UPDATE: KTVU reports for the second night in a row covering pro-Trayvon Martin protests in Oakland, Calif., one of the station's cameramen has been attacked by masked protesters.
#BREAKING: 2nd night in row covering #Zimmerman protests in #Oakland, a @KTVU cameraman was attacked by masked protesters— KTVU (@KTVU) July 15, 2013
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(TheBlaze/AP) -- Demonstrations erupted across the United States ranging from dozens to hundreds - in support of the family of Trayvon Martin. Protesters marched against the not guilty verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman for the shooting of the unarmed black teenager. Zimmerman claims he shot Martin in self-defense after being physically attacked.
At New York City's Middle Collegiate Church in Manhattan, congregants wore hooded sweatshirts - as the 17-year-old Martin did the night he was shot.
And in Manhattan's Union Square, hundreds of people gathered to voice their passions over the verdict, hoisting placards with images of Martin. Protesters shouted a number of chants demanding "justice" for Trayvon Martin.
The chants in NYC included, "No justice, no peace," "What do you want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!" and "Trayvon! Trayvon! Trayvon!"
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Trayvon Martin supporters rally in Times Square while blocking traffic after marching from a rally for Martin in Union Square in Manhattan on July 14, 2013 in New York City. George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of Martin July 13 and many protesters questioned the verdict. Credit: Getty Images
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Trayvon Martin supporters stand in front of a lighted American flag in Times Square after marching from a rally for Martin in Union Square in Manhattan on July 14, 2013 in New York City. Credit: Getty Images
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: A man argues with a police officer as Trayvon Martin supporters march while blocking traffic after a rally for Martin in Union Square in Manhattan on July 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: People watch from a Whole Foods store as protesters gather at a rally honoring Trayvon Martin at Union Square in Manhattan on July 14, 2013 in New York City. Credit: Getty Images
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 14: Trayvon Martin supporters hold a photo of Martin while marching up First Avenue through the streets after a rally for Martin in Union Square in Manhattan on July 14, 2013 in New York City. Credit: Getty Images
Watch a replay of a live stream from the protests in NYC where police have reportedly arrested several demonstrators:
TheBlaze radio's Doc Thompson and his producer Skip LaCombe uploaded videos from the rally in Times Square (Warning: Strong language in some clips):
Protesters also gathered in Los Angeles Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., along with several other cities.
There were reports of police using rubber bullets on protesters in L.A. as protesters shut down city streets, including the 10 freeway.
There have also been reports of bottles being thrown at police officers.
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The LA Times reported that protestors threw batteries and rocks at LAPD near the corner of Washington Boulevard and 10th Avenue. KNBC spoke to protesters who claimed rubber bullets were used against them and Cannick has been tweeting about use of rubber bullets. Shortly after midnight on Sunday morning, KNX1070 reporter Claudia Peschiutta said she was hit by a rubber bullet. LAPD has yet to confirm what type of non-lethal rounds were used, but both the Times and KNBC have reported the use of bean bags.
Protesters march on L.A. highway (Twitter)
Protesters clash with police in Los Angeles (Twitter)
Police officers hold a line against protestors on the 10 Freeway after demonstrators angry at the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of black teen Trayvon Martin walk onto the 10 Freeway stopping highway traffic, in Los Angeles, California July 14, 2013. A jury in Sanford, Florida late Saturday found Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watchman, not guilty of shooting dead Martin, a 17 year-old unarmed teen on the night of February 26, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
Police officers in LA get in position to disrupt Trayvon Martin protest (H/T: Oliver Darcy, Campus Reform)
CBS LA
So far, only one arrest has been reported in Los Angeles.
A protester is arrested on the 10 Freeway after demonstrators angry at the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin walk onto the freeway stopping highway traffic. (Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images / July 14, 2013)
Watch live video of the situation in L.A. via NBC Los Angeles (the stream has gone in and out):
View more videos at: https://nbclosangeles.com.
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