Overview
- San Francisco police arrested over 100 people, mostly teenagers, at an annual skateboarding event after it allegedly became violent and chaotic.
- The incident sparked criticism from officials and advocacy groups over police conduct and treatment of minors.
- The police defended their response, claiming the crowd became unruly, destructive and posed risks to public safety.
- Protesters marched on the police station demanding an investigation into the arrests and accountability.
- The controversy highlighted tensions over policing in San Francisco's parks and public spaces.