Sign commemorating Marcus David Peters who died at the hands of Richmond officers while suffering a breakdown on I-95 appears in front of the Lee monument on June 11, 2020. (Photo: 8News Reporter Autumn Childress) 
Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue pulled down on Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020. (Photo: Sierra Fox) 
Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue pulled down on Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020. (Photo: Sierra Fox) 
Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue pulled down on Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020. (Photo: Sierra Fox) 
Jefferson Davis statue on Monument Avenue pulled down on Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020. (Photo: Molly Monaghan) 
Christopher Columbus statue being removed from lake at Byrd Park on June 10, 2020. (Photo: Autumn Childress) 
The aftermath of the Columbus statue being torn down (photo taken by 8News’ Rachel Keller) 
The aftermath of the Columbus statue being torn down (photo taken by 8News’ Rachel Keller) 
The Christopher Columbus statue at Byrd Park was thrown into a lake by protesters Tuesday, June 9. (Photo: Quincy Tucker) 
The Christopher Columbus statue at Byrd Park was taken down by protesters on Tuesday, June 9. (Photo: Quincy Tucker) 
The Christopher Columbus statue at Byrd Park was taken down by protesters on Tuesday, June 9. (Photo: Quincy Tucker) 
An inspection crew from the Virginia Department of General Services takes measurements as they inspect the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue Monday June 8, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered the removal of the statue. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) 
An inspection crew from the Virginia Department of General Services inspect the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue Monday June. 8, 2020, in Richmond, Va. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered the removal of the statue. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) 
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors has renamed the Confederate Hills Recreation Center to the Springs Recreation Center. (photo taken by 8News’ Talya Cunningham) 
As protests continue in response to the death of George Floyd, a diverse group of residents from Essex County and the Northern Neck teamed up to sponsor a march of their own. (Photo: Sierra Fox) 
As protests continue in response to the death of George Floyd, a diverse group of residents from Essex County and the Northern Neck teamed up to sponsor a march of their own. (Photo: Sierra Fox) 
“This is a historical moment in Richmond, not just because of the impending removal of the statues but also the city and country finally seemed to have reached a point where they have had enough of the overt racism and police brutality.” (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
“This is a historical moment in Richmond, not just because of the impending removal of the statues but also the city and country finally seemed to have reached a point where they have had enough of the overt racism and police brutality.” (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
Dave Parrish said when people were looking at the monuments there was almost a sense of celebration, as well as a lot of parents explaining what racism was to their children. (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
Dave Parrish said when people were looking at the monuments there was almost a sense of celebration, as well as a lot of parents explaining what racism was to their children. (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
Dave Parrish said when people were looking at the monuments there was almost a sense of celebration, as well as a lot of parents explaining what racism was to their children. (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
“This is a historical moment in Richmond, not just because of the impending removal of the statues but also the city and country finally seemed to have reached a point where they have had enough of the overt racism and police brutality.” (Photo courtesy of Dave Parrish) 
Richmond dancers come together at the Robert E. Lee monument on June 5, 2020, after Northam’s announcement to take it down as soon as possible. (Kennedy George on the left, Ava Holloway on the right. Photo: Marcus Ingram) 
Richmond dancers come together at the Robert E. Lee monument on June 5, 2020, after Northam’s announcement to take it down as soon as possible. (Kennedy George on the left, Ava Holloway on the right. Photo: Marcus Ingram) 
Demonstrators at the Robert E. Lee Monument in Richmond, Virginia, on Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020. Protestors graffitied the monument in recent days and on Wednesday evening, an image of George Floyd and the phrases, “No justice, no peace” and “BLM” were projected onto the monument. (Photo: Jordan Vance) 
Hundreds of people in Richmond gather around the Robert E. Lee monument on June 3,2020. (Photo: 8News Reporter Talya Cunningham) 
In this photo taken with a drone, a large group of protesters gather around the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue near downtown Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Richmond, Va. The crowd protesting police brutality chanted “Tear it down.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber) 
A group of demonstrators are walking from Willow Lawn to Richmond on a hot summer day. (Photo: 8News Reporter Alex Thorson) 
Hundreds of people in Richmond gather around the Robert E, Lee monument on June 3,2020. (Photo: 8News Reporter Talya Cunningham) 
A GRTC Pulse bus was burnt during the first night of protests and riots in Richmond, Saturday, May 30. 
A sign at the George Floyd protest on Brown’s Island, Sunday, May 31. (Photo: Rachel Keller) 
A peaceful demonstration on Sunday, May 31. (Photo: Rachel Keller) 
8News Capitol Reporter Jackie DeFusco took these photos of protesters, bystanders, police and other Richmonders Sunday on Monument Avenue. 
8News Capitol Reporter Jackie DeFusco took these photos of protesters, bystanders, police and other Richmonders Sunday on Monument Avenue. 
8News Capitol Reporter Jackie DeFusco took these photos of protesters, bystanders, police and other Richmonders Sunday on Monument Avenue. 
8News Capitol Reporter Jackie DeFusco took photos of protesters, bystanders, police and other Richmonders Sunday on Monument Avenue. 
Monuments in Richmond, Virginia, were vandalized during a riot on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Photos courtesy of Josh Taylor) 
Monuments in Richmond, Virginia, were vandalized during a riot on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Photos courtesy of Josh Taylor) 
Chillalay store on West Broad street boarded up following protests that turned violent. (Photo: 8News) 
Store on West Broad Street boarded up after protests turned violent in Richmond. 
The Tech Exchange, a local video store, was also looted during the riot. (Photos submitted by Holly Wright) 
The Tech Exchange, a local video store, was also looted during the riot. (Photos submitted by Holly Wright) 
The result of riots around the intersection of W. Broad Street and Monroe Avenue. (Courtesy of Mandee Bratton) 
Rioters at the intersection of W. Broad Street and Monroe Avenue. (Courtesy of Mandee Bratton) 
The result of riots around the intersection of W. Broad Street and Monroe Avenue. (Courtesy of Mandee Bratton) 
The Jefferson Davis Monument on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, was vandalized during a riot on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Photos courtesy of Josh Taylor) 
The Robert E. Lee Monument on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, was vandalized during a riot on Saturday, May 30, 2020. (Photos courtesy of Josh Taylor)
