Created: Tuesday, 02 Sep 2008, 7:42 PM CDT
Clouds of tear gas surround crowds of protesters, media and police in riot gear on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Protesters marched toward the Republican National Convention After a Rage Against the Machine appearance at the State Capitol.
RNC Protests
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A group of about 4,000 protesters are trying to break down the security fences at 5th and 7th, near the northwest entrance to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
The protesters marched toward the RNC from the State Capitol after an impromptu Rage Against the Machine concert.
At least 10 people were arrested Tuesday. Added to the 284 arrests Monday, the number of RNC protest arrests is nearing 300.
Near Mickey's Diner, protesters exploded three homemade bombs near police. officers responded with tear gas and smoke bombs.
St. Paul police shut down the concert, which didn't stop band members Zack de la Rocha and Tom Morello from shouting lyrics to songs like "Bulls on Parade” through a megaphone.
Rumor circulated Tuesday night that a member of Rage Against the Machine was arrested, but police told FOX 9 they had no confirmed arrest of a band member.
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