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Listen to the article here 2020 Retropolis Riots.
The 2020 Retropolis Riots were a series of protests/riots of The Robloxia Anti-Racism Movement that lasted a total of 14 days, (August 24th, 2020 - September 6th, 2020.) The riots aimed to get justice for George Bloxord. In the end, 5 Robloxians were killed and over 122 people were injured. It also cost R$2.68 billion in property damage. All of the property damage occurred in the cities of Saint Maclean and Retropolis. 604 rioters were arrested through August 24th - September 9th. This was the largest riot to ever occur in the twin cities.
Background Information
Murder Of George Bloxord
On August 1st, 2020, Rapper, Songwriter, and producer George Bloxord, (Born July 12th, 1990, St. Edwards, Ro-Toronto, - August 1st, 2020, Retropolis, Rohio) On August 1, 2020, George Bloxord and his friends and family were traveling to Retropolis to attend his concert, which was taking place at a music hall there. At around 11:42 AM, Bloxord drove his vehicle to a Boom Gas Station, near Rohio State Route 19.  Bloxord allegedly entered the gas station to purchase a slice of pizza and purchased a Bloxer Energy Drink, according to passengers of the SUV. CCTV captured Bloxord tripping numerous times and acting drunk. His father later stated that Bloxord had been doing this as a joke to his friend who was also present. At around 11:49 AM, when Bloxord exited the gas station, the clerk, Amanda Lynn Tuomi, made a call to 911 stating that there was a drunk person who had just entered the store, and had gotten back into their vehicle. However, she later stated in the call that she did not know if he was joking or not. At around 12:04 AM, Police Officer Derek Welles (who was 43)  and his partner, Daniel Peterman (who was 23) pulled over the SUV that Bloxord was driving in, near a local grocery store. Bloxord was in the driver seat, his dad in the passenger, his friend, on the left backseat, his cousin, in the middle seat, and another female friend in the back right seat. The bodycam showed that Bloxord was being questioned by officer Peterman, who asked questions regarding drinking questions. In body cam, Bloxord is seen denying the claims, and makes a joke about the clerk, "She was stupid to think that then" After this, officer Welles attempted to make Bloxord step out the vehicle in order to do a breathalyzer test. However, Bloxord refused and stated, "Hell to the nah," "Why don't you preform one on yourself?" and, "Bro I'm not drunk so I'm not taking it." After this, Welles grabbed Bloxord, and put him in a chokehold. Peterman attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Welles proceeded to tase Bloxord after he kicked the officer's leg. Because of this, Bloxord fell on Welles, causing him to shoot Bloxord 6 times against the car. Bloxord fell against the vehicle and died six minutes later on the scene. His last words were, "GET OFF ME!", according to his father. His death later ended up causing the 2020 Retropolis Riots.
Saint Maclean Racial Disparities
Since the 2016 census, there has been a white majority in the city of Saint Maclean, (72% - 8%, 20% miscellaneous.) There were a lot of wealthy areas of suburbs, (Typically with a white majority) and poorer areas typically had a higher black majority. In the 2016 Census, it is also noted that 75% Of homeowners in both cities were white. Because of this, the city Of Saint MacLean, gradually stopped sending emergency services towards poorer areas, since the average citizen in a poorer area makes R$10,000 as a median income. The cities tax revenue in poorer areas hit an all-time low following February 2020. Saint Maclean stopped funding police and emergency services in these areas. By the 2020s, a majority of citizens in Saint Maclean would not be unable to experience the same levels of assets communication as their other counterparts. The government ignoring the needs of poorer citizens would become a huge part of the riot, as an estimated 54% of them were from Saint Maclean's poorer areas. This led to a lot of theft, destruction, and arson in the city.
Growing Distrust For Saint Maclean and Retropolis Police Departments
A few days after the death of George Bloxord, distrust between the citizens and government was at an all-time high. Many viral videos of Robloxians getting pulled over by police and saying, "I do not abide by your laws and discriminations." dispersed in social media. This created a distrust between them, and gradually, many small protests started in Retropolis, mainly outside of the 8th Precinct of the Retropolis Police Department, and the Saint MacLean Department of Justice buildings.
