A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer,&nbsp;in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed.&nbsp;A second police officer was critically wounded, as reported by CBS Minnesota.

While addressing a press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey informed officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the shooting.&nbsp;Mitchell was shot while he was assisting an injured man,&nbsp;Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said.

"Three people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a mass shooting Thursday at a Minneapolis apartment complex,"&nbsp;police said.

According to a news release from the city of Minneapolis, the incident began around 5:30 pm when officers responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue South, located in the Whittier neighbourhood. Upon arrival, officers were immediately met with gunfire, the Minneapolis Police Department said.

Two civilians were killed and two officers were taken to the&nbsp;hospital.&nbsp;

However, the Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association, the union which represents Minneapolis officers, said in a statement that one of those wounded officers had died.

"Once again, a police officer bravely faced danger and tragically lost his life protecting the community," the union's executive director Brian Peters said in a statement.&nbsp;

The exact circumstances of the shooting were unclear.

Witnesses described hearing the gunshots.

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A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer, in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed.

A mass shooting incident on Thursday (May 30) evening left three people dead, including a police officer, in Minneapolis, city officials reported. Officials confirmed that the suspect was also killed. A second police officer was critically wounded, as reported by CBS Minnesota. While addressing a press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey informed officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the shooting. Mitchell was shot while he was assisting an injured man, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said. "Three people, including the suspected shooter, are dead after a mass shooting Thursday at a Minneapolis apartment complex," police said. According to a news release from the city of Minneapolis, the incident began around 5:30 pm when officers responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue South, located in the Whittier neighbourhood. Upon arrival, officers were immediately met with gunfire, the Minneapolis Police Department said. Two civilians were killed and two officers were taken to the hospital. However, the Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association, the union which represents Minneapolis officers, said in a statement that one of those wounded officers had died. "Once again, a police officer bravely faced danger and tragically lost his life protecting the community," the union's executive director Brian Peters said in a statement. The exact circumstances of the shooting were unclear. Witnesses described hearing the gunshots. (This is an updating story)

Minneapolis mass shooting leaves 3 dead, including a police officer; suspect also killed

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been convicted of aiding and abetting the death of George Floyd, which had led to a massive Black Lives Matter protest in the US in 2020.

The 37-year-old was already serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence after being found guilty on federal charges of violating civil rights of Floyd, a Black man who died after being choked with a knee-on-neck press by one of the cops.

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill pronounced the verdict on Monday night, saying, "the verdict is based on the finding of fact and conclusions of law."

Thao, one of the former cops charged of manslaughter in the case, was accused of holding back a small crowd of bystanders when three other officers were subduing Floyd.

"Based on his training, Thao was actively aware that the restraint he witnessed grossly deviated from the standard of care, was extremely dangerous, and risked Floyd's death," Cahill wrote in his decision.

It comes almost three years after Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, at the hands of police officers which sparked protests nationwide.

A furore had erupted after the video of footage of one of the police officers, Derek Chauvin, kneeling&nbsp;on the handcuffed Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes emerged. Chauvin was found guilty of murder in 2021.

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Police were acting against Floyd based on the suspicion that he was using a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby store.

Following Tuesday’s verdict, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement that it "brings one more measure" of accountability in Floyd's death.

"Accountability is not justice, but it is a step on the road to justice," Ellison said.

Last year, two other officers—Thomas Lane and J Alexander Kueng who restrained Floyd’s knees and buttocks—pleaded guilty in state court to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, the same charge Thao faced.

While Lane was sentenced to three-and-half-years years in prison, Kueng was sentenced to three years.

Thao's lawyers had contended that he believed Floyd was high on narcotics and having a distressed reaction.

The officer was told during police training that knee restraints on the neck were appropriate in some instances, the lawyers wrote, and he believed the other three officers were mindful of Floyd's medical needs.

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Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been convicted of aiding and abetting the death of George Floyd, which had led to a massive Black Lives Matter protest in the US in 2020.

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been convicted of aiding and abetting the death of George Floyd, which had led to a massive Black Lives Matter protest in the US in 2020. The 37-year-old was already serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence after being found guilty on federal charges of violating civil rights of Floyd, a Black man who died after being choked with a knee-on-neck press by one of the cops. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill pronounced the verdict on Monday night, saying, "the verdict is based on the finding of fact and conclusions of law." Thao, one of the former cops charged of manslaughter in the case, was accused of holding back a small crowd of bystanders when three other officers were subduing Floyd. "Based on his training, Thao was actively aware that the restraint he witnessed grossly deviated from the standard of care, was extremely dangerous, and risked Floyd's death," Cahill wrote in his decision. It comes almost three years after Floyd's death on May 25, 2020, at the hands of police officers which sparked protests nationwide. A furore had erupted after the video of footage of one of the police officers, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on the handcuffed Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes emerged. Chauvin was found guilty of murder in 2021. US: Former cop who knelt on George Floyd's back faces imprisonment Police were acting against Floyd based on the suspicion that he was using a counterfeit $20 bill at a nearby store. Following Tuesday’s verdict, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement that it "brings one more measure" of accountability in Floyd's death. "Accountability is not justice, but it is a step on the road to justice," Ellison said. Last year, two other officers—Thomas Lane and J Alexander Kueng who restrained Floyd’s knees and buttocks—pleaded guilty in state court to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, the same charge Thao faced. While Lane was sentenced to three-and-half-years years in prison, Kueng was sentenced to three years. Thao's lawyers had contended that he believed Floyd was high on narcotics and having a distressed reaction. The officer was told during police training that knee restraints on the neck were appropriate in some instances, the lawyers wrote, and he believed the other three officers were mindful of Floyd's medical needs. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of aiding George Floyd’s death

A former US police officer has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man whose killing in 2020 sparked the “Black Lives Matter” movement across the country.

