32-year-old woman killed when car plowed into crowd near Unite the Right rally site – The Daily Progress

Updated, 8:14 p.m.

Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas has been empowered to "regulate, restrict or prohibit any assembly of persons, or the movement of persons or vehicles" on any public property including parks, streets and sidewalks, according to a release from city officials.

The emergency ordinance passed City Council unanimously during an emergency meeting at the Albemarle County Office Building, according to the release.

Mayor Mike Signer was quoted in the release, "The Council's decision to give Chief Thomas the authority to enact a curfew as appropriate was made out of an abundance of caution.We did so, having full confidence in Chief Thomas and regional law enforcement's ability to make the final call.

Chief Thomas has yet to take any action, according to the release.

Updated, 7:25 p.m.

President Donald Trump has offered his condolences to the family of the woman killed when a car slammed into a crowd of pedestrians on the Downtown Mall.

"Condolences to the family of the young woman killed today, and best regards to all of those injured, in Charlottesville, Virginia," he tweeted. "So sad!"

BEDMINSTER, N.J. President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed "many sides" for the violent clashes between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia and contended that the "hatred and bigotry" broadcast across the country had taken root long before his political ascendancy.

Updated, 6:33 p.m.

Charlottesville police Chief Al Thomas says a 32-year-old woman was killed when a car plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters on the Downtown Mall. The death is being investigated as a homicide, and the suspect is in custody, Thomas said.

The identity of the woman is being withheld until family can be notified.

Thomas said 35 people were injured during the Unite the Right rally and protests, adding that none was caused by the police.

It is unclear if two deaths caused by a helicopter crash near Birdwood Golf Course are connected to the Unite the Right rally, authorities said, but The Associated Press cited officials in establishing a connection.

President Donald Trump in a tweet said two Virginia State Police troopers died. "Deepest condolences to the families & fellow officers of the VA State Police who died today," he wrote. "You're all among the best this nation produces."

Updated, 5:40 p.m.

The organizer of a rally that drew hundreds of white nationalists and other extremists to Charlottesville says he disavows the violence that eroded it.

Jason Kessler said in an interview Saturday evening that whoever drove a car into a group of counter-protesters did the wrong thing. He said he was saddened that people were hurt.

Kessler is a local blogger and activist who described the event as a pro-white rally. He planned it to protest the citys decision to remove a Confederate monument.

He also criticized law enforcements response to the event, which was dispersed before speakers could take the stage.

He said they did a poor job controlling the chaos to allow free speech.

- The Associated Press

A vehicle plows into a group of protesters marching along 4th Street NE at the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville on the day of the Unite the Right rally on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

A vehicle reverses after plowing into a group of protesters marching along 4th Street NE at the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville on the day of the Unite the Right rally on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

This car, stopped on Monticello Avenue, was seen plowing into people on the Downtown Mall.

Protestors and counter protestors take to the streets after the Unite the Right rally was declared unlawful by Virginia State Police Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Charlottesville, Va. Photo/Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress

Clergy members link arms in front of Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Members of Vanguard America stand at the edge of Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Militia members position themselves between people attending the Unite the Right rally and counter-protesters at Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Cornel West sings with clergy members outside Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

People attending the Unite the Right rally enter Emancipation Park before the scheduled start in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Counter-protesters arrive at Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Members of the National Socialist Movement arrive at Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

People attending the Unite the Right rally arrive at Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

People attending the Unite the Right rally clash with counter-protesters before the scheduled start of the rally at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Alt-Right protesters hold shields at the entrance to Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Alt-Right groups clash with counter-protesters outside Emancipation Park before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Jason Kessler walks with supporters to McIntire Park after the gathering at Emancipation Park was declared at unlawful assembly by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Augustus Sol Invictus walks with supporters to McIntire Park after the gathering at Emancipation Park was declared at unlawful assembly by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Alt-Right protesters arrive at McIntire Park after the gathering at Emancipation Park was declared at unlawful assembly by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Police walk the Downtown Mall after the gathering at Emancipation Park was declared at unlawful assembly by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Police maintain a perimeter around Emancipation Park after an unlawful assembly was declared before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Respect, tolerance, peace and love are written in chalk on the steps of Emancipation Park which is empty after an unlawful assembly was declared by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

Counter-protesters march through the streets around the Downtown mall after an unlawful assembly was declared by police before the scheduled start of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Photo/Ryan M. Kelly/The Daily Progress

This car, stopped on Monticello Avenue, was seen plowing into people on the Downtown Mall.

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