BLM protesters chant 'Every city, every town, burn the precincts to the ground!' as second night of Philadelphia riots erupt



Black Lives Matter protesters in Philadelphia were recorded reciting a violent anti-police chant during the second night of rioting over the deadly police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday.

The protesters' chant was recorded by Blaze TV reporter Elijah Schaffer, who was told to stop recording shortly after capturing the video.

“Every city, every town, burn the (police) precincts to the ground” BLM chants in the streets of Philadelphia and… https://t.co/bu7QL4y6tH
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ELIJAH SCHAFFER)1603847746.0

"Every city, every town, burn the precincts to the ground!" They chanted on the video before the frame jerks as an Antifa girl hits his camera. She is heard saying, "Stop filming!"

Protesters immediately mobilized after video of the police shooting of 27-year-old Wallace went viral on social media.

The video shows Wallace walking toward police as they yell at him and eventually shoot him. Police say he was armed with a knife and allegedly had it out as he approached them and ignored their commands.

Philadelphia erupted in violent protests and looting caught on social media that evening. On Tuesday, the rioting sparked up again with more videos of looting across the city.

Earlier in the evening, Schaffer documented some of the protesters, which he estimated at 400, marching through the streets.

PHILLY: 400+ BLM, Antifa, socialists, & angry citizens are marching through neighborhoods right now to protest th… https://t.co/2MxwQb814g
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ELIJAH SCHAFFER)1603841877.0

Looters have reportedly struck at a Foot Locker, a Five Below store and a Walmart.

BREAKING: looting is taking place all around Philadelphia. This is a five below store being ransacked by black live… https://t.co/H79bxt53Fd
— TheBlaze (@TheBlaze)1603849082.0

More than 30 officers were hurt in the rioting on Monday, including a 56-year-old sergeant who was intentionally struck by a truck racing through an intersection with police officers attending to the riot. She suffered a broken leg as well as other injuries, police said.

More than 90 people were arrested during the rioting on Monday, most of which were charged with burglary, while 11 were arrested for assault on a police officer.

Here's news video of looting in Philadelphia on Tuesday:

Chopper 6 over looting in Philadelphia following the police shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.www.youtube.com

Joe Biden says much of the protest violence is a 'cry for justice' in speech to supporters



Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told supporters that much of the protest violence was a "cry for justice," even as protests were starting up for a second day in Philadelphia.

Biden was speaking to supporters Tuesday at a voter mobilization event in Atlanta when he made the comments.

"A season of protest has broken out all across the nation!" Biden said.

"Protesting though, is not burning and looting. Violence can never be a tactic or tolerated, and it won't, but much of it is a cry for justice from a community that has long had the knees of injustice on their necks," he added.

"The names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake will not soon be forgotten, not by me, not by us, not by this country," Biden continued. "Folks, we're going to inspire a new wave of justice in America."

Biden appeared to confuse the case of Jacob Blake, who was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, but survived, with the other two cases of lethal police shootings.

In contrast to Biden's statement, President Donald Trump has been forceful in his opposition to the goals and narratives of the Black Lives Matter movement.

In August, the president blasted "Democrat-run cities" for not opposing violent protests enough and said that greater force should be used against "thugs" in contrast to peaceful "friendly protesters."

Philadelphia erupts in protest

Biden's comments might not be welcome among those suffering in the violent rioting in Philadelphia after 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr., a black man who was shot and killed by police Monday afternoon when he reportedly charged at them with a knife.

The neighborhood community erupted after startling video of the deadly encounter went viral on social media. The violence quickly escalated out of control in many parts of the city on Monday.

Police cars were set on fire and officers were assaulted as the crowds swelled. Video posted to social media showed police retreating as crowds attacked them. At least 30 people were arrested on the first night of the violence.

Here's the video of Biden's comments:

Joe Biden: "Protesting though is not burning and looting. Violence can never be a tactic or tolerated, and it won't… https://t.co/2n9EblDqvc
— The Hill (@The Hill)1603837057.0