There was some little street discussion after an anti-car jacking team shot a fellow in the MSP. The situation was notable because (1) the MSP has had a ballooning car jacking issue and (2) it is the first fatal law enforcement shooting locally since George Floyd departed this mortal coil.
This Star Tribune snippet illustrates the consent agreement on crowd control use of force and the exigencies:
After Wednesday night's shooting, a crowd of about 100 protesters congregated near the scene and at times grew tense, shouting expletives and throwing snowballs at police. Later in the evening, protesters remained relatively peaceful as they gathered at a bonfire built in the street.
According to dispatch audio, an officer asked at one point for permission to use a 40 mm launcher because "they are starting to throw ice balls at us." Launchers are authorized only "to stop imminent physical harm to officers," dispatch said.
"Can you clarify what is authorized at this point?" one officer asked. They were told handheld aerosol, such as pepper spray, could be used to stop "assaultive conduct."
Note that some of the language in the scene video is strong, opining that the police officers should participate in sexual activity.
https://www.startribune.com/minneapo...top/600005259/
Evidently a wayward rubbish container and commentary about a “spirited” crowd seemed most apropos for Public Radio.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/1...in-minneapolis
In related news, three fellows were charged with attempting to burn down Target Stores HQ in nearby downtown MSP - https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/t...n-headquarters