Police are investigating an incident that took place in East Vancouver Friday (Nov. 3) morning.
A crowd was gathered at the intersection of Venables Street and Clark Drive just before 10:30 a.m., shutting down the intersection to vehicle traffic. Police officers were diverting traffic in the area.
Allegedly, a driver entered the intersection as the protest was underway and was briefly surrounded by protesters before continuing through the intersection and driving away.
Vancouver police have located the driver and are investigating reports that protesters attempted to open a car door while the driver was inside, as well as other circumstances of the incident.
Video footage of the incident was shared to Instagram and TikTok.
@sisters_sage Our peaceful protest calling for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian corridor, and end of occupation in Palestine, was met with violence. @The Vancouver Police ♬ original sound - Sisters Sage
