Escalation of Peaceful Protest
A peaceful assembly at the escalated into a demonstration when pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded Morrill Hall, locking staff inside and causing property damage.
The protest, initially peaceful, began around 3 p.m. but escalated with protesters entering Morrill Hall, spray painting, breaking windows, and covering security cameras.
Law Enforcement Response and Aftermath
Police, with support from the , arrested 11 protesters about an hour after issuing a SAFE-U Emergency Alert advising evacuation.
Following the arrests, the University of Minnesota stated the situation was resolved, with an ongoing investigation into the incident and the full extent of the damage yet to be determined.