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Minneapolis rioters set police precinct on fire in third night of violence after George Floyd's death
The Third Precinct police station in Minneapolis was set ablaze Thursday night as violent protests continued in the city -- and other cities across the U.S. -- following Monday's death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody.
The Third Precinct police station in Minneapolis was set ablaze Thursday night as violent protests continued in the city -- and other cities across the U.S. -- following Monday's death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody.
In response, more than 500 members of the National Guard were heading to the Twin Cities region, called in by Gov. Tim Walz, the Star Tribune of Minneapolis reported.
Rioters broke into the precinct around 10 p.m. local time, after police on the rooftop previously tried to disperse the gathering crowd using "flash bang" shots and tear gas, according to reports.
The rioters entered the building and sparked the fire after police officers on the roof were rescued by helicopter, reports said.
The precinct is located only a short distance away from where Floyd died Monday. Video images showing Floyd lying in the street, with a police officer's knee against his neck, sparked outrage across the nation. Four police officers connected to the incident were fired Tuesday. Click here for more on our top story.
Other related developments:
- Two cops caught on tape in Floyd case have history of conduct complaints
- Protests seen in Denver, Columbus, Louisville
- NBC allegedly tells reporters not to use word 'riots' in Floyd coverage
- Floyd protests in NYC turn violent: Officers punched, pelted, more than 40 people arrested
- Two cops caught on tape in Floyd case have history of conduct complaints
- Protests seen in Denver, Columbus, Louisville
- NBC allegedly tells reporters not to use word 'riots' in Floyd coverage
- Floyd protests in NYC turn violent: Officers punched, pelted, more than 40 people arrested
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