CNN Center In Atlanta Scene Of Violent Protests Friday Evening

CNN: CNN Center in Atlanta damaged during protests

(CNN)The front of CNN Center in Atlanta was the scene of violent protests on Friday evening that resulted in damage to the front of the building and inside.

The protests had started as peaceful earlier in the afternoon when crowds gathered in the city's famed Centennial Park. The protests were in response to the death of George Floyd, who was killed on May 25 in Minneapolis.

At around 6 p.m. ET, protesters began moving toward the front of the CNN Center, where police had gathered. Over the next few hours, the crowd swelled as SWAT was called in to help with crowd control.

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Update: CNN Center heavily vandalized during Atlanta protest against death of George Floyd (FOX News).

WNU Editor: Protests and riots are breaking out throughout the U.S. tonight .... Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death (AP). More here .... Nationwide Chaos: NYPD Precinct Attacked, CNN Vandalized, Treasury Breached As Mayors Beg For Calm (Zero Hedge).