August 24th, 2020
On August 24th, 2020, the very first large protest began. It consisted with at least 20,000 protesters, and it took place at the Retropolis Police Department. The protests were mostly peaceful, having little to no destruction, mostly having citizens protest using signs. 0 Were arrested on August 24th, 0 were also injured.
August 25th, 2020: Death Of Michael Rosebud
On August 25th, 2020, the second day of protesting, protesters upped their tactics. While at a police station in Saint MacLean, multiple protesters rushed forward, and stabbed 3 members of the Robloxia Guard. One member of the Robloxia Guard was fatally injured, namely Michael David Rosebud, (Born May 29th, 1977 - August 25th, 2020), who was also a 43-year-old father living in the city of Retropolis. Because of this, the government retaliated against protesters, and arrested five people including the stabber. They also started to employ more Robloxia Guard members into the protests. Protesters became more outraged because of this and believed that they were protesting peacefully. 3 Protesters were injured, 1 person died.
August 26th, 2020: Destruction Of Boom Gas, Retropolis, Rohio
On August 26th, 2020, the first of many rioters began to destroy buildings. The building in particular, was the spot where a 911 call was made that ended up leading to the death of George Bloxord. The spot held significant relevance to his death. Protesters throw Molotov's and home-made explosives at the gas station. It did not take long for the building to set fire, and for the police to arrive as well as fire department. Multiple videos capture angles showing the rioters throwing Molotov's at the already burning gas station. The rioters became extremely hectic following May 26th. 9 People were arrest on August 26th. The damages were 200,000 Robux.
Boom Gas
August 27th, 2020: Destruction of The 2700 Historic Block, and Peppinos
In Saint Maclean on August 27th, 2020, rioters had decided to up their tactics. Over 8,000 people showed up to North 27th Street, which was home to many historical buildings, dating back to the 1920's. At around 9:31, rioters arrived on the block, which was already crowded, and began throwing smoke bombs, explosives, and cocktail Molotov's. Multiple buildings on the block had major destruction to them; roughly 982,500 Robux in damages were reported on the street alone. The overcrowding of the block lead to the death of 16-year-old Jared Higgins, (December 26th, 2001 - August 27th, 2020) a 19-year-old volunteer-militia member working for riot police. His cause of death was later revealed that he was beaten and trampled by numerous individuals. A total of five buildings were destroyed on the historic street. During the late hours, while the city was cleaning up debris, the protesters launched yet another riot in Retropolis. 49 were arrested regarding the arson and destruction of the block. 29 Were injured after the fires/destruction.
Protestors escaped to Retropolis after being chased down by riot-police, where over 20,000 protesters began rioting at Southwest Boulevard, Retropolis, Rohio, a spot where the riot police had managed to corner a lot of protesters. Protestors, with no other choice where to go, stormed the pizzeria, and began to tear down the walls, ceiling, etc. The building was later burned down by a protester, who was later arrested. The building was demolished due to the severity of the damage and was rebuilt. Four were arrested for arson and the subsequent destruction of the building. This led to workers being injured. It later costed 30 million ROBUX in the business's destruction.
August 29th, 2020: Saint MacLean and Retropolis lockdowns
On August 29th, 2020, a lockdown was issued for the cities of Retropolis, Westville,  Saint MacLean,  Tristanburg, Genial Town,  Westdale, and Mapleway. During this time, Saint MacLean and Retropolis were heavily secured due to the fact most of the riotous behavior occurred in those two locations alone. Many businesses were boarded up, and riot police was everywhere. No protests were held due to the scrutiny of the riot police. While lockdown was in progress, an arson of a local gas station, destruction of a Burger Restraunt, and at a regional bank in Citrus City.
