Jamar Clark Shooting in North Minneapolis

Jamar Clark was shot under police custody in North Minneapolis. This event has sparked anger and involvement by the local chapter of #BLM Black Lives Mater. BLM then lead the grieving community onto a nearby freeway, only to upset some neighbors, and be put under mass arrest. Jamar Clark shooting on Sunday, November 15. Clark reportedly was shot outside early Sunday morning at James and Plymouth Avenue North. He later died from his injuries. http://heavy.com/news/2015/11/jamar-clark-minneapolis-minnesota-police-shooting-shot-dead-killed-shooting-protests-handcuffed-unarmed-justice4jamar-jamesandplymouth-james-plymouth-photo/

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BLM Protesters are currently occupying the MPD 4th Precinct and demanding the names of officers involved.

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6:56 PM - 15 Nov 2015

2 OccupyMN Arrests. Foreclosure Action Ended.

The story that a squad car showed up at the OccupyMn Foreclosure Action, and ran a man over, is being circulated.. while the video shows something a little less serious, the headline is sensational.

The video which is in circulation does not show the entire narrative, so I thought I would post here what I've witnessed.
This narrative perspective is speculation based on video evidence, but I believe it's correct.
I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
There is a fuller video which shows a bit more of the context to the weekends arrests.
It looks to me like the cops showed up to investigate, and arrest a kid, whom had an earlier confrontation with transit police on platform across from Government, er, Peoples Plaza.
In the previous incident, the officers were hassling people to leave the platform if they didn't have train tickets. A young guy attempting to stand up for himself, was indignant with the Transit Cop, basically saying "blah blah blah la la la all I hear is.." then loudly yelling "BULL-SHIT!!". He was not arrested at that time. The scene then turned into a larger confrontation with many squads showing up. (Video follows)

Forward to this weekend. It is not confirmed that it's the same kid, but it looks like him in the video whom the cops showed up to "investigate". Again, please correct me if I'm wrong.. I'm not 100% certain..
They used this to gain entry to the foreclosed/occupied home, then proceeded to clear it out "for safety reasons".

After taking the kid into custody, the departing squad car was blocked by a cross armed guy who refused to move from the street. The driver proceeded to attempt a nudge action and continued driving, pushing the guy about 15 feet down the road before stopping, getting out and performing a frustrated, slightly aggressive arrest.

The Associated Press is reporting that the first kid was arrested for burglary and trespass, while the second one was arrested for obstruction of justice.

The occupiers formed a circle around the house and chanted, as the police left. They saw this as a victory in an attempt to evict them, but really it was this other investigation (..?..?) In any case, Police showed up in force the next day (today), cleared the house and boarded it up. It's a shame. I thought the Occupy Foreclosures idea was a very good one.

End of story, here are the videos I found which give the big picture. In reverse chronology.



This bridge action (Previous post) probably also factored into the whole ambiance of this weekend.

News Media stories linked below
http://www.mndaily.com/2011/11/21/police-remove-protesters-foreclosed-house
http://wjon.com/2-weekend-occupymn-arrests-in-minneapolis-video/
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/0d95b7ee2d1d4c9a9de96d1a0d224852/MN--Occupy-Minnesota/
FULL GOOGLE NEWS COVERAGE

Arrests at OccupyMN Minneapolis. OWS

Over a dozen occupy Minnesota movement representatives chose to be arrested rather then leave the bridge, giving the police an opportunity to practice mass arrest strategies.
Again, FULL RESPECTS to the people, but there would have been no shame in leaving to avoid arrest. I want them to know that. Peace and love to those in jail right now. I know that's more suffering then I would have chosen to go through. But, it's larger then any one person.. Just STAY FREE people! It's a bummer to see you get taken away..

The video ninjas did an excellent job. The peoples movement is unending, never to be defeated. We're all in this together.

Occupy MN Takes Over Government Plaza (Live Video Streaming)

UPDATE 8:30pm.  By sundown, it was reported 1800 people had signed the attendance rolls at the welcome booth.

An estimated 3 to 500 people, Mayor R.T. Rybak and former governor Jesse Ventura showed up at Government Plaza near City Hall this morning for the Occupy MN rally. Standing in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement, producing the end to economic inequality and corporate greed globally. The rally attracted all people, young and old. 

The Minneapolis Police Department and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department said they expected the rally to remain peaceful. At their loudest, the crowd could be heard as far away as Nicollet Mall. A festive mood prevailed at the Hennepin County Government Center plaza on a warm fall Friday. Occupy MN plans to stay at “the People’s Plaza” for the foreseeable future, and are well-stocked with food and water to do so. The public’s sentiment appears to be on their side. The rally attracted sympathetic honks from drivers as they passed and encouragement from pedestrians. “I hope they do well out here,” one police officer said “I hope their message is heard.”

CURRENT OCCUPYMN LIVE STREAMS!!

Watch live streaming video from occupymn at livestream.com

Here is a link to MPLS Police scanners if you'd like to monitor that side of the equation.

Minneapolis and St Paul Police, Fire and EMS Live Audio Feed

VIDEO OF THE MINNEAPOLIS MARCH TO END THE FED 10-7-11

OTHER VIDEOS FROM THE FIRST DAY

Police Cell Phone Check Points??!!

In an operation designed to stop people from texting and driving, which is illegal in Minnesota and defined as "Distracted Driving", the Department of Defence partnered with Minneapolis police set up a check point and began stopping people who "looked distracted" and asking to search their cell phones!

I heard about it on KTLK this morning, but now I can't find any news about where the check point was precisely. Please leave a comment if you know.