Protestors stormed Houston ‘s City Hall chanting no justice, no peace and Trayvon Martin that errupted into chaos in council chambers as Houston Police dept. rushed in to shut down the protest.

Two women were handcuffed as a small scuffle broke out. The story is still developing.
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After the demonstration was over and done, people were escorted out of City Council chambers the emotions of the day still lingered in the minds of city councilmembers. During the city council meeting on Wednesday, July 17th Councilmember, Larry Green spoke on the issue that brought the protestors out, Trayvon Martin.

“Mayor we are all mindful of the tragic shooting death of Trayvon Martin last year in SanforD, Florida and we’re also aware that the state trial that reached its conclusion on Saturday evening, as Americans we recognize we are a nation of laws and that the jury has spoken, however the community is deeply and rightly concerned about this case and as passionate community leaders and concerned citizens have expressed in our city over the past few days since the not guilty verdict and here at council yesterday. As an African American male I am also very concerned about this case because our young African American boys should not fear their lives just walking in their neighborhoods and they should not be profiled because of the color of their skin or what they’re wearing. I believe this tragedy provides us another opportunity for our city to speak openly and honestly about the complicated and emotionally charged issue that this case has raised issues of race, class, and the belief by some in our community that somehow black life is not valued as others in this community. It is time to strengthen our resolve to address these issues that directly impact our children. We must confront the underlying attitudes and mistaken beliefs and the unfortunate stereotypes that serve too often for police action and privat judgments against African Americans in our city. I would ask the city council in one of the most diverse cities in the country that we pledge to work together to ensure that the young Trayvon Benjamin Martin did not die in vain.” – Larry Green City Council, District K

Follow up: No arrest were made both women were released.

Councilmember C.O. Bradford as well as the Mayor both praised the efforts of the Houston Police Department in their effectiveness of controlling the crowds and how they treated the protestors.