In October, J Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer, had pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, and in exchange, a charge of aiding and abetting murder was dropped.

He is already serving a federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights, and the state and federal sentences will be served at the same time.

Kueng appeared via a video from the US Bureau of Prisons Elkton facility in Lisbon, Ohio, while his prison sentence was being read out.

When asked if he had any remarks, Kueng said, “Nothing your honour, thank you.”

Attorneys Ben Crump, Antonio Romanucci and Jeff Storms, who represent Floyd’s family, hailed the verdict.

“The sentencing of Alexander Kueng for his role in the murder of George Floyd delivers yet another piece of justice for the Floyd family,” they said in a statement.

“While the family faces yet another holiday season without George, we hope that moments like these continue to bring them a measure of peace, knowing that George’s death was not in vain,” the statement added.

Kueng was among the four officers who were fired and criminally charged after Floyd’s death.

A video captured by a bystander showed 46-year-old Floyd desperately pleading to&nbsp;the officers while being restrained to let him breathe before he lost consciousness and died. Kueng was seen kneeling on Flyod’s neck for more than nine minutes before he passed out.

The killing sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice and the use of force by the police.

In his plea agreement, Keung admitted that he knew from his training that restraining a handcuffed person in a prone position came with serious risks and that using the technique on Floyd was unreasonable under the circumstances, reports AP news agency.

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A former US police officer has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man whose killing in 2020 sparked the “Black Lives Matter” movement across the country.

A former US police officer has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man whose killing in 2020 sparked the “Black Lives Matter” movement across the country. In October, J Alexander Kueng, a former Minneapolis police officer, had pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, and in exchange, a charge of aiding and abetting murder was dropped. He is already serving a federal sentence for violating Floyd’s civil rights, and the state and federal sentences will be served at the same time. Kueng appeared via a video from the US Bureau of Prisons Elkton facility in Lisbon, Ohio, while his prison sentence was being read out. When asked if he had any remarks, Kueng said, “Nothing your honour, thank you.” Attorneys Ben Crump, Antonio Romanucci and Jeff Storms, who represent Floyd’s family, hailed the verdict. “The sentencing of Alexander Kueng for his role in the murder of George Floyd delivers yet another piece of justice for the Floyd family,” they said in a statement. “While the family faces yet another holiday season without George, we hope that moments like these continue to bring them a measure of peace, knowing that George’s death was not in vain,” the statement added. Kueng was among the four officers who were fired and criminally charged after Floyd’s death. A video captured by a bystander showed 46-year-old Floyd desperately pleading to the officers while being restrained to let him breathe before he lost consciousness and died. Kueng was seen kneeling on Flyod’s neck for more than nine minutes before he passed out. The killing sparked worldwide protests against racial injustice and the use of force by the police. In his plea agreement, Keung admitted that he knew from his training that restraining a handcuffed person in a prone position came with serious risks and that using the technique on Floyd was unreasonable under the circumstances, reports AP news agency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former US cop who knelt on George Floyd’s neck jailed for three-and-a-half years

J. Alexander Kueng, 29, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of playing a role in the murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty in the case. Reportedly, Kueng entered into an agreement with prosecutors hours before a jury was to be selected for his trial.

J. Alexander Kueng, 29, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of playing a role in the murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty in the case. Reportedly, Kueng entered into an agreement with prosecutors hours before a jury was to be selected for his trial. Judge Peter Cahill overseeing the case asked Kueng if he understood that his attorneys had entered into an agreement with prosecutors and that he had the right to a trial. To which Kueng replied in affirmative and said he understood the agreement. Kueng admitted to aiding and abetting the second-degree manslaughter of Floyd. According to details of the deal, he will serve 3.5 years in prison which will run concurrently with another three-year sentence that he was given in a federal trial. The deal also means that the serious charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder will now be dropped against Kueng. While Kueng accepted the plea deal, the second former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao refused to accept the deal and said he will face the trial. In a previous hearing, he said pleading guilty would be a 'lie and a sin'. Read more: Two remaining Minneapolis police officers sentenced to prison in George Floyd killing The video of George Floyd's killing showed former officer Kueng holding the black man's back while Thao kept bystanders back during the killing. Meanwhile, Derek Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd's neck for an excruciating nine and a half minutes, before he lost consciousness and died. Both officers failed to stop Chauvin and became complicit in the crime. Derek Chauvin and his incarceration As reported extensively by WION, Derek Chauvin, the main convict in the case who knelt on the neck of helpless Floyd and smothered him to death was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for denying civil rights to his victim. WATCH: George Floyd death: Derek Chauvin, former police officer sentenced to prison for 21 years × This sentence was added on top of the 22-and-a-half-year sentence that Chauvin is already serving for murder. The former police officer pleaded guilty of murder last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Ex-Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in the George Floyd murder case

J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, the last two of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of playing a role in the murder of George Floyd have been sentenced to three and a three-year and a half years prison terms respectively by a US District court.&nbsp;

Both Jueng and Thao were convicted earlier this year in February on two counts of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Judge Paul Magnuson whilst announcing the sentencing remarked that the penalties reflected their level of culpability in a case which grabbed headlines across the globe.&nbsp;

The video of George Floyd's killing showed former Officer Kueng holding the black man's back while Thao kept bystanders back during the killing.

