Protests Turn Turbulent Saturday Night In Atlanta

“RIP Rayshard” is spray painted on a sign as as flames engulf a Wendy’s restaurant during protests Saturday in Atlanta. The restaurant was where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police Friday evening following a struggle in the restaurant’s drive-thru line.

Brynn Anderson / Associated Press

Updated Sunday at 12:43 p.m.

Protesters gathered on Saturday near the Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer.

Police blocked the interstate ramp where the protesters were gathered, but some tried to get around the officers to get to the highway. The demonstrators eventually turned away.