Second night of violent protests in Minneapolis over police killing of George Floyd
rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night Wednesday, with protesters looting stores near a police precinct and setting fires that continued to burn into Thursday morning.
Police said they were investigating the death as a homicide and had a suspect in custody, but were still investigating what led to the shooting. Mayor Jacob Frey appealed for calm early Thursday. “Please, Minneapolis, we cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy,” he said on Twitter. He also asked for the public’s help in keeping the peace.
Protesters began gathering in the early afternoon Wednesday near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, in the southern part of the city where 46-year-old George Floyd died on Memorial Day after an officer knelt on his neck until he became unresponsive.News helicopter footage showed protesters milling in streets near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, with some running in and out of nearby stores. A Target, a Cub Foods, a Dollar Tree and an auto parts store all showed signs of damage and looting.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Hundreds gathered in the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd died after police encounterAfter George Floyd's death, hundreds packed the streets of Minneapolis, many gathering at the spot where he was pinned to the ground by police shortly before he died. Demonstrators chanted 'I can't breathe,' which were some of the last words he uttered.
Weiterlesen »
Crowds protest in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd, but investigation will take timeFour Minneapolis police officers were fired after the death of George Floyd, who was black. Whether his death will be considered criminal is unclear.
Weiterlesen »
Sister of George Floyd, black man who died after police kneeled on his neck, speaks outJoe Biden says officers involved in death of George Floyd 'must be held responsible for their egregious actions. The FBI should conduct a thorough investigation.”
Weiterlesen »
LeBron James Posts Support of Colin Kaepernick After George Floyd Death: ‘Do You Understand Now?’George Floyd died after being arrested with force in Minneapolis
Weiterlesen »