Monday, December 8, 2014

More protests: Highway 24 blocked; vandalism, looting in Berkeley - SFGate












































































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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle A demonstrator kicks a police car during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A demonstrator kicks a police car during a protest in Berkeley,...



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Photo: Sean Havey, The Chronicle California Highway Patrol Officers push demonstrators off of an off-ramp to highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

California Highway Patrol Officers push demonstrators off of an...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle A protester jumps off the hood of one of two damaged California Highway Patrol vehicles after he smashed its windshield on an off-ramp of Highway 24 in Oakland.

A protester jumps off the hood of one of two damaged California...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators set a small fire near a police car on the Highway 24 on ramp at 52nd and Shattuck Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators set a small fire near a police car on the Highway 24...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle Protestors destroyed two police cars at an off ramp of highway 24 and briefly light one on fire on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Protesters were demonstrating against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Protestors destroyed two police cars at an off ramp of highway 24...



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Police block a ramp to Highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Police block a ramp to Highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland,...



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Photo: Sean Havey, The Chronicle A protestor cycles down Highway 24 after California Highway Patrol officers light smoke bombs to stop demonstrators on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators attempt to overturn a parked police car during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators attempt to overturn a parked police car during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Police meet with protestors at the Highway 24 off-ramp at Clinton and Claremont streets in Oakland, Calif. during a protest Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Police meet with protestors at the Highway 24 off-ramp at Clinton...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A masked demonstrator jumps off a police car during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A masked demonstrator jumps off a police car during a protest in...



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Photo: Sean Havey, The Chronicle A demonstrator stops a car from driving down Telegraph Ave. on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. The demonstrators marched to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

A demonstrator stops a car from driving down Telegraph Ave. on...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A protester puts her hands up while facing a line of police during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A protester puts her hands up while facing a line of police during...



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Photo: Carlos Gonzalez, The Chronicle Law enforcement officers make an arrest after forcing protestors off Highway 24 at the Claremont Avenue exit, Sunday, December 7, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif.

Law enforcement officers make an arrest after forcing protestors...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A man has his wounds tended to after he attempted to prevent looters from entering a Radio Shack on Shattuck Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 .

A man has his wounds tended to after he attempted to prevent...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators and police clash at a barricade in front of the Berkeley police station on Martin Luther King Way at Sunday’s protest.

Demonstrators and police clash at a barricade in front of the...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle California Highway Patrol Officers push demonstrators off an off-ramp to highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

California Highway Patrol Officers push demonstrators off an...



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Photo: Sean Havey, The Chronicle Protestors march in Oakland on December 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Protestors march in Oakland on December 7, 2014. Protesters...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle Protestors destroyed two police cars at an off ramp of highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. Protesters were demonstrating against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Protestors destroyed two police cars at an off ramp of highway 24...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle Protestors blocked an off-ramp onto highway 24 in Oakland, Calif on December 7, 2014. The demonstrators gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Protestors blocked an off-ramp onto highway 24 in Oakland, Calif on...



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Photo: Carlos Gonzalez, The Chronicle Law enforcement officers in front of a vandalized and burned California Highway Patrol vehicle on the 51st street exit of Highway 24 eastbound during protests, Saturday, December 7, 2014.

Law enforcement officers in front of a vandalized and burned...



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Photo: Terray Sylvester, The Chronicle Demonstrators smash a police car during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators smash a police car during a protest in Berkeley,...



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Photo: Terray Sylvester, The Chronicle Police examine two cruisers destroyed by demonstrators during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Police examine two cruisers destroyed by demonstrators during a...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle A protestor leads marchers in a chant along Telegraph Ave. on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. The demonstrators gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

A protestor leads marchers in a chant along Telegraph Ave. on...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle Police block a ramp to Highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland, Calif as protestors destroy two of their police cruisers nearby. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Police block a ramp to Highway 24 on December 7, 2014 in Oakland,...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Windows of a Radio Shack on Shattuck Avenue are smashed after looters went in during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Windows of a Radio Shack on Shattuck Avenue are smashed after...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A masked man stands at Telegraph and Bancroft during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A masked man stands at Telegraph and Bancroft during a protest in...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Protesters take to the streets in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters take to the streets in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec....



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle A protesters is outlined in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A protesters is outlined in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7,...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Yvette Felarca of Oakland speaks through a megaphone during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Yvette Felarca of Oakland speaks through a megaphone during a...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Protesters stand on the corner of Brancroft and Telegraph in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters stand on the corner of Brancroft and Telegraph in...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Protesters demonstrate at UC Berkeley in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters demonstrate at UC Berkeley in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday,...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Protesters take to Telegrpah Ave. in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters take to Telegrpah Ave. in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday,...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle UC Berkeley Junior Jeila Saidi waits on Brancroft to march through downtown in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

UC Berkeley Junior Jeila Saidi waits on Brancroft to march through...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Protesters stand on the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Protesters stand on the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A protester yells at a Berkeley police officer during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A protester yells at a Berkeley police officer during a protest in...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A protester writes with chalk in the intersection of Telegraph and Bancroft during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A protester writes with chalk in the intersection of Telegraph and...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Protesters block cars and buses as Bancroft and Telegraph during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle People at a soccer field watch as a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 moves through the streets, shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

People at a soccer field watch as a protest in Berkeley, Calif....



