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Videos: 3 officers injured, 30 arrested during Oakland Trump protest

The extent of the officers’ injuries is unknown

By Police1 Staff

OAKLAND, Calif. — Three Oakland officers were injured and 30 people were arrested during the second night of protests against Donald Trump’s presidential victory.

After what began as a peaceful march, KTVU reported protesters threw rocks, bottles, fireworks, and molotov cocktails at officers during the demonstration.

Police told the station many protesters broke into smaller groups and began vandalizing the city.

Oakland police called for backup from 12 outside agencies to maintain order.

Police arrested 30 people, with charges ranging from assaulting an officer, vandalism, unlawful assembly, and possession of a firearm.

Another protest is planned for tonight.

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