Protesters in Sacramento forced officials to lock down Golden 1 Center ahead of Tuesday's Kings game for the second time in a week.
Demonstrators blocked off entrances to the arena before the Kings took on the Mavericks as they attempt to bring attention to the death of Stephon Clark. Clark was shot March 18 in his backyard when police officers mistook a cell phone for a gun.
Golden 1 Center has been put on lockdown again as protesters stand in front of doors to arena pic.twitter.com/0Um1NoQ9na
— Scott Marsh (@scottmarsh1140) March 28, 2018
The Kings announced those ticket-holders trying to enter the arena would not be allowed to enter for the game due to "public safety measures."
Public safety measures have been enacted and arena entrances remain closed.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 28, 2018
We kindly ask all guests to travel home safely at this time.
Ticket holders unable to access tonight’s game will receive refund information from the team soon.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Kings owner Vivek Ranadive took the court after the first game where protesters forced the arena to be closed and said he supported the individuals' right to protest peacefully.
“We here at the Kings recognize that we have a big platform,” he said. “It is a privilege, but it is also a responsibility. It is a responsibility that we take very seriously. And we stand here before you — old, young, black, white, brown — and we are all united in our commitment.”
The Kings have yet to release a statement Tuesday.
This article will be updated.