In a shocking display of police violence, riot officers brutally assaulted peaceful protesters, using pepper spray and gas canisters with reckless abandon. The aggression escalated when police targeted demonstrators, forcefully shoving them to the ground without cause. Outside the Ritz-Carlton, the violence continued as officers aggressively confronted and injured both protesters and medics who were trying to assist. The unchecked brutality left several individuals with severe injuries, underscoring a disturbing pattern of excessive force and blatant disregard for safety.