Overview
- Chandler police said a student was arrested on assault and disorderly conduct charges after allegedly throwing a water bottle at a masked man who sought to press charges.
- Officers observed the man wearing a mask and carrying a handgun confronting demonstrators; he was escorted away by police and was not cited.
- Investigators said a white SUV pushed through a group of protesters crossing an intersection before leaving, and they asked anyone with information to call 480-782-4130.
- Police reported a motorcycle officer blocked traffic with a parked bike to keep other vehicles out of the intersection, describing it as another dangerous moment.
- In a separate East Valley incident, two middle-school students were arrested after items were thrown at officers, and authorities described the broader protests as mostly peaceful.