Military helicopter dispels DC protesters using 'show of force'

A military helicopter dispelled protesters in Washington, D.C., with a “show of force” on the fourth night of demonstrations in the city following George Floyd’s death.

Despite a new curfew of 7 p.m., scores of protesters made their way through the city’s streets on Monday night. Near Chinatown, a helicopter with U.S. Army markings descended to rooftop level and kicked up dirt and debris in a “show of force” maneuver low-flying jets commonly use in combat zones to scare away insurgents. The aircraft also snapped trees that narrowly missed several people below.