https://www.wptv.com/news/state/miami/57-arrests-made-after-downtown-miami-protests-turn-violent
Liseth Hatta, a 27-year-old student at Florida International University, said the protest was largely peaceful with many in the crowd of about 500 singing and urging each other not to break windows or hurt businesses.
But when they arrived at the police station, another group of protesters also converged there and things escalated within minutes.
"There was a sniper on the roof with the police chief standing next to him and they started throwing smoke bombs to the crowd," she said. "Most of them were kids. They couldn't have been older than 21. Everyone ran away screaming."
"The restraint the officers have shown, I’m incredibly proud of their efforts,” Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina said, condemning Floyd's death, adding that the Minnesota man should still be alive.
Diasgranados said "a small portion of individuals" who were arrested came from out of state, including Minnesota, Michigan and New York.
They are using legit protest for cover