I see.
You said that Mr. Watson, the mayor, and Mr. Bell, the chief of police, told you that the protest was turning violent.
What did they tell you exactly? What did that violence look like? What was going on? What events exactly did you base your decision on—that is, if you were aware of them?
Perhaps your decision was based solely on the fact that you were told the protest was becoming violent. However, if you were made aware of specific events, I'd like to know what they were.
What alleged events led you to make the decision you did?