In a statement to GoLocal on Tuesday morning, Elorza’s office confirmed that the Mayor opposed the use of the National Guard on Monday. “He has opposed deployment of military,” said Elorza’s office in an email.

Raimondo’s office has refused to respond to requests for comments of deploying the National Guard. Raimondo and Elorza are expected to address the media shortly after 11 a.m.

Counting the stores in Providence Place more than 100 stores were damaged and looted.

According to Rhode Island State Police Colonel James Manni, the combined police presence responding to the rioting overnight, including Massachusetts State Police, totaled 150.

The rioters were estimated to be 500,

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