Tear-gas exploded inside county government center, apparently by accident
A tear-gas canister was deployed inside the County Administration Center— apparently by accident — Sunday night as sheriff's deputies responded to a protest against law enforcement abuses outside the building.
It resulted in the closure of the buildings to employees Monday and Tuesday. County spokesman
"There were no evacuations," he said. "The building was empty other than law enforcement. That remediation was minor and is complete."
Workman said the county government center suffered some damage to windows and doors, and repairs are underway.
"There is no cost information available yet. It will be covered by insurance," he said. "The building is expected to be open to staff beginning late today or tomorrow. Likely to be open to the public later in the week depending on repairs to doors and windows."
He referred additional questions to the
The County Administration Center was the site of a community protest Sunday, when thousands of people turned out to object to the death last week of
Floyd, an
Protesters this week accused
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