Friday night Blayne Alexander, a correspondent for NBC News shared heartbreaking videos of downtown Atlanta being devastated by violent protesters.
In one dramatic shot, you can see the College Football hall of fame completely destroyed.
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A very tough night for downtown Atlanta. This is the College Football Hall of Fame. #AtlantaProtest pic.twitter.com/K7vt95n8lV
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Here are some other scenes shared by Alexander:
Two cars are now on fire near Centennial Olympic Park. Downtown Atlanta
Two cars are now on fire near Centennial Olympic Park. Downtown Atlanta. #AtlantaProtest pic.twitter.com/o8JeezdYov
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Now a food truck is on fire in Centennial Olympic Park. #AtlantaProtest
Now a food truck is on fire in Centennial Olympic Park. #AtlantaProtest pic.twitter.com/zMd5Nl63hZ
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
We watched this happen from outside – crowds smashed the windows and started shooting fireworks into the air outside as well.
We watched this happen from outside – crowds smashed the windows and started shooting fireworks into the air outside as well. https://t.co/ufGqRzlqUW
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Saturday, it appears security has been much tighter.
One man just arrested in Atlanta. Led to police van in zip ties.
One man just arrested in Atlanta. Led to police van in zip ties. pic.twitter.com/dqJvf520Tb
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Second arrest. #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/K07cQilUvg
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Much different feel tonight. Barricades block the areas that were defaced last night. Officers have zip ties. Crowd confined to a much smaller area. #Atlanta
Much different feel tonight. Barricades block the areas that were defaced last night. Officers have zip ties. Crowd confined to a much smaller area. #Atlanta pic.twitter.com/O2zLhcp0CA
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020