Protesters marked the anniversary of when Daniel Prude was taken into custody marched through Rochester Tuesday and forced the East Avenue Wegmans to close.

Dozens of protesters started the day at downtown's Parcel 5 before marching to the Transit Center and then down East Avenue to the Wegmans at the corner with Winton Road around 11 a.m.

Once they approached the doors of Wegmans, management had locked up the store.

Protesters tell Spectrum News they targeted the store because of its use of Rochester Police at the entrance and to spread their message to a different community.

Wegmans said the East Avenue location will remain closed for the rest of the day. The store announced on Twitter it would reopen Wednesday at 6 a.m.

The company said its top priority is the safety of employees and customers.

A grand jury empaneled by the state attorney general declined to indict any of the officers involved in Prude's arrest and death in police custody.

An internal investigation continues.

Protesters set up tables and stayed outside the store. 

Signs saying “White Silence is Violence” have been plastered all over the store, the parking lot has been chalked and some windows have been marked up.

The protest was organized by Free the People Roc, one of several events they have planned for what they’re calling “Daniel’s Day.”

Protesters were expected to hold a celebration of life for Prude later this evening on Childs Street.