The protesters wore black shirts that read "cease fire now" and linked arms, their backs to the Democratic National Committee headquarters entrance, video and photos of the scene show.
By the end of the night, the Capitol Police said, six officers were injured in clashes, while protesters tallied 90 among their ranks who suffered minor injuries. D.C. fire department spokesman Noah Gray said no one was taken to the hospital. Each side says the other was at fault. Capitol police arrested one man on charges of assaulting an officer.
Several lawmakers and police described decisive and professional action from the Capitol Police to keep the members inside safe; protesters on the ground
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