Protest to cut police funding escalates outside 201 Poplar
A Shelby County Sheriff's deputy pepper sprays a crowd of protesters gathered outside of 201 Poplar after they attempted to take the demonstration inside the building July 25, 2020. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A protest about police funding moved from Overton Park to the steps of the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center on Saturday. When protesters attempted to move inside 201 Poplar, they were turned away by sheriff's deputies.
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