'This gives law enforcement an additional tool to prevent the lawlessness we've seen here and in cities nationwide. Police will be equipped to make arrests of individuals who are planning to riot, loot or cause damage and unrest,' Governor Doug Ducey wrote in a tweet.
Neighboring Scottsdale saw thousands of dollars in damage to Scottsdale Fashion Square, a local shopping mall. According to KTAR, several stores were looted, including Urban Outfitters, Neiman Marcus and Apple.
The declaration says that the curfew is being enforced"information suggesting that civil disturbances will expand to other areas of the State" and that it is"necessary" to give law enforcement resources to maximize response to"ensure the safety of persons and property." While many across the country are protesting in response to the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd over Memorial Day, some in Arizona also gathered in memory of Dion Johnson. Johnson, 28, was shot on Memorial Day by an Arizona state trooper who has not been identified.
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