Some University of Dayton Ohio students didn’t take kindly to the university suspending classes and closing on-campus housing. There may also have been element of celebration because classes had been canceled.
Teen Terror Grant Kelly incites riot on peaceful Dayton campus. https://t.co/EDhOhFK1UE
— Sideline Alumni (@GhostMcHistory) March 11, 2020
University of Dayton officials said in a statement, “A large disorderly crowd that grew to more than 1,000 people gathered on Lowes Street starting around 11 p.m., throwing objects and bottles in the street and at police, and jumping on cars. Police gave verbal orders to disperse which were ignored. Police initially launched pepper balls, which contain powder with an irritant that disperses quickly, that were unsuccessful in reducing the crowd size. About 2:15 a.m., UD police and additional Dayton police again gave orders to disperse and moved to clear the street, which was effective in dispersing the crowd quickly. At least one person was reportedly injured by a thrown bottle.”
OH MY GOD!
We have video of police officers shooting what appears to be non-lethal weapons at students. pic.twitter.com/kgSasTUtC6
— Flyer News (@FlyerNews) March 11, 2020
