The White House condemned the Philadelphia riots, saying it’s the latest “consequence of the Liberal Democrats’ war against the police.”
“The riots in Philadelphia are the most recent consequence of the Liberal Democrats’ war against the police. Law enforcement is an incredibly dangerous occupation, and thousands of officers have given their lives in the line of duty. All lethal force incidents must be fully investigated,” a statement from White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany reads.
“The facts must be followed wherever they lead to ensure fair and just results. In America, we resolve conflicts through the courts and the justice system. We can never allow mob rule. The Trump Administration stands proudly with law enforcement, and stands ready, upon request, to deploy any and all Federal resources to end these riots,” it continued.
Our statement on the riots in Philadelphia ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/bfgPJDn9C2
— Kayleigh McEnany (@PressSec) October 28, 2020
Philadelphia saw its second consecutive night of rioting on Tuesday, following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday after he would not drop a knife while approaching officers.
At least 30 officers were injured amid the violence on Monday evening into Tuesday. At least 35 people, including five juveniles, were arrested for rioting, assault on police officers, looting, and possession of firearms.
On Tuesday evening, more rioting and looting occurred.
“Phila. Police commanders say the situation has ‘rapidly gone downhill’ along Aramingo Ave. — a ‘total loss,’ they say, from looting. Chopper 3 shows video of demonstrators & police at 52nd and Chestnut. As of this post, no injuries to police tonight,” CBS reporter Joe Holden tweeted of Tuesday’s violence.
Phila. Police commanders say the situation has “rapidly gone downhill” along Aramingo Ave. — a “total loss,” they say, from looting. Chopper 3 shows video of demonstrators & police at 52nd and Chestnut. As of this post, no injuries to police tonight. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/cPjyAqSpys
— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) October 28, 2020
Wallace Jr.’s father and uncle have condemned the violence in the city, saying it’s not “resolving anything for our family.”
“I don’t condone no violence — tearing up the city, looting in the stores — and all this chaos,” Walter Wallace Sr. said Tuesday. “I need everybody to have respect for my family and my son to stop this violence and chaos.”
“People have businesses, and we all got to eat,” Wallace Sr. added. “So, why would we hurt the resources that we have in our community instead of binding together? It’s an SOS to help not to hurt and cause no chaos — violence, looting, fires — because I wasn’t brought up like that.”
Wallace Jr.’s uncle, Rodney Everett, also spoke out against the violence.
“I do not want to see my city tore down,” Everett said. “We don’t need that. You’re not resolving anything for our family. Don’t do this in the name of my nephew because this is not what he would’ve wanted.”