Meanwhile, Derek&nbsp;Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd's neck for an excruciating nine and a half minutes, before he left consciousness and died. Both officers failed to stop Chauvin and became complicit in the crime.&nbsp;

Derek Chauvin and his incarceration&nbsp;

As reported extensively by WION, Derek Chauvin, the main convict in the case who knelt on the neck of helpless Floyd and smothered him to death was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for denying civil rights to his victim.

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This sentence was added on top of the 22-and-a-half-year sentence that Chauvin is already serving for murder. The former police officer pleaded guilty of murder last year.

"I really don't know why you did what you did.&nbsp;But to put your knee on another person's neck until they're deceased is wrong.&nbsp;You must be substantially punished," the court had observed at the time.&nbsp;

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J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, the last two of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of playing a role in the murder of George Floyd have been sentenced to three and a three-year and a half years prison terms respectively by a US District court.

J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao, the last two of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of playing a role in the murder of George Floyd have been sentenced to three and a three-year and a half years prison terms respectively by a US District court. Both Jueng and Thao were convicted earlier this year in February on two counts of violating George Floyd's civil rights. Judge Paul Magnuson whilst announcing the sentencing remarked that the penalties reflected their level of culpability in a case which grabbed headlines across the globe. The video of George Floyd's killing showed former Officer Kueng holding the black man's back while Thao kept bystanders back during the killing. Meanwhile, Derek Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd's neck for an excruciating nine and a half minutes, before he left consciousness and died. Both officers failed to stop Chauvin and became complicit in the crime. Derek Chauvin and his incarceration As reported extensively by WION, Derek Chauvin, the main convict in the case who knelt on the neck of helpless Floyd and smothered him to death was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for denying civil rights to his victim. WATCH: George Floyd death: Derek Chauvin, former police officer sentenced to prison for 21 years × This sentence was added on top of the 22-and-a-half-year sentence that Chauvin is already serving for murder. The former police officer pleaded guilty of murder last year. "I really don't know why you did what you did. But to put your knee on another person's neck until they're deceased is wrong. You must be substantially punished," the court had observed at the time. Read More: Derek Chauvin sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for violating George Floyd's rights (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Two remaining Minneapolis police officers sentenced to prison in George Floyd killing

A group of protestors was rammed by a car that drove into the crowd, taking one woman's life and injuring another.

The crowd was protesting against a shooting that had taken place a few weeks ago and involved an officer. While the crowd was gathered for demonstrations, a person drove into the group in the early hours of Monday.

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A demonstration was being held to protest the killing of Winston Smith, a 32-year-old Back man, by was murdered by police officers while executing a warrant.

Authorities said a suspect is in custody after the deadly crash, after being caught on the surveillance camera. Investigators also revealed that the preliminary findings have found probable involvement of drugs or alcohol.

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The driver of the car was pulled out from the vehicle immediately after the crash and was being beaten up by the crowd.&nbsp;He was saved by the police who then took the driver into custody.

One woman has been killed in a deadly car crash and the other person is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

A group of protestors was rammed by a car that drove into the crowd, taking one woman's life and injuring another. The crowd was protesting against a shooting that had taken place a few weeks ago and involved an officer.

A group of protestors was rammed by a car that drove into the crowd, taking one woman's life and injuring another. The crowd was protesting against a shooting that had taken place a few weeks ago and involved an officer. While the crowd was gathered for demonstrations, a person drove into the group in the early hours of Monday. Also read | US city of Minneapolis reopens intersection where George Floyd was killed A demonstration was being held to protest the killing of Winston Smith, a 32-year-old Back man, by was murdered by police officers while executing a warrant. Authorities said a suspect is in custody after the deadly crash, after being caught on the surveillance camera. Investigators also revealed that the preliminary findings have found probable involvement of drugs or alcohol. Also read | Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence in George Floyd murder case The driver of the car was pulled out from the vehicle immediately after the crash and was being beaten up by the crowd. He was saved by the police who then took the driver into custody. One woman has been killed in a deadly car crash and the other person is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Minneapolis: Driver rams car into protesters, killing one

The police officer who shot dead Black 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a Minneapolis suburb after appearing to mistake her gun for&nbsp;a taser was arrested Wednesday on&nbsp;manslaughter&nbsp;charges and will appear in court on Thursday.

Minneapolis has been roiled by nightly violent protests after Kim Potter, who is white, opened fire on Wright in his car on Sunday.

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Racial tensions were already high in the Midwestern US city as it hosts the trial of the white policeman charged with murdering George Floyd, whose death touched off a national reckoning over racial injustice.

Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree&nbsp;manslaughter.

"While we appreciate that the district attorney is pursuing justice for Daunte, no conviction can give the Wright family their loved one back," said the Wrights' family lawyer Ben Crump after the arrest.

"This was no accident. This was an intentional, deliberate, and unlawful use of force."

"We will keep fighting for justice for Daunte, for his family, and for all marginalized people of color."

Protesters faced off with police for a fourth night of violent clashes on Wednesday evening.

Riot police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators outside the fortified police station in Brooklyn Center, the suburb where Sunday's shooting took place.

