Demonstrators gather outside Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 in response to Tyre Nichols’ death

PITTSBURGH — A small group of demonstrators gathered outside of Pittsburgh Police Zone One in response to the death of Tyre Nichols.

Due to the rally, about two blocks of Brighton Avenue were closed.

Local leaders have weighed in on the act of violence. Senator John Fetterman spoke out on social media Friday night and both Pittsburgh mayor Ed Gainey and Senator Bob Casey released statements Saturday morning.

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