August 30th, 2020: Peaceful Protests resume in Saint MacLean
On August 30th, 2020, protestors began to peacefully protest again in Saint MacLean. However, some protesters made several threats stating that they were not afraid to continue destruction of property in the city. On this day, members of a militia with about 120 members, named the "Saint MacLean Saviors" had shown up to work alongside emergency services, and the Saint Maclean Police Department, as well as firefighters. The militia was also dedicated to protecting businesses in Saint MacLean and in Retropolis. The militia protected large retailers, and white-Robloxian owned businesses, since they were more likely to be destroyed and rioted. A protester was arrested after throwing a brick towards the riot police, which was deflected rapidly. Zero Robloxians were wounded.
August 31st, 2020: Protesters up their tactics
On August 31st, 2020, rioters began to up their tactics. They decided to protest at a business that was being protected by the Saint MacLean Saviors Militia. Protestors manage to get in a few Molotov's thrown at the building; a militia member ended up open firing, injuring eight rioters. The member was not charged due to a security camera showing that they acted in self-defense. The restaurant would have the front entrance burned down; however, Riot Police quickly came into the area, and stopped the protestors. Several videos show the Riot Police chasing protesters and rioters out of the area of the restaurant. A Riot Police member was later interviewed and stated that, "We had to drive them out of the area" in order to protect other businesses on the street. Two were arrested on August 31st, 2020, and eight others were wounded. It resulted in 96,000 Robux in damage.
September 1st, 2020: Destruction of Buymart, Edison, and Murders of Deshawne Torres, Anthony Watkins, and Iyana Torres.
On September 1st, 2020, Rioters attempted to steal from a small local Buymart, as well as vandalize and destroy it. The riot began at 9:27 PM. At around 9:31 PM, Kyle Cox, (born January 19th, 2003)  who was armed with an assault rifle, was a member of the Saint Maclean Saviors militia. He had traveled down to protect a local Buymart in Retropolis, that he was being paid by the owners to protect. One rioter, Deshawne Torres, (born August 21st, 1992 - September 1st, 2020)  rushed forward at Cox, and chased him with an axe, and swung at him multiple times. However, Cox ended up pulling his rifle on him, and fired two shots to the chest, in an attempt to de-stabilize him. Cox attempted to preform CPR on him. However, Torres later died in hospital. A few minutes later, protestors rushed forward into the Buymart, breaking down walls, and glass. Some began to throw home-made grenades and smoke bombs. Cox would end up being chased by a group of roughly 15 protestors, alongside other militia members. Riot Police soon ran into the store, where a large fight ensued between protestors. Over 41 injuries were reported by both Riot Police and the protestors. Cox ran down the street to a local Edison dealership, where he was chased. A livestream filmed by a protestor showed Kyle fatally shot two others will being chased and wounded three other members of the group. Rioters also ended up breaking into the back of the Buymart, after breaking down the back walls with sledgehammers through the depositing area for trucks. The damage was over 700,000 Robux.
Self Defense Killings of Iyana Torres and Anthony Watkins
Around 9:42 PM, a livestream captured Cox as he ran away from the group of rioters. Kyle is seen aiming his gun at them in order to get them to stop, however, two of them, continue chasing Cox. Iyana Lyn Torres, (Born February 28th, 1996 - September 1st, 2020)  and her boyfriend, Anthony Watkins, (November 21st, 1994 - September 1st, 2020)  rushed forward at Cox whilst holding weapons. The stream showed him shooting Iyana four times in the chest, and Anthony Watkins once in the head, whilst they attacked him using bricks and pipes. Cox was later taken to court in 2021 and pleaded Not Guilty under a self-defense verdict. In October 2021, he was found not guilty on all charges, including the possession of a gun as a minor, and the three third-degree murders he committed. Cox later rose to fame as a government figure. Cox also stated that he was simply there to protect the local Buymart, and that he had provided aid to both protesters, and Riot Police, as well as civilians. This was later confirmed true due to several social media videos. He was also there with his friend.
