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Police, protesters clash at 5th and Spring

People take photos of themselves Thursday night at the intersection of 5th and Spring Streets as police in riot gear pause from pushing the crowd back.

People take photos of themselves Thursday night at the intersection of 5th and Spring Streets as police in riot gear pause from pushing the crowd back.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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A melee broke out in downtown L.A. Thursday night between police and Occupy protesters after a chalk-drawing incident at ArtWalk. Four officers were hurt. Read more

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A woman helps a protester who was apparently shot by a non-lethal weapon.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Officers with non-lethal weapons retreat from the intersection.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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One protester makes his statement with a sign.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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A protester does push-ups as police stand by.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Protesters use chalk to make their statements on Spring Street.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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