A Black Lives Matter protest was held Tuesday afternoon in Monroeville.
1 p.m.
About 1:30 p.m., protesters made their way onto William Penn Highway / Route 22, blocking the road.
The group moved toward the Pennsylvania Turnpike about 1:35 p.m., but were directed away from it by police.
At 1:40 p.m., protesters stopped at the intersection of Mosside Boulevard and UPMC East Drive briefly, before continuing down Mosside Boulevard.
Organizer Elena Alarcon, 16, addressed protesters about 1:55 p.m., as the crowd stopped on Mosside Boulevard across from Marathon gas station.
2 p.m.
About 2:15 p.m., protesters had made their way back onto Route 22 near where the demonstration began.
The demonstration gained more participants about 2:25 p.m. as a smaller group joined the main one on Route 22.
After a water break, the group began marching again about 2:40 p.m. westbound on Route 22.
By 2:50 p.m., protesters walked down Monroeville Boulevard chanting “hands up, don’t shoot.”
3 p.m.
Protesters took a knee at the intersection of Stroschein Road and Monroeville Boulevard about 3 p.m.
As protesters walked by cars on William Penn Highway / Route 22 about 3:20 p.m., many cars honked, some showing support while others did not.
The group stopped at the intersection of Route 22 and Lowes Drive at about 3:35 p.m., as protesters shared stories.
Protesters shouted “no justice, no peace” and “Black Lives Matter” to police at the intersection of Route 22 and Lowes Drive about 3:40 p.m.
4 p.m.
About 4 p.m., the protest’s leader said she was ending the demonstration because of the heat and claimed someone had a heat stroke.
Route 22 in Monroeville was reportedly reopened to traffic at about 4:10 p.m.
The protest was scheduled to run from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to a flyer. Temperatures in Monroeville were expected to hit 90 degrees during the afternoon.
Demonstrations have been held now for 11 straight days in the Pittsburgh area, sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Slowly dispersing. pic.twitter.com/ofqBBwShwt
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Had a chance to speak with the mayor, Nick Gresock. Said he’s lived in Monroeville for 17 years. He’s never seen a protest in Monroeville like this since living here. Or really a protest, period. Said he’s here to join, support and make sure people stay safe. #pittsburghprotests
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
In Monroeville now. pic.twitter.com/bhL5xOxlBO
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Lots of honking in support. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/BN8QVCt1DZ
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
#PittsburghProtests (in Monroeville.) pic.twitter.com/LuIS68TUHh
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
“I have a demand.” Elena Alarcon, 16. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/c22oeDFneS
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Headed down Monroeville Blvd. back in direction of Chick-fil-A. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/G8JJyjTs5U
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Other police departments have a presence now. This one is from Pitcairn. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/b2FklWCoR0
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
#pittsburghprotest pic.twitter.com/8k18P0uRwP
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Group’s taking a water break in the street. pic.twitter.com/qgcNI7exZs
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Another group that was waiting near Chick-fil-A has joined the group, which is marching down RT 22 westbound. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/dIEa6HgyqC
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Back to the intersection where they started: RT 22 and Lowe’s Drive. “We are not going to let the police stop us.” #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/uRirdlMmeI
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Monroeville PD Cheif Doug Cole talks with protesters @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/FRERLNg0vq
— Nate Smallwood (@nsmallwoodphoto) June 9, 2020
Headed up Mosside Blvd again. Protesters weaving through stopped vehicles. Some honking in support, others not. #pittsburghprotest pic.twitter.com/YElEdPlOFx
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Taking a break on Mosside Blvd across from Marathon gas station. Elena, the organizer, sharing some words. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/ZXmxYoQIv6
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Protesters moved through police to move up Norther Pike, to intersection of Mosside and Northern Pike. And now moving up Mosside toward Forbes Hospital. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/vyRbmNgHLl
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Moving again, down Mosside toward Northern Pike. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/4I68EmZhI2
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Group currently at a standstill at Mosside Blvd and UPMC East Dr. @TribLIVE pic.twitter.com/vkved4zSkI
— Nate Smallwood (@nsmallwoodphoto) June 9, 2020
In Monroeville. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/jnY4prWXX1
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Protesters were on their way onto the turnpike. Police redirected the group. Sorry for the shaky video folks. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/w21KsMpSMd
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Marching down RT 22. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/MmiIVe9DJf
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
Protesters have moved into the road, blocking traffic. Police have blocked traffic about a block away. Starting to march eastbound. #PittsburghProtests pic.twitter.com/240hqAWb5w
— Dillon Garrett Carr (@dillonswriting) June 9, 2020