About nine miles&nbsp;away, the judge presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin denied a defense motion earlier Wednesday to acquit him of murder and&nbsp;manslaughter&nbsp;charges for the death of Floyd.

Chauvin, who is white, was seen in a video taken by a bystander kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes as the handcuffed 46-year-old complained repeatedly that he "can't breathe."

Defence attorney Eric Nelson said prosecutors had failed to prove their case against the 45-year-old Chauvin beyond a reasonable doubt and he should be acquitted.

The video of Floyd's May 25, 2020 arrest sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality in the United States and around the world.

A forensic pathologist called by the defence on Wednesday said Floyd died from cardiac arrest brought on by heart disease, illegal drug use and other factors.

The testimony of David Fowler contradicted that of several medical experts put on the witness stand by the prosecution who said Floyd died of lack of oxygen while being held facedown on the ground.

On Tuesday the families of Wright and Floyd demanded an end to police brutality and the killing of unarmed African Americans by white officers.

"The world is traumatised watching another African American man being slain," Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd said, as he stood with Wright's relatives outside the trial courthouse.

(With inputs from agencies)

The police officer who shot dead Black 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a Minneapolis suburb after appearing to mistake her gun for a taser was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges and will appear in court on Thursday.

The police officer who shot dead Black 20-year-old Daunte Wright in a Minneapolis suburb after appearing to mistake her gun for a taser was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges and will appear in court on Thursday. Minneapolis has been roiled by nightly violent protests after Kim Potter, who is white, opened fire on Wright in his car on Sunday. Racial tensions were already high in the Midwestern US city as it hosts the trial of the white policeman charged with murdering George Floyd, whose death touched off a national reckoning over racial injustice. Potter, a 26-year police veteran who resigned after Wright's death, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail if convicted of second-degree manslaughter. "While we appreciate that the district attorney is pursuing justice for Daunte, no conviction can give the Wright family their loved one back," said the Wrights' family lawyer Ben Crump after the arrest. "This was no accident. This was an intentional, deliberate, and unlawful use of force." "We will keep fighting for justice for Daunte, for his family, and for all marginalized people of color." Protesters faced off with police for a fourth night of violent clashes on Wednesday evening. Riot police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators outside the fortified police station in Brooklyn Center, the suburb where Sunday's shooting took place. About nine miles away, the judge presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin denied a defense motion earlier Wednesday to acquit him of murder and manslaughter charges for the death of Floyd. Chauvin, who is white, was seen in a video taken by a bystander kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes as the handcuffed 46-year-old complained repeatedly that he "can't breathe." Defence attorney Eric Nelson said prosecutors had failed to prove their case against the 45-year-old Chauvin beyond a reasonable doubt and he should be acquitted. The video of Floyd's May 25, 2020 arrest sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality in the United States and around the world. A forensic pathologist called by the defence on Wednesday said Floyd died from cardiac arrest brought on by heart disease, illegal drug use and other factors. The testimony of David Fowler contradicted that of several medical experts put on the witness stand by the prosecution who said Floyd died of lack of oxygen while being held facedown on the ground. On Tuesday the families of Wright and Floyd demanded an end to police brutality and the killing of unarmed African Americans by white officers. "The world is traumatised watching another African American man being slain," Floyd's brother Philonise Floyd said, as he stood with Wright's relatives outside the trial courthouse. (With inputs from agencies)

Officer who shot Black man near Minneapolis to appear in court today

Massive Protests have broken out near&nbsp;the US city of Minneapolis after a policeman fatally shot a young Black man near where George Floyd was killed last year. 
 
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The man has been identified as 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

Police in a Minneapolis suburb said&nbsp;an officer fatally shot a driver Sunday, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement

Hundreds of people gathered outside the police station in Brooklyn Center, northwest of Minneapolis. Police fired tear gas and flashbangs at the demonstrators, according to videojournalists at the scene.

The mother of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, told a crowd earlier Sunday evening that he called her to say he had been pulled over by police, local media reported.

Katie Wright said she heard officers tell her son to put his phone down, and then one of the officers ended the call. Soon after, her son's girlfriend told her he had been shot.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed that it is "investigating an officer-involved shooting incident" in Brooklyn Center.

(With inputs from agencies)

Massive Protests have broken out near the US city of Minneapolis after a policeman fatally shot a young Black man near where George Floyd was killed last year. Also rea | US Army lieutenant sues two Virginia police officers after 'horrifying' traffic stop The man has been identified as 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

Massive Protests have broken out near the US city of Minneapolis after a policeman fatally shot a young Black man near where George Floyd was killed last year. Also rea | US Army lieutenant sues two Virginia police officers after 'horrifying' traffic stop The man has been identified as 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Police in a Minneapolis suburb said an officer fatally shot a driver Sunday, leading to clashes between protesters and law enforcement Hundreds of people gathered outside the police station in Brooklyn Center, northwest of Minneapolis. Police fired tear gas and flashbangs at the demonstrators, according to videojournalists at the scene. The mother of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, told a crowd earlier Sunday evening that he called her to say he had been pulled over by police, local media reported. Katie Wright said she heard officers tell her son to put his phone down, and then one of the officers ended the call. Soon after, her son's girlfriend told her he had been shot. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed that it is "investigating an officer-involved shooting incident" in Brooklyn Center. (With inputs from agencies)

Protesters clash with police in US after Black man shot dead by cop

The Minneapolis Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation after a Black teenager was punched by an officer who appeared to be white, the mayor and the police chief said Thursday.

