Philadelphia officials hold an update as rioters hit the streets of Philadelphia in response to the death of George Floyd. PHILADELPHIA - Thirteen Philadelphia police officers were injured during Saturday afternoon's protests in Center City, according to Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.
The officers reportedly sustained their injuries while attempting to control crowds, make arrests, prevent property breaches, and other acts of vandalism.
Commissioner Outlaw says officers also had liquid and solid items thrown at them. According to police, seven officers were treated with chemical burns to the face, four officers sustained head injuries, and four had injuries to various extremities.