A second night of protests in Minneapolis over the police killing of 46-year-old George Floyd turned deadly Wednesday when a man was shot by a shop owner who suspected him of looting. The shooting victim was one of five people hit by gunfire on a night that saw police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters demanding justice for Floyd’s death. … [Read more...] about Minneapolis Burns on Violent Night of Protests Over George Floyd’s Killing
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MPD Chief Arradondo: 4 Police Officers Fired Following Death Of George Floyd
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo has announced that four officers are now “former employees” with the department, following the death of George Floyd in South Minneapolis Monday evening. On Tuesday afternoon, the office of lawyer Tom Kelly confirmed they were representing one of the officers involved in the case, and confirmed his identity as Derek Chauvin. … [Read more...] about MPD Chief Arradondo: 4 Police Officers Fired Following Death Of George Floyd
Gov. Tim Walz Activates National Guard In Response To George Floyd Protests
There was extensive property damage in south Minneapolis, as protesters upset over Floyd’s death looted businesses, and burned more than a dozen buildings. The Minneapolis Fire Department says it responded to 30 fires that were intentionally set, most along East Lake Street. … [Read more...] about Gov. Tim Walz Activates National Guard In Response To George Floyd Protests
Protesters Defy Minneapolis Curfew Order, Several Fires Set During 4th Night Of Unrest Over George Floyd’s Death
The gathering at the 5th Precinct, which is about four miles west of the 3rd Precinct, started out peaceful, with protesters slowly beginning to leave the area by about 11 p.m. — about the same time a Wells Fargo branch near the 5th was looted and set on fire. Looters also hit the Stop-N-Shop gas station across from the precinct. … [Read more...] about Protesters Defy Minneapolis Curfew Order, Several Fires Set During 4th Night Of Unrest Over George Floyd’s Death
Powerful Images From Friday’s Protests Over the Death of George Floyd
Large protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other people of color at the hands of police continued in multiple cities on Friday. Here are some of the most powerful images photojournalists were able to capture at demonstrations in Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York, Louisville, and several other cities. … [Read more...] about Powerful Images From Friday’s Protests Over the Death of George Floyd