The announcement came one day after a partial video of the episode recorded by an eyewitness had drawn widespread attention and touched off protests by Black community members, who called for the officer to be fired.

The protests were set against the backdrop of the trial of Derek Chauvin, one of four former Minneapolis police officers who have been charged in the killing of George Floyd in May. Chauvin pinned Floyd’s neck to the ground for more than nine minutes as Floyd, a Black man, told officers that he couldn’t breathe.

“De-escalating is paramount in the work that our officers do,” Medaria Arradondo, the city’s police chief, said during a news conference Thursday.

The punch occurred Wednesday afternoon after a “violent felony carjacking” in the suburb of New Hope and a police chase through Robbinsdale that ended in north Minneapolis, authorities said.

Minneapolis police officers had been helping their suburban counterparts, who had stopped a suspect in the carjacking, when a group of residents approached and protested that the officers had the wrong person in custody, the eyewitness video showed. The suspect, another Black teenager, said he had been scared when Robbinsdale police officers led him toward the back seat of a patrol car.

Tensions between the residents and the officers began to escalate, and a Minneapolis police officer punched another Black teenager at the scene during a skirmish, the video showed. The person who recorded the video had been walking away from scene when the exchange happened, so it was not immediately clear what had led the officer to throw the punch.

The teenager hit by the officer was taken into custody, according to the police chief, who said he didn’t know whether the young man had played a role in the carjacking. The police did not provide further details about whether the teenager had been charged or the nature of his injuries. The police did not release the names of the teenager who had been punched or the officer who punched him.

Civil rights groups criticized the use of force by the officer.

“The MPD is out of control,” Sonja Muus, a member of the Racial Justice Network, said in a statement Thursday. “They don’t care if they are being filmed or if their body cameras are on. They know they can act with impunity.”

At the news conference Thursday, Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis said that he could not comment on the specifics of the case without potentially compromising the internal affairs investigation.

The other teenager, whom the police described as the carjacking suspect, was also taken into custody, Arradondo said.

The chief said he had not made a decision on whether to release body camera footage from officers at the scene and urged the public to let the Police Department conduct a thorough investigation. He said he was aware of public criticism of the department but asked residents to allow officers to do their jobs.

“While there may be distrust or a sentiment of concern,” the chief said, “we have to respond. We’re first responders.”

Asked if a punch was an authorized police technique, Arradondo said the law gives officers broad discretion over use of force.

“Have there been times, absolutely, where that’s justified?” he said. “For sure.”

The Minneapolis Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation after a Black teenager was punched by an officer who appeared to be white, the mayor and the police chief said Thursday.

The Minneapolis Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation after a Black teenager was punched by an officer who appeared to be white, the mayor and the police chief said Thursday. The announcement came one day after a partial video of the episode recorded by an eyewitness had drawn widespread attention and touched off protests by Black community members, who called for the officer to be fired. The protests were set against the backdrop of the trial of Derek Chauvin, one of four former Minneapolis police officers who have been charged in the killing of George Floyd in May. Chauvin pinned Floyd’s neck to the ground for more than nine minutes as Floyd, a Black man, told officers that he couldn’t breathe. “De-escalating is paramount in the work that our officers do,” Medaria Arradondo, the city’s police chief, said during a news conference Thursday. The punch occurred Wednesday afternoon after a “violent felony carjacking” in the suburb of New Hope and a police chase through Robbinsdale that ended in north Minneapolis, authorities said. Minneapolis police officers had been helping their suburban counterparts, who had stopped a suspect in the carjacking, when a group of residents approached and protested that the officers had the wrong person in custody, the eyewitness video showed. The suspect, another Black teenager, said he had been scared when Robbinsdale police officers led him toward the back seat of a patrol car. Tensions between the residents and the officers began to escalate, and a Minneapolis police officer punched another Black teenager at the scene during a skirmish, the video showed. The person who recorded the video had been walking away from scene when the exchange happened, so it was not immediately clear what had led the officer to throw the punch. The teenager hit by the officer was taken into custody, according to the police chief, who said he didn’t know whether the young man had played a role in the carjacking. The police did not provide further details about whether the teenager had been charged or the nature of his injuries. The police did not release the names of the teenager who had been punched or the officer who punched him. Civil rights groups criticized the use of force by the officer. “The MPD is out of control,” Sonja Muus, a member of the Racial Justice Network, said in a statement Thursday. “They don’t care if they are being filmed or if their body cameras are on. They know they can act with impunity.” At the news conference Thursday, Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis said that he could not comment on the specifics of the case without potentially compromising the internal affairs investigation. The other teenager, whom the police described as the carjacking suspect, was also taken into custody, Arradondo said. The chief said he had not made a decision on whether to release body camera footage from officers at the scene and urged the public to let the Police Department conduct a thorough investigation. He said he was aware of public criticism of the department but asked residents to allow officers to do their jobs. “While there may be distrust or a sentiment of concern,” the chief said, “we have to respond. We’re first responders.” Asked if a punch was an authorized police technique, Arradondo said the law gives officers broad discretion over use of force. “Have there been times, absolutely, where that’s justified?” he said. “For sure.”

Minneapolis police investigate punching of a black teenager by an officer

Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-residents-in-north-carolina-wash-black-preists-feet-during-prayers-for-george-floyd-304362">Floyd</a>,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge.

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Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking&nbsp;protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide.

