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Proud Boys Kalamazoo march leads to violence, arrests

The Detroit News
A counter-protester puts a hand up to stop a fellow counter protester from going after Proud Boys members with a stick during a skirmish at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clashed with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo, on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
A counter-protester puts a hand up to stop a fellow counter protester from going after Proud Boys members with a stick during a skirmish at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clashed with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo, on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Antifa members carry assault weapons in downtown Kalamazoo protesting the presence of the Proud Boys. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Antifa members carry assault weapons in downtown Kalamazoo protesting the presence of the Proud Boys. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police in riot gear arrest an MLive reporter.
Kalamazoo Police in riot gear arrest an MLive reporter.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Hector Fox, from Ann Arbor, suffers from a cut during a counter-protest. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Hector Fox, from Ann Arbor, suffers from a cut during a counter-protest. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Assistant Chief of Police, Vernon Coakley, holds back a counter-protestor while another officer makes an arrest. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Kalamazoo Assistant Chief of Police, Vernon Coakley, holds back a counter-protestor while another officer makes an arrest. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Counter-protestors film Proud Boys at a parking garage. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Counter-protestors film Proud Boys at a parking garage. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Proud Boys cross Michigan Avenue on Rose Street in Kalamazoo, Saturday.
Proud Boys cross Michigan Avenue on Rose Street in Kalamazoo, Saturday.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A counter-protestor washes a chemical irritant from her eyes with the help of others. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
A counter-protestor washes a chemical irritant from her eyes with the help of others. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Assistant Chief of Police, Vernon Coakley, encourages a counter-protestor to keep moving. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Kalamazoo Assistant Chief of Police, Vernon Coakley, encourages a counter-protestor to keep moving. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police chase a counter-protestor. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Kalamazoo Police chase a counter-protestor. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clash with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor while others video record the arrest with their cell phones.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor while others video record the arrest with their cell phones.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Counter-protestors threaten Proud Boys at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clashed with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo, MI on August 15, 2020.
Counter-protestors threaten Proud Boys at Bronson Park in Kalamazoo. Members of Proud Boys, antifa, and a local church clashed with each other and local and Michigan State Police at Arcadia Creek Festival Plaza in Kalamazoo, MI on August 15, 2020.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor during a Proud Boys march.
Kalamazoo Police arrest a counter-protestor during a Proud Boys march.
Chris DuMond, Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
A Proud Boy has cuts on his face after clashing with counter-protestors.
A Proud Boy has cuts on his face after clashing with counter-protestors.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News
Proud Boys walk down Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, Saturday.
Proud Boys walk down Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, Saturday.
Chris DuMond, Special To The Detroit News