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Phoenix Police Deploy Gas, Pepper Spray To Disperse Protesters

Reporters on the scene say the gas canisters apparently were fired after someone among the protesters threw water bottles at the police.
Phoenix police order protesters outside the venue where President Trump held a rally Tuesday to disperse. Officers used tear gas to try to force the crowd to leave.

Updated at 12:49 a.m. ET Aug. 23

Police in Phoenix deployed gas, flash-bang grenades and pepper spray to disperse protesters shortly after President Trump wrapped up

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