Day 2 of protesters in downtown Spokane

After a Sunday night of rioting in downtown Spokane, people gathered at Riverfront Park to peacefully protest on Monday evening.

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Mon., June 1, 2020

A Spokane Police officer waves at crowds who wave back and flash peace signs during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A man raises his fist during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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Jaelon Stith, on left, and Derek Dick stand on Dick’s car playing music for the protesters across the street on Riverfront Park, “We want to bring a little less anger today,” said Stith.

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A protester who asked to be identified as "Renne" smile as she leads cheers during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A protester cheers during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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Protestors and activists compare signs during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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Counter protesters walk past a crowd drawing jeers during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A pair of protesters brought a shield and a bat to a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A man holding a golf club, challenges protesters along Spokane Fall Boulevard. After a brief exchange of angry words, he retreated to his pickup truck and was stopped by police about a block away.

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Protester Robert Smith has words with a man in a pickup truck at the intersection of Spokane Fall Boulevard and Stevens Street Monday night. The man returned a few minutes later and threaten the protesters with a golf club.

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As the sun set Monday night, about a dozen heavily-armed Spokane Police Officers stage at the Spokane Fall Boulevard entrances of River Park Square and Spokane City Hall.

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As the sun set Monday night, about a dozen heavily-armed Spokane Police Officers stage at the Spokane Fall Boulevard entrances of River Park Square and Spokane City Hall.

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In anticipation of more civil unrest, workmen board up the Carhartt store in the Bennett Block building Monday evening in downtown Spokane.

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Spokane Police officers watch traffic pass along Spokane Fall Boulevard at Post Street as the curfew is in effect Monday evening, June 1, 2020, in Spokane, Wash.

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A protestor relaxes during a rally on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A protestor pauses during a rally on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters leave Riverfront Park shortly after 10 PM as police begin enclosing on a protest rally on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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Protesters hold a moment of silence for George Floyd during a rally on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A protester holds a sign and yells during a rally on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A young man runs down Spokane Falls Boulevard during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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Spokane Police officers wait in riot gear during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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An activist rallies the crowd during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A passing car cheers on protesters and activists during a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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The Sheriff's department brings in one of their MRAPS at the closing of a protest on Monday, June 1, 2020, at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.

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A peaceful gathering occurs at the edge of Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Boulevard on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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A woman who identified herself as Renne leads a peaceful protest at Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Boulevard on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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A peaceful gathering occurs at the edge of Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Boulevard on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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Young men stand on a car in the middle of Spokane Falls Boulevard while at a stoplight in front of the peaceful gathering at the edge of Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Boulevard on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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A peaceful gathering occurs at the edge of Riverfront Park on Spokane Falls Boulevard on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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Law enforcement is seen clustered at dusk on Main Street on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Though there was a 5 p.m. curfew that was called for reasons unrelated to the protest, a heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering until it dispersed.

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A young man shakes hands with a police officer after a group of officers guarding River Park Square informed the man and the passengers in his car about the curfew on June 1, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. A heavy law enforcement presence monitored the nonviolent gathering that occurred nearby until it dispersed.

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