George Floyd death: Community is reeling after tense protests turn violent in Minneapolis, Memphis, Los Angeles
Smoke still billowed from buildings Thursday morning after another night of protests in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey also called for the city to remain calm in a plea to his residents overnight.Man fatally shot amid violence; police say suspect in custody Vancleave also tweeted that protesters lit fireworks toward police. Officers were in riot gear, and the National Guard was called out to the local police precinct, the Star Tribune reported.
The statement said that authorities would investigate whether the officers involved in Floyd's death violated federal law. Minneapolis police previously said the FBI was aiding in its investigation of the incident, and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office would handle prosecution of state criminal charges.In an interview with CNN Thursday morning, Philonise FloydPhilonise Floyd said he wanted to see the officers involved arrested immediately. The four officers were identified Wednesday, but no charges have been filed despite pleas from the Floyd family, Frey and others in the city.
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