More than 100 arrests made Saturday during riots, HPD says

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Sunday, May 31, 2020
More than 100 arrests made Saturday during riots, HPD says
Check out this video of a handful of individuals who were detained after smashing he windows of a store at the Galleria.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- More than 100 people were arrested on various offenses in a second night of protests and riots over the death of George Floyd, according to Houston police.

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"Thanks to our partner agencies tonight for help in keeping the downtown area safe," HPD tweeted.

Video shows the windows of the Forever21 store at the Galleria that looters smashed in an attempt to break in.

Police were nearby when the incident happened and detained seven people outside.

Protests and unrest forced the Galleria to close Sunday for safety reasons.