Suicide death of a Black homicide suspect sparks violence, looting
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Minneapolis mayor imposed a curfew Wednesday night and requested National Guard help after unrest that included violence and store looting broke out downtown following what authorities said was misinformation about the suicide death of a Black homicide suspect.
Frey said during a news conference Wednesday night that he and Gov. Tim Walz had been in contact to address the situation. Frey said bolstering enforcement was an effort to “stay ahead of the game as much as possible.”“What we’re calling for right now is peace,” Frey said. “What we’re calling for right now is for people to return to their homes.”
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