PHOTOS: Crowds line DC streets on 9th day of protests - WTOP

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators paint the words ‘defund the police’ as they protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Demonstrators paint the words 'defund the police' as they protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators march through the streets during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism, on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. – Demonstrations are being held across the US following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while being arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators march through the streets during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism, on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. - Demonstrations are being held across the US following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while being arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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A sign is displayed near Lafayette Park in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

(WTOP/Ken Duffy)

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UNITED STATES – JUNE 6: Protesters march down Pennsylavania Avenue from the Capitol as George Floyd police brutality demonstrations and marches are held around Washington on Saturday, June 6, 2020. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - JUNE 6: Protesters march down Pennsylavania Avenue from the Capitol as George Floyd police brutality demonstrations and marches are held around Washington on Saturday, June 6, 2020. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 06: District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (C) speaks to demonstrators gathered on the newly named Black Lives Plaza during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. This is the 12th day of protests with thousands of people descending on the city to peacefully demonstrate in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 06: District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (C) speaks to demonstrators gathered on the newly named Black Lives Plaza during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. This is the 12th day of protests with thousands of people descending on the city to peacefully demonstrate in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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An American flag is displayed during protests June 6, 2020 in D.C.

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A sign is displayed in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

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Protesters appear in front of the Lincoln Memorial on June 6, 2020.

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A boy displays a “Black Lives Matter” sign during protests June 6, 2020.

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A protester holds a sign in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

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A protester displays a sign during downtown D.C. demonstrations June 6, 2020.

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Protesters in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

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Crowds gather at the newly-named Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

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A view of Scott Circle NW during protests in D.C. on June 6, 2020.

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A June 6, 2020 demonstration on 16th Street and Black Lives Matter Plaza from Scott Circle to the White House.

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The statue of Martin Luther King Jr. looks out above a peaceful demonstration on June 6, 2020.

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Demonstrators pack into Lafayette Park in D.C. during protests against the death of George Floyd on Saturday. (Ken Duffy/WTOP)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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As a Drug Enforcement Agency police office and National Guard soldiers watch, demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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A demonstrator hugs a National Guard soldier during a protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, as they walk away from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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People kneel in silence, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, in remembrance of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Demonstrators, including NarDre Thompson, 12, of Washington, protests Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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A car is seen with a sign along a demonstration route on Saturday in D.C. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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Demonstrators, including Morgan Hubbard, 13, center, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators, including Caden Hollingsworth, 8, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators, including Rylie Rose, 7, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators take part in a “March for Justice” event getting underway on Capitol Hill and heading to the White House. (Ken Duffy/WTOP)

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Demonstrators gather along 16th Street in D.C. during protests against George Floyd’s death. (John Domen/WTOP)

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A large group of demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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A large group of demonstrators gathered at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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Demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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Demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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“I’m tired. I’m tired of going to funerals…of not being able to say ‘see you later’ to my friends…I’m tired because I’m forced to stay woke,” reads a poet out loud at the Lincoln Memorial during the protests in D.C. (Melissa Howell/WTOP)

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Demonstrators are seen near the U.S. Capitol as protests in D.C. are underway on Saturday. (Ken Duffy/WTOP)

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A demonstrator protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Tiffany Rose joins with other demonstrators protesting Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. In the background is St. Johns Church. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators carry signs as a crowd gathers outside of the White House. (John Domen/WTOP)

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Children color in a poster during demonstrations in D.C. on Saturday. (John Domen/WTOP)

<p>Dozens gather for a moment of silence at 16th and H streets in D.C. They stayed for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the length of time that a knee was pressed into George Floyd’s neck.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

Dozens gather for a moment of silence at 16th and H streets in D.C. They stayed for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the length of time that a knee was pressed into George Floyd’s neck.

Katie Williams, Benjamin Williams, Kyle Williams

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(AP/Patrick Semansky)

Katie Williams, right, poses for a photo with her son Benjamin, 18 months, and husband Kyle near the White House, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in D.C., as people gather before scheduled protests over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.

<p>A checkpoint blocks traffic on 16th Street Northwest as people gather near the White House, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in D.C., before scheduled protests over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.</p>

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(AP/Patrick Semansky)

A checkpoint blocks traffic on 16th Street Northwest as people gather near the White House, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in D.C., before scheduled protests over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.

<p>A man takes pictures of demonstrators gathering ahead of protests in D.C. on Saturday</p>

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(WTOP/Melissa Howell)

A man takes pictures of demonstrators gathering ahead of protests in D.C. on Saturday

<p>The scene outside of Some scenes outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

The scene outside of Some scenes outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.

<p>A crowd begins to grow in D.C. ahead of scheduled demonstrations on Saturday.</p>

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(WTOP/Melissa Howell)

A crowd begins to grow in D.C. ahead of scheduled demonstrations on Saturday.

<p>Demonstrators start to gather in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.</p>

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(WTOP/Melissa Howell)

Demonstrators start to gather in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.

<p>The scene outside of Lafayette Square park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

The scene outside of Lafayette Square park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of planned protests on Saturday.

<p>Water is seen waiting for demonstrators outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

Water is seen waiting for demonstrators outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C.

<p>Members of the National Guard are seen walking through Lafayette Park ahead of planned protests on Saturday.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

Members of the National Guard are seen walking through Lafayette Park ahead of planned protests on Saturday.

<p>People taking photos outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of demonstrations.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

People taking photos outside of Lafayette Park at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. ahead of demonstrations.

<p>Bottled water and snacks are seen available in front of Saint Johns Church in D.C. for demonstrators.</p>

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(WTOP/John Domen)

Bottled water and snacks are seen available in front of Saint Johns Church in D.C. for demonstrators.

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