Lmpd have arrested Rep. Attica Scott, author of Breonna’s law

Police say they will leave once they finish arrests following the library get set on fire

Organizer Chris Wells here now

Seems to be some kind of negotiation happening now. Pepper in the air making people cough, not sure from where

They are negotiating a truce to get people home.

Police say they will leave after the current round of arrests

The standoff is still going. Mostly protesters yelling at police and poloce flashing their lights in people’s eyes.

Protesters rest on the church steps

Inside the church, you can hear Amal group conversations and the sounds of the crowd outside, blue and red lights flash through the stained glass windows.

We found the snack table.

Here’s a member of the First Unitarian Church explaining the motivation for offering sanctuary to Louisville protesters.

So I interviewed organizer Chris Wells, he said he and Interim Chief Schroeder have negotiated a truce. Once the situation outside the church is resolved, protesters will be able to return to the square, get their cars and stuff and head out, those who stay could face arrest

Organizers are saying protesters will be allowed to walk on the sidewalks and leave the church.

Rep. Scott, Ashanti Scott and Parrish-Wright were each charged with first-degree rioting, unlawful assembly and failure to disperse. According to court records, Rep. Scott and her daughter were released on their own recognizance. https://wfpl.org/protesters-arrested-outside-downtown-church-offering-refuge-to-protesters/