Chauvin, 44 appeared in court on Monday amid anger and demonstrations in the US despite the coronavirus pandemic which has swept the nation.

State prosecutor Matthew Frank had asked for a high bail due to Chauvin's "flight risk". Three other Minneapolis officers who were with Chauvin during the incident were also arrested and have been charged with aiding and abetting the murder.

As the outrage grew over the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis city council on Monday decided to disband the police force, however, US President backed the police department asserting, "There won't be defunding, there won't be dismantling of our police and there is not going to be any disbanding of our police."

"We want to make sure we don't have any bad actors in there, and sometimes, you'll see some horrible things like we witnessed recently, but 99 -- I say 99.9, but let's go with 99 per cent of them are great, great people, and they've done jobs that are record setting -- record setting," Trump said.

"There's a reason for less crime, it's because we have great law enforcement. I'm very proud of them," the US President added.

Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Watch Video: Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide.

Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Watch Video: Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide. Chauvin, 44 appeared in court on Monday amid anger and demonstrations in the US despite the coronavirus pandemic which has swept the nation. State prosecutor Matthew Frank had asked for a high bail due to Chauvin's "flight risk". Three other Minneapolis officers who were with Chauvin during the incident were also arrested and have been charged with aiding and abetting the murder. As the outrage grew over the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis city council on Monday decided to disband the police force, however, US President backed the police department asserting, "There won't be defunding, there won't be dismantling of our police and there is not going to be any disbanding of our police." "We want to make sure we don't have any bad actors in there, and sometimes, you'll see some horrible things like we witnessed recently, but 99 -- I say 99.9, but let's go with 99 per cent of them are great, great people, and they've done jobs that are record setting -- record setting," Trump said. "There's a reason for less crime, it's because we have great law enforcement. I'm very proud of them," the US President added.

Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey was jeered by protesters after he declared that he was against de-funding the police even as the death of George Floyd by a city policeman inflamed the nation.

Protesters chanted “Go home, Jacob, go home" as the video went viral as thousands of demonstrators continued to protest in the city against the alleged widespread racial bias in the police.

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Amid angry scenes which swept the nation, the gruesome killing of Floyd caught on camera has led the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to end their relationship with the city police department.

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey was jeered by protesters after he declared that he was against de-funding the police even as the death of George Floyd by a city policeman inflamed the nation.

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey was jeered by protesters after he declared that he was against de-funding the police even as the death of George Floyd by a city policeman inflamed the nation. Protesters chanted “Go home, Jacob, go home" as the video went viral as thousands of demonstrators continued to protest in the city against the alleged widespread racial bias in the police. This is Jacob Frey, the young and left-wing mayor of Minneapolis. But not left enough for the protestors. He refused to agree to their demand for the abolition of the police department. So he had to walk away through cries of shame. Much like that scene from Game of Thrones. https://t.co/wA9dOjQOvg — Andrew Neil (@afneil) June 7, 2020 × Jacob, 38, had criticised the use of force in the death of Floyd amid calls from residents to de-fund the police. After the mayor came out to address the gathering local media channel caught him saying that he wanted “massive structural reform to revise a structurally racist system” but added that “I’m not for abolishing the entire police department. I will be honest about that." This is so powerful. Listen to her speak. @Jacob_Frey, you have disappointed your entire city by letting your police force to continually attack innocent black citizens. I hope you feel every ounce of shame that you should. Have a great night. https://t.co/cuQoeoaCZl — elijah daniel (@elijahdaniel) June 7, 2020 × The video showed the crowd erupting with anger. A woman in the crowd reportedly gave the mike a mike to speak on the issue and when he refused to de-fund the police the protesters responded by saying “Go home, Jacob, go home!” and “Shame! Shame!” We're a MPLS-based collective sharing resources for people working to build a police-free future: 1. The MPD150 Report (text and audio): https://t.co/o3EtN4GoPp 2. Abolition FAQs (and more readings/links): https://t.co/veQBWM9bDb 3. Follow @ReclaimTheBlock and @BlackVisionsMN! pic.twitter.com/clYFoiTgcG — MPD150 (@MPD_150) May 31, 2020 × Amid angry scenes which swept the nation, the gruesome killing of Floyd caught on camera has led the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to end their relationship with the city police department.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey booed out of rally after refusing to defund police

As hundred of thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest against the unlawful death of George Floyd, caused by police brutality, some Americans have made it clear that they do not agree with the protesters.

However, one man took it to another level to express his displeasure as drove his tanker truck on the westbound lanes of Interstate 35, honking, while the protesters were present on the road. The freeway was closed to traffic at the time.

“Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators,” the Minneapolis Department of Public Safety said on Twitter. “The truck driver was injured &amp; taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is under arrest. It doesn’t appear any protesters were hit by the truck.”

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The tanker driver was dragged&nbsp;out of the cab of his tractor-trailer rig and apparently beaten by the protesters, before being handed over to the local police. The police has not commented on whether the driver was beaten up, but have confirmed him being injured with non-life threatening injuries.

However, pictures show him standing shirtless and trying to hide his face next to the police officers, after he was taken into the custody.

The protests have been sparked all over the country after George&nbsp;Floyd, an unarmed black man, died last Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.&nbsp;

As hundred of thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest against the unlawful death of George Floyd, caused by police brutality, some Americans have made it clear that they do not agree with the protesters.

