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Philadelphia Police issue a final warning for curfew violation to protesters at 55th and Pine Streets in West Philadelphia, on Wednesday, the third straight night of protesting and unrest after the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. by police.

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Curfew In Philadelphia Lifts As City Is Roiled By Protests In Walter Wallace Shooting

Hours after the shooting Monday, McNesby issued a statement supporting the officers involved, saying they were «being vilified for doing their job and keeping the community safe.»

Following the Wallace shooting, parts of the city saw violent clashes between law enforcement in helmets and shields and protesters, some of them hurling objects at police. There were also reports of looting. Police said 30 officers were hurt during clashes late Monday and early Tuesday.

During confrontations Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, police said 81 people were arrested, including 53 for burglary.

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Wednesday evening was different.

Earlier in the day, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney issued an emergency order placing the city under a curfew from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

While there were some reports of looting and confrontations, the tense confrontations that gripped Philadelphia for two nights never fully materialized, USA Today reported.

At one point, the newspaper added, just 15 people gathered for a «Justice for Walter Wallace Jr.» protest in City Center, but attendees quickly went their separate ways.

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