Destruction Of Edison Dealership
At 11:02 PM, the 15,000 Rioters stopped attacking the store, and headed for the local Edison dealership, where Kyle Cox, 17, and several militia members were hiding. Kyle was allegedly providing aid to two protestors inside the dealership. Protestors began to crack open the windows of the dealership in order to attack Cox. Cox proceeded to retreat onto a white bord F-150, where he would head to the Retropolis Police Department. The rioters began to use blunt objects like sledgehammers, to destroy the building, significant damage to the building had already been done before Riot Police could arrive. Over 14 arrests were made regarding the destruction of the dealership. The destruction costed the dealership 1.3 million Robux in damages. Three Edison vehicles were stolen by rioters and later crashed, which costed roughly 900,000 Robux. On September 2nd, 2020, a large search was set out for the missing vehicles.
September 2nd, 2020
On September 2nd, 2020, police began a massive lockdown in the city of Retropolis. During the lockdown, they arrested over 117 Robloxians that were related to the arson, burglary, destruction, and rioting in St. Maclean and in Retropolis. The city was heavily pursued by Riot Police and Robloxia Guard members. On this day, Cox was arrested by St. Maclean Police Officers at his home in St. Maclean.
September 3rd: Destruction of Jackson Records, St. Petersburg Bank, McRonald's, Bloxxys Cinema, Hasses Ice-Cream Parlor.
On September 3rd, the most destructive day of the riots would occur. Rioters first began their protesting at 716 Carrol Street. Protestors were armed with bats, hammers, signs, bricks, knives, and guns. Riot Police had managed to control rioters and trap them onto the street. Protestors began to break down barriers, and some began to smash a local business, Jackson Records. Protestors begun to destroy the side wall, as well as the ceiling of the business. The damages to the building costed 15,000 Robux.
Jackson Records
Destruction Of McRonald's, Rohio State Route 19.
At around 3PM, protesters and rioters headed to the Rohio State Route 19,  Rohio's largest highway, and began to block traffic and attempted to attack multiple drivers. Some protestors ended up attacking a local McBloxxer's, using home-made explosives and blunt objects. Later on, rioters would attack the St. Petersburg Bank, a local bank that is located in the second wealthiest city of Retropolis, St. Petersburg.
Destruction Of Hasses Ice Cream Shop
At around 6PM, the rioters headed across the street from The St. Petersburg Bank, and next to the Bloxxys theater. Hasses Ice Cream Shop was a historic white-owned business that was established in 1957 and is very well known around Retropolis. Hasses' is known for its signature vanilla ice-cream. At around 3PM, rioters stormed the building, and began to attack it while the owners were on vacation. The destruction of the Ice Cream Shop costed roughly R$4 million.
Destruction Of Bloxxys Theater
A few minutes after the destruction of Hasses' ice cream shop, rioters headed to the next-door business, Bloxxys, a local cinema in St. Petersburg, that was originally built and opened in 1992. A few months before the protests, the theater had been scheduled to be demolished, and then renovated. The building had a late demolishment in December 2021. It was originally supposed to be demolished in September 2020. The plot has remained empty since its destruction. The damages were roughly 1.14 million R$.
Destruction Of St. Petersburg Financial Bank
The St. Petersburg Financial Bank is a one of three banks in St. Petersburg. It operates for stocks, depositing, withdrawing, storing, saving, and loaning money. The St. Petersburg Bank is famous for having many celebrity sightings, and is considered, "A rich persons bank", according to one anonymous user. At the time, the bank held roughly 30.7 million R$ in its vault. The building was built around 2001, and had not been renovated, which would've made the buildings structure more prone to damage caused by rioters. After the riots, the plot was demolished, and closed off. The City of Retropolis plans to make an affordable apartment complex at the plot, but the plan has not been finalized. The damages were 7.1 million R$, and all the money in the vault was stolen, for a total of 37.8 million R$ damage.
September 4th, 2020: Destruction of an EKEA, Blox-General Hospital, Blox Burger, and Blox-Mart.
On September 4, 2020, the rioters burned an EKEA due to the members of the Retropolis Riot 6th Division "The Storm" hiding there preparing for a tear gas attack. The riot soldiers were burned to death. Some remains of their bodies were only found 19 days after the riot. Anew location was opened there as soon as the riots ended.
