George Floyd Demonstrators Peaceful In Whitefish Bay: Police

WHITEFISH BAY, WI — Authorities in Whitefish Bay say demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd were generally peaceful, and spent about 90 minutes traveling through the village before heading back to Milwaukee Monday night into Tuesday morning.

In a bulletin posted Tuesday afternoon, Whitefish Bay police chief Michael Young said a group of demonstrators marched into the village just after midnight. After marching through several streets in Whitefish Bay, the group reached the Bayshore Town Center, and then headed south through Glendale before returning to Milwaukee.

March making its way through Whitefish Bay. Listen at end as a couple people thank police. pic.twitter.com/hYCE4vTNAH

Police estimated marchers spent a total of about 90 minutes in Whitefish Bay.

"While the activity in our community did result in a noise disturbance, the protesters demonstrated in a peaceful and safe manner," Young said.

Young said law enforcement will facilitate lawful protests, yet "the potential for outliers to use current events as a cover for illegal activity will require constant diligence."