In the video, many officers retreat behind the statue or hold up riot shields during the incident. In response to Friday's events, Brown said he's ordered all officers to wear “any and all protective gear” when policing demonstrations. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said "vigilantes" attended Friday's protest with intentions of violently engaging with authorities. “That’s not peaceful protest. Friday's protest was organized by Indigenous people in Chicago to call for the removal of the Columbus statue.

Source: Fox News July 20, 2020 21:32 UTC