As hundred of thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest against the unlawful death of George Floyd, caused by police brutality, some Americans have made it clear that they do not agree with the protesters. However, one man took it to another level to express his displeasure as drove his tanker truck on the westbound lanes of Interstate 35, honking, while the protesters were present on the road. The freeway was closed to traffic at the time. “Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators,” the Minneapolis Department of Public Safety said on Twitter. “The truck driver was injured & taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He is under arrest. It doesn’t appear any protesters were hit by the truck.” Also read: George Floyd protests spread far and wide; at least 25 US cities impose curfew The tanker driver was dragged out of the cab of his tractor-trailer rig and apparently beaten by the protesters, before being handed over to the local police. The police has not commented on whether the driver was beaten up, but have confirmed him being injured with non-life threatening injuries. However, pictures show him standing shirtless and trying to hide his face next to the police officers, after he was taken into the custody. The protests have been sparked all over the country after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, died last Monday after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.

Tanker truck drives into George Floyd protests in Minneapolis; driver handed over to police

Hundreds of people protested in London and Berlin on Sunday in solidarity with demonstrations in the United States over the death of a black man

Hundreds of protesters rally in London, Berlin over U.S. death

The full Minnesota National Guard was activated for the first time since World War Two after four nights of civil unrest that has spread to other U.S. cities following the death of a black man shown on video gasping for breath as a white Minneapolis policeman knelt on his neck.

Minneapolis Protest: Shops looted, police vehicles set ablaze

Unrest over police killing of black man George Floyd continues in Minneapolis

US: Protesters burn down building in Minneapolis

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (May 30) pledged that his "administration will stop mob violence, and will stop it cold."

Donald Trump: My administration will stop mob violence and will stop it cold

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent.

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"We're not going to federalize the Guard at this time. But, if necessary, we have further military assets that can be deployed ... if the governors and the mayors need it and they can't get control of the situation," O'Brien told reporters at the White House, saying law enforcement decisions should rest with governors and mayors.

"We'll do whatever the governors or mayors need to keep control of their cities," he added.

Protests broke out in several cities after an unarmed black guy (George Floyd) was killed after a police officer knelt on the victim's neck. George kept gasping to breathe, he kept on telling them that he couldn't breathe.&nbsp;

The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security."

Additional 2,000 National Guards are ready to be dispatched if needed.&nbsp;

As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews.

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent.

National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien on Sunday said that Trump administration will not request federal authority over the National Guard for now as the protests against George Floyd's death in many American cities have turned violent. Also read: George Floyd protests spread nationwide; at least 25 US cities impose curfew "We're not going to federalize the Guard at this time. But, if necessary, we have further military assets that can be deployed ... if the governors and the mayors need it and they can't get control of the situation," O'Brien told reporters at the White House, saying law enforcement decisions should rest with governors and mayors. "We'll do whatever the governors or mayors need to keep control of their cities," he added. Protests broke out in several cities after an unarmed black guy (George Floyd) was killed after a police officer knelt on the victim's neck. George kept gasping to breathe, he kept on telling them that he couldn't breathe. The National Guard said in a statement on Sunday said 5,000 of its soldiers and airmen had been activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C., but that "state and local law enforcement agencies remain responsible for security." Additional 2,000 National Guards are ready to be dispatched if needed. As unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday, at least 25 cities across 16 states -- including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, San Francisco and Seattle -- have imposed curfews.

Trump administration will not invoke control of National Guard amid protests: Advisor

Demonstrations erupted in cities across the U.S. in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in the hands of Minneapolis police.

Protesters burn down buildings in Minneapolis

US Protests: Cities impose curfews, Washington calls in National Guards

Former Minneapolis police and the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, officer Derek Chauvin, who has been identified as the man who put his knee on George Floyd’s neck, has been arrested in connection to Floyd’s death.

Minneapolis imposes curfew amid violent protests over George Floyd's death

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests.

Derek Chauvin, who was dismissed from the police department with three fellow officers the day after the fatal encounter, was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges for his role in Monday’s death of 46-year-old George Floyd.

The charges brought by Hennepin County prosecutors came after a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minnesota’s largest city that saw protesters set fire to a police station and the National Guard deployed to help restore order.

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Mayor Jacob Frey said he ordered police late on Thursday to retreat from the precinct station to prevent an escalation of violence. But on Friday night, law enforcement officers were out in force again.

Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building.

Police, who created a two-block buffer area around the precinct house, opened fire with tear gas, plastic bullets and concussion grenades, sending the crowd scattering.

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There were also sympathy protests on Friday in several cities across the country, including New York, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit and Louisville, Kentucky.

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, announcing Chauvin’s arrest earlier in the day, said a key piece of evidence in the case was the widely seen video footage, taken with an onlooker’s cellphone, showing Floyd lying face down in the street, with Chauvin kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck.

The graphic footage shows Floyd gasping for air and pleading for help as he repeatedly groaned, “please, I can’t breathe,” while a crowd of anguished bystanders shouted at police to let the man up.

After several minutes, Floyd gradually grows unresponsive and ceases to move. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later.

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“We have evidence, we have the citizen’s camera’s video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we have all seen over and over again,” Freeman said. “We have the officer’s body-worn camera, we have statements from some witnesses.”

Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, according to an autopsy report. Medical examiners found the combined impact of being restrained by police, underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death.

Floyd, a Houston native who had worked security for a nightclub, was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money at a store to buy cigarettes on Monday evening. An employee who called police described the suspect as possibly drunk, according to an official transcript of the call.

