Protesters clash with Minneapolis police after death of black man while in custody
Chaos broke out in Minneapolis on Tuesday night as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of a black man in police custody a day earlier.
Chaos broke out in Minneapolis on Tuesday night as protesters took to the streets to demand action after the death of a black man in police custody a day earlier.
George Floyd, 46, died Monday night and video later emerged showing the man on the ground with a police officer pressing his knee against Floyd’s neck. Officers had responded to a call from a grocery store that claimed Floyd had allegedly tried to make purchases with a forged check.
Floyd's death sparked new tensions between police and the black community. Police on Tuesday night fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades on some protesters, reports said. The protest started peacefully but the situation deteriorated and some demonstrators were seen breaking windows of police cars and hurling rocks, reports said.
“We’re here to let them know this can’t be tolerated, there will be severe consequences if they continue to kill us this will not go on another day,” a protester said, according to WCCO-TV of Minneapolis. Click here for more.
Other related developments:
- 4 Minneapolis officers fired in death of Floyd
- Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death
- 4 Minneapolis officers fired in death of Floyd
- Floyd's cousins speak out about heartbreak over his death
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