the scene assisting Aurora police officers. In response to shots fired, many police were wearing and equipped with tactical gear.
A State of Emergency was issued by Mayor Richard Irving from 8:30 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday June 1, 2020.
Elgin police SUV in the area for assistance was totaled by fire …
Police squad on fire in downtown Aurora pic.twitter.com/1WTTjk7tGV
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) June 1, 2020
Downtown aurora right now #auroraprotest #RIPGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/2L8zqgclaR
— arik lopez (@ariklopez45) June 1, 2020
Police cruiser on fire of of New York St in downtown Aurora. pic.twitter.com/c1YnTX2dEg
— Jake Bartelson (@JakeBartelson) June 1, 2020
If you’re going to be in Downtown Aurora today PLEASE be careful. There are police cars filled and a military utility vehicle in Waterfront Plaza. Very few protestors are starting to arrive. #BlackLivesMatter #aurora #auroraprotest #GeorgeFloydProtest pic.twitter.com/gkhA2Cz39t
— fca (@franabruzzo) May 31, 2020
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Broadway Ave (Route 25) and Spring Street, Aurora
A bank was on fire in Aurora on Sunday night as hundreds of protesters gathered downtown, looting businesses. https://t.co/uxhDgMJV2w
— FOX 32 News (@fox32news) June 1, 2020
APD ALERT: There are multiple protests in the City of Aurora. Please avoid the downtown area for your safety. Downtown businesses are asked to please close their businesses immediately. #AuroraIL pic.twitter.com/v5QSywoH4N
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) May 31, 2020
TRAFFIC ALERT: Farnsworth Ave is shut down between Moliter Road and Bilter Road due to protests. @wazeillinois #AuroraILpolice pic.twitter.com/7h3KEnT3e8
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) May 31, 2020
TRAFFIC ALERT: East Indian Trail and Farnsworth Ave – Multiple protestors are in the area blocking traffic. #AuroraIL pic.twitter.com/iZUTp3omGX
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) May 31, 2020