http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_11401338
OAKLAND — An ever worsening situation is unfolding in downtown Oakland as of about 8 p.m. Chanting "When the people of world are under attack, what do we do, stand up, fight back," protesters demonstrating against the New Year's Day shooting of a man toppled and lit on fire another Dumpster and a trash can. At least 50 police are on scene wearing gas masks, and Oakland's Tactical Operations Team is also on scene but has not been deployed, according to a Tribune reporter on scene.
Property damage has begun to occurr, as some windows of businesses have been smashed. The majority of the protesters have been peaceful, but a small group has caused the problems. Traffic is blocked off between Broadway and 13th Street, as well as problems breaking out around Franklin Street near 13th.
The demonstrators from a protest against the fatal BART police shooting of Oscar Grant III took to Oakland streets Wednesday night, lighting fire to a Dumpster near 8th and Madison streets and prompting police to shut down the Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations.
Protesters rammed the Dumpster against a police car, bashing in the front and back windows and denting the passenger side.
Scores of police, including BART police, Oakland Police Department and officers from the Housing Authority responded in special helmets for added protection.