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Demonstrators shut down Shattuck Avenue in both directions during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators shut down Shattuck Avenue in both directions during a...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle A man writes on Brancroft in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A man writes on Brancroft in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7,...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A man lies in the street as other draw chalk around his body during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A man lies in the street as other draw chalk around his body during...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Protesters gather outside the police station in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters gather outside the police station in Berkeley Calif, on...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A woman sits with her legs crossed in front of a police barricade during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A woman sits with her legs crossed in front of a police barricade...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle People stuck in cars cheer in support as demonstrators shut down Shattuck Avenue in both directions during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

People stuck in cars cheer in support as demonstrators shut down...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators occupy the steps of Berkeley Civic Center during a...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A man lies in the street as other draw chalk around his body during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A man lies in the street as other draw chalk around his body during...



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Photo: Jessica Christian, The Chronicle A young boy wears a protective helmet before the start of a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

A young boy wears a protective helmet before the start of a protest...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Protesters block an intersection in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters block an intersection in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec....



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle A man waits in his car for protesters to clear the street in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A man waits in his car for protesters to clear the street in...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Protesters chant outside the dorms at UC Berkeley in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters chant outside the dorms at UC Berkeley in Berkeley...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle A helicopter flies over protesters outside of the police station in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A helicopter flies over protesters outside of the police station in...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Masked demonstrators loot a Radio Shack on Shattuck Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Masked demonstrators loot a Radio Shack on Shattuck Avenue during a...



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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle A bus driver waits for protesters to clear the intersection of Brancroft and Teleegraph in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A bus driver waits for protesters to clear the intersection of...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle A man is tended to by protesters after a scuffle in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

A man is tended to by protesters after a scuffle in Berkeley Calif,...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Protesters make their way through downtown in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters make their way through downtown in Berkeley Calif, on...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Protesters gather in Spoul Plaza to discuss the previous night's movement in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Protesters gather in Spoul Plaza to discuss the previous night's...



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Photo: Kale Williams, The Chronicle

Protesters hit the streets in Berkeley on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.




Protesters hit the streets in Berkeley on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.




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Photo: James Tensuan / Special To The Chronicle Mollie Costello starts a chant on the corner of 14th and Broadway in Oakland on Sunday as protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Mollie Costello starts a chant on the corner of 14th and Broadway...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Left to right, Thorn Coyle, Patrick Garretson and Brennos Agrocunos protest at the corner of Broadway and 14th in Oakland Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Left to right, Thorn Coyle, Patrick Garretson and Brennos Agrocunos...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Dionne Smith Downs talks speaks out against police killings in Oakland Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Dionne Smith Downs talks speaks out against police killings in...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Demonstrators gather at Spoul Plaza to discuss the previous night's protest in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Demonstrators gather at Spoul Plaza to discuss the previous night's...



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Photo: James Tensuan, Special To The Chronicle Joseph Cuff, right, and a demonstrator who did not want to be identified, make signs at Sproul Plaza in Berkeley Calif, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police.

Joseph Cuff, right, and a demonstrator who did not want to be...



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Photo: Sean Havey / The Chronicle Protestors march in Oakland on December 7, 2014. Protesters gathered to speak out against recent killings by police. Sean Havey, Special To The Chronicle

Protestors march in Oakland on December 7, 2014. Protesters...



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Photo: Carlos Gonzalez / The Chronicle People continue to protest after being forced off Highway 24 at the Claremont Avenue exit by law enforcement officers, Sunday, December 7, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif.

People continue to protest after being forced off Highway 24 at the...



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Photo: Carlos Gonzalez / The Chronicle People continue to protest after being forced off Highway 24 at the Claremont Avenue exit by law enforcement officers, Sunday, December 7, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif.

People continue to protest after being forced off Highway 24 at the...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Police line up and block the Highway 24 on-ramp near Telegraph and 55th Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Police line up and block the Highway 24 on-ramp near Telegraph and...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators jump on a cop car during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators jump on a cop car during a protest in Berkeley,...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators occupy the Highway 24 off-ramp at Clinton and Claremont Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators occupy the Highway 24 off-ramp at Clinton and...



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Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle Demonstrators climb on to Highway 24 near 52nd and Shattuck Avenue during a protest in Berkeley, Calif. Sunday, December 7, 2014 shining light on the chokehold death of Eric Garner in New York City and the shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.

Demonstrators climb on to Highway 24 near 52nd and Shattuck Avenue...









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