Tensions run high as counter-protesters march through ‘Back the Blue’ rally in Tampa

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Back the Blue protesters are met by BLM counter-protesters in Tampa

Jordan Bowen reports

Things got heated Saturday afternoon as protesters gathered outside the Tampa police department downtown.

A ‘Back the Blue’ rally began around 11 a.m. with people showing support for officers.

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Tensions rise at Back the Blue rally

Tensions were high during a 'Back the Blue' rally in downtown Tampa Saturday as counter-protesters marched through the demonstration downtown.

Dozens marched through the streets chanting, “back the blue,” and “blue lives matter.”

Around noon counter-protesters marched across the street shouting things such as “black lives matter.”