Minneapolis Explodes in Protest Over Police Killing of George Floyd, Mayor Calls Wants Officers Charged

Minnesota’s capital exploded last night, literally – as protests and riots engulfed part of the city following the in-custody death of 46 year-old George Floyd on Monday.

One person was reportedly shot and killed during yesterday’s upheaval, along with widespread looting and multiple fires set by angry residents.

Other street protests kicked-off across country including a large demonstration in Los Angeles.

Bridget Floyd, sister of the deceased, called for all four police officers involved to be arrested and that they “should be in jail for murder”.

Government officials have exasperated as this latest turmoil comes amid a Coronavirus state of emergency and lockdown measures.

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo told the local FOX 9 TV station that the use of tear gas was ordered following reports of violence and looting.

Police mobilized reinforcements after protesters began to converge on a local police precinct station. Watch:

Footage of the police killing went viral after being filmed by a member of the public. Millions were shocked at the craven and cold manner in which the arresting officer casually had his hand in his pocket whilst pressing his knee down on the neck of George Floyd crushed against the pavement and blocking off his airway. Fire Department spokesman has confirmed that Floyd showed ‘no signs of life’ when paramedics arrived on the scene.

“I CAN’T BREATHE”: Video shows George Floyd, a black man that police say was a possible “forgery” suspect, pleading with Minneapolis cops for air as they press a knee into his neck. Floyd loses consciousness and later dies.

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In an unprecedented move, Mayor Frey called for the police officers involved to be charged by Hennepin County Attorneys as soon as possible. Frey declined to say which charge that should be, and deferred to the judiciary. Watch:

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