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Advertisement3 wounded after weapon fired while NFAC demonstrators gathered in Baxter ParkHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDREW: AND THREE PEOPLE WERE TREATED FOR INJURIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENTAL GUNFIRE BEFORE THE MARCH TODAY. AS THE NFAC MOBILIZED EARLIER IN BAXTER PARK, A LARGE CROWD GATHERED, INCLUDING THOSE WHO’VE BEEN PROTESTING IN LOUISVILLE FOR THE LAST 59 DAYS. IT ALL BEGAN AROUND 10:00 IN THE MORNING WITH MEMBERS OF THE NFAC GATHERING INTO FORMATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK, AS OTHER CROWDS FORMED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE GROUP. ALL WAS CALM AND ORGANIZED UNTIL SHORTLY AFTER 1:00 WHEN A WEAPON ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED WITHIN THE FORMATION. MEMBERS OF THE NFAC QUICKLY TOOK A KNEE AND MOVED TO ALLOW EMS AND POLICE INTO THE GROUP TO ASSIST THE INJURED PEOPLE. THE SCENE REMAINED CALM AS PARAMEDICS TOOK CARE OF THE THREE PEOPLE WHO WERE INJURED. TWO WERE CARRIED OFF ON STRETCHERS AND TAKEN AWAY BY AMBULANCE, ONE WITH A CHEST WOUND, THE OTHER WITH A LEG WOUND. A THIRD PERSON WAS GRAZED IN THE ARM. WE’RE TOLD ALL THREE ARE NFAC MEMBERS AND THE INJURIES ARE NOT LIFE-THREATENING. EMS ALSO TREATED SOME PEOPLE FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION. AS OTHER GROUPS, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY, ARRIVED, TENSIONS GREW AS SOME LOCAL PROTESTORS EXPRESSED FRUSTRATION OVER OUTSIDE GROUPS COMING TO LOUISVILLE. YOU COULD HEAR CHANTS OF O STREETS, AND LOCAL STREAMERS SHOWING EMOTIONAL CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN LOUISVILLIANS AND THOSE FROM OUT OF TOWN. LOCAL PROTESTORS HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR JUSTICE IN THE BREONNA TAYLOR CASE WITH NIGHTLY MARCHES AND RALLIES SINCAdvertisement3 wounded after weapon fired while NFAC demonstrators gathered in Baxter ParkThree people were wounded when a firearm was accidentally discharged Saturday afternoon as demonstrators gathered in Baxter Park.The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. as members of a Black armed militia -- the "No F***ing Around Coalition" -- were getting ready for a march to downtown Louisville.According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, the firearm was discharged by someone participating in the NFAC demonstration. It's unclear what occurred that resulted in the firearm going off.(Video below: Scene after gun discharged in park)Louisville firefighters and paramedics arrived, providing assistance to the wounded individuals until they were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital.WLKY's chopper showed two individuals being transported by ambulance from the scene.(Video below: Wounded taken to hospital)Officials said all three have non-life threatening injuries.The scene at the park remained calm as paramedics treated the wounded individuals. Members of the NFAC also took a knee as the wounded were treated.The crowd of people gathered Saturday afternoon were there in support of NFAC, which made their way to Louisville to demonstrate in support of justice for Breonna Taylor.Sources tell WLKY that another group, not affiliated with the NFAC, was also at the park.Here's more information on the demonstrations planned Saturday.LMPD said there are no outstanding suspects involved in the accidental shooting.The group was able to go ahead with their plans for the march after 2 p.m.Additional details were not released.Three people were wounded when a firearm was accidentally discharged Saturday afternoon as demonstrators gathered in Baxter Park.The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. as members of a Black armed militia -- the "No F***ing Around Coalition" -- were getting ready for a march to downtown Louisville.AdvertisementAccording to the Louisville Metro Police Department, the firearm was discharged by someone participating in the NFAC demonstration. It's unclear what occurred that resulted in the firearm going off.(Video below: Scene after gun discharged in park)Louisville firefighters and paramedics arrived, providing assistance to the wounded individuals until they were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital.WLKY's chopper showed two individuals being transported by ambulance from the scene.(Video below: Wounded taken to hospital)Officials said all three have non-life threatening injuries.The scene at the park remained calm as paramedics treated the wounded individuals. Members of the NFAC also took a knee as the wounded were treated.The crowd of people gathered Saturday afternoon were there in support of NFAC, which made their way to Louisville to demonstrate in support of justice for Breonna Taylor.This content is imported from Twitter.You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.2. Responders tell that while the NFAC was assembling, someone’s firearm accidentally went off within formation. Told three people shot— according to MetroSafe. No word on severity of injuries or if this will cancel the March which was reported to start 75 mins ago— Marvis Herring WJCL (@MarvisTV_)Sources tell WLKY that another group, not affiliated with the NFAC, was also at the park.LMPD said there are no outstanding suspects involved in the accidental shooting.The group was able to go ahead with their plans for the march after 2 p.m.Additional details were not released.Loading more articles...

Advertisement3 wounded after weapon fired while NFAC demonstrators gathered in Baxter ParkHide TranscriptShow TranscriptDREW: AND THREE PEOPLE WERE TREATED FOR INJURIES FOLLOWING ACCIDENTAL GUNFIRE BEFORE THE MARCH TODAY. AS THE NFAC MOBILIZED EARLIER IN BAXTER PARK, A LARGE CROWD GATHERED, INCLUDING THOSE WHO’VE BEEN PROTESTING IN LOUISVILLE FOR THE LAST 59 DAYS. IT ALL BEGAN AROUND 10:00 IN THE MORNING WITH MEMBERS OF THE NFAC GATHERING INTO FORMATION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK, AS OTHER CROWDS FORMED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE GROUP. ALL WAS CALM AND ORGANIZED UNTIL SHORTLY AFTER 1:00 WHEN A...

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