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6 Stabbed in Extremist-Protester Clash in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Latest on a clash between a right-wing protesters and counter protesters that left at least six people with stab wounds (all times local): 1:24 p.m. Sacramento Fire Department spokesman Chris Harvey says emergency crews transported six people who were stabbed outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento. Harvey says a rally by KKK and other right-wing extremists groups turned violent Sunday when they were met by counterprotesters. He says a large fight broke out after people carrying sticks rushed into the area where the rally was being held. Harvey says California Highway Patrol officers managed to break up the large fight but that some members of both groups remain in the area. ___ 1:05 p.m. Five people have been stabbed outside the California state Capitol building in Sacramento. Officer Matt McPhail with the Sacramento Police Department says none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening. The victims were all present while a protest took place, though McPhail said it was still unclear whether and how they were involved. The Traditionalist Workers Party had scheduled and received a permit to protest at noon Sunday in front of the Capitol.

 

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