Freeman said the investigation into Chauvin, who faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, was ongoing and he anticipated also charging the three other officers, identified by the city as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng.

The prosecutor said it was appropriate to charge “the most dangerous perpetrator” first.

Harrowing 
U.S. Attorney General William Barr called the video “harrowing and deeply disturbing” in a written statement and said a parallel federal investigation would determine if the officers violated civil rights laws.

Floyd’s death recalled the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City, who died after being put in a police chokehold and telling the officers, “I can’t breathe.”

Mike Griffin, a community organizer in Minneapolis, said the protests reflected years of frustration over economic inequalities and the feeling that black lives were not valued as highly by police.

He said anger has been building since the 2015 fatal shooting by Minneapolis police of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, and the 2016 killing of Philando Castile, a 32-year old black man shot by Minnesota police during a traffic stop.

“George’s murder was just the last straw,” Griffin told Reuters, calling the charges against Chauvin a step in the right direction, but adding there needed to be systemic changes.

The protests were driven in part by the initial lack of arrests in the case.

But Freeman stressed that charges in similar cases typically take nine months to a year, adding, “This is by far the fastest we’ve ever charged a police officer.”

Earlier on Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he understood why people had “lost faith” in the police but argued Floyd’s plight had become “lost in 48 hours of anarchy” and called for an end to destruction of property. He has declared a state of emergency and called in the state’s National Guard.

The governor also apologized to CNN after police arrested three members of its TV crew during an early morning sweep.

Separately, CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta came under violent attack by protesters who smashed windows in the lobby of that building as riot police stood guard.

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests.

The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man’s neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man’s death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests. Derek Chauvin, who was dismissed from the police department with three fellow officers the day after the fatal encounter, was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges for his role in Monday’s death of 46-year-old George Floyd. The charges brought by Hennepin County prosecutors came after a third night of arson, looting and vandalism in Minnesota’s largest city that saw protesters set fire to a police station and the National Guard deployed to help restore order. Also read: Violence grips Minneapolis for the third consecutive night Mayor Jacob Frey said he ordered police late on Thursday to retreat from the precinct station to prevent an escalation of violence. But on Friday night, law enforcement officers were out in force again. Authorities had hoped Chauvin’s arrest would allay public anger and avert continued unrest. But defying an 8 p.m. curfew imposed by the mayor, about 500 demonstrators clashed anew Friday evening with riot police outside the battered Third Precinct building. Police, who created a two-block buffer area around the precinct house, opened fire with tear gas, plastic bullets and concussion grenades, sending the crowd scattering. Have a look: Smokes, flames, and destruction: Protests intensify over killing in Minneapolis, US There were also sympathy protests on Friday in several cities across the country, including New York, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit and Louisville, Kentucky. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, announcing Chauvin’s arrest earlier in the day, said a key piece of evidence in the case was the widely seen video footage, taken with an onlooker’s cellphone, showing Floyd lying face down in the street, with Chauvin kneeling on the back of Floyd’s neck. The graphic footage shows Floyd gasping for air and pleading for help as he repeatedly groaned, “please, I can’t breathe,” while a crowd of anguished bystanders shouted at police to let the man up. After several minutes, Floyd gradually grows unresponsive and ceases to move. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later. Also watch: Minneapolis in flames after the death of black man George Floyd, protests turn violent “We have evidence, we have the citizen’s camera’s video, the horrible, horrific, terrible thing we have all seen over and over again,” Freeman said. “We have the officer’s body-worn camera, we have statements from some witnesses.” Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, according to an autopsy report. Medical examiners found the combined impact of being restrained by police, underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death. Floyd, a Houston native who had worked security for a nightclub, was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit money at a store to buy cigarettes on Monday evening. An employee who called police described the suspect as possibly drunk, according to an official transcript of the call. Freeman said the investigation into Chauvin, who faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted, was ongoing and he anticipated also charging the three other officers, identified by the city as Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng. The prosecutor said it was appropriate to charge “the most dangerous perpetrator” first. Harrowing U.S. Attorney General William Barr called the video “harrowing and deeply disturbing” in a written statement and said a parallel federal investigation would determine if the officers violated civil rights laws. Floyd’s death recalled the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man in New York City, who died after being put in a police chokehold and telling the officers, “I can’t breathe.” Mike Griffin, a community organizer in Minneapolis, said the protests reflected years of frustration over economic inequalities and the feeling that black lives were not valued as highly by police. He said anger has been building since the 2015 fatal shooting by Minneapolis police of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, and the 2016 killing of Philando Castile, a 32-year old black man shot by Minnesota police during a traffic stop. “George’s murder was just the last straw,” Griffin told Reuters, calling the charges against Chauvin a step in the right direction, but adding there needed to be systemic changes. The protests were driven in part by the initial lack of arrests in the case. But Freeman stressed that charges in similar cases typically take nine months to a year, adding, “This is by far the fastest we’ve ever charged a police officer.” Earlier on Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he understood why people had “lost faith” in the police but argued Floyd’s plight had become “lost in 48 hours of anarchy” and called for an end to destruction of property. He has declared a state of emergency and called in the state’s National Guard. The governor also apologized to CNN after police arrested three members of its TV crew during an early morning sweep. Separately, CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta came under violent attack by protesters who smashed windows in the lobby of that building as riot police stood guard.

Arrest of Minneapolis police officer fails to restore peace; people demand justice