New York police arrest 30 amid protests after deadly Philadelphia shooting

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The development in New York City came after the deadly Philadelphia police shooting on Monday of Walter Wallace, 27, who was described by relatives as suffering from a mental breakdown as he was confronted by law enforcement.

"Approximately 30 people have been arrested", a New York Police Department spokesman told Reuters by phone, without detailing the reason for the arrests.

He added that one NYPD officer suffered"non-life threatening" injuries during the late night protests. Police also said that their vehicles were damaged and some trash cans were set on fire in the demonstrations.

 

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