U.S. National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes
Another 500 Guard soldiers were mobilized in Minneapolis and surrounding cities, where Floyd died and an officer faced charges Friday in his death.
In scenes both peaceful and violent across the nation, thousands of protesters chanted "No justice, no peace" and "Say his name. George Floyd." They hoisted signs reading: "He said I can't breathe. Justice for George." In Minneapolis, there were scattered small fires and some stores in a strip mall were broken into near the city's 5th Precinct.
The police department said numerous officers were injured, including one who had a tooth knocked out. "My question is how many more, how many more? I just want to live in a future where we all live in harmony and we're not oppressed."The San Jose Mercury News reported that Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies shot at a fleeing SUV that was shown on video striking protesters before fleeing the scene. San Jose police reported the shooting but said their officers were not involved.
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