Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis
 |
| Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis |
Click to SUBSCRIBE
Minneapolis : Protests erupt in cities across the United States over the deadly arrest of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, who was pinned to the ground by the knee of a white officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The fired officer who knelt on Floyd's neck for several minutes, as Floyd pleaded "I can't breathe", has been charged with murder and manslaughter.
The Minnesota National Guard has arrived in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding areas.
Minneapolis has imposed a weekend curfew.
Community leaders and residents demand the arrest of the three other officers involved.
Here are the latest updates:
Saturday, May 30
9:14 GMT - Firefighters report 30 fires in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told citizens there was "no honour in burning down your city" as firefighters tackled multiple blazes into Saturday morning.
Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Fire Department said it was responding to 30 fires across the city. That included blazes at a Japanese restaurant, a Wells Fargo bank and an Office Depot. Many burned for hours, with firefighters again delayed in reaching them because areas were not secure.
In a statement Frey said, "we as a city are so much more than this. We as a city can be so much better than this."
Protest against the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minneapolis
A person walks amid two fires in Minneapolis [Lucas Jackson/ Reuters]
07:55 GMT - Louisville police apologise for targeting news crew at protest
The Louisville Metro Police Department apologised after a police officer was seen on camera firing what appeared to be pepper balls at a news crew during a live television broadcast.
A crew from WAVE-TV was downtown in the Kentucky city on Friday night, covering demonstrations over the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed by police in her own home in March.
As WAVE-TV was on air, reporter Kaitlin Rust is heard yelling off-camera: "I've been shot! I've been shot!" The video shows a police officer aiming directly at the camera crew, as Rust describes the projectiles as "pepper bullets".
Lauren Jones✔@LaurenWAVE3TVLIVE ON @wave3news - something I’ve never seen in my career.An armed officer shooting directly at our reporter @KaitlinRustWAVE and photographer @jbtcardfan during the protests in #Louisville.My prayers are going out to everyone tonight.Such a scary situation for all.Embedded video1,7117:43 AM - May 30, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy1,231 people are talking about this
"I want to apologize," Louisville police spokeswoman Jessie Halladay told the Courier Journal. "It's not something that should have occurred if she was singled out as a reporter."
Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis
 |
| Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis |
Halladay said she could not tell who the officer was at this time, but that police would review the video again and "if we need to do any investigation for discipline, we will do that".
07:00 GMT - One dead after shots fired at protesters in Detroit
A 19-year-old man was killed in Detroit, Michigan, after someone in an SUV fired shots into a crowd of people protesting Floyd's death in Minneapolis custody, police said.
Sergeant Nicole Kirkwood said the shooting occurred at about 11:30 pm local time on Friday near Detroit's Greektown entertainment district as officers were confronted with dozens of protesters.
An officer was not involved in the shooting, she said, adding that the suspect pulled up in a Dodge Durango and fired shots into the crowd.
06:50 GMT - Scuffles reported in front of the White House
US media reported scuffles between Secret Service officers and protesters in front of the White House as demonstrators returned to the area.
Ben Riley-Smith✔@benrileysmithSome violence here. Police just did a small charge after protesters got one of their shields and brandished as a trophy. Clashes as the line broke. White House viewable behind. 2.10am-ish. #GeorgeFloydProtetsEmbedded video2011:49 AM - May 30, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy27 people are talking about this
"Some violence here," said Ben Riley Smith, US editor at The Daily Telegraph. "Police just did a small charge after protesters got one of their shields and brandished as a trophy."
Ex-officer charged with murder of George Floyd after violent protests in Minneapolis
Fin Gomez, CBS News's White House correspondent, said Secret Service officers were pushing back the crowds as some protesters tried to breach barricades in the area.
Fin Gomez✔@finnygoProtest in front of the White House. @SecretService using their plastic shields to push back vs some in crowd who are pulling on metal barricades #georgefloyd @CBSNewsEmbedded video2411:28 AM - May 30, 2020 · Lafayette Square ParkTwitter Ads info and privacy17 people are talking about this
06:24 GMT - Military police put on alert to go to Minneapolis, says AP
The Associated Press news agency said the Pentagon has ordered the army to put several active-duty US military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis.
Citing three people with direct knowledge of the orders, the AP news agency said soldiers from Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Fort Drum in New York have been ordered to be ready to deploy within four hours if called.
Soldiers in Fort Carson, in Colorado, and Fort Riley in Kansas have been told to be ready within 24 hours.
05:27 GMT - National Guard deploys to enforce Minneapolis curfew
Some 350 officers of the Minnesota National Guard and local police have deployed to enforce a curfew in Minneapolis, warning protesters they will be arrested if they refused to leave the city's Fifth Precint area.
MnDPS_DPS✔@MnDPS_DPSTroopers are giving dispersal orders near the Fifth Precinct. Leave the area now or you will be arrested. #MACCMN36910:27 AM - May 30, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy282 people are talking about this
The warning came as KARE 11, a local TV channel, reported protesters had lit fires at a gas station, a bank and a US post office building.
"I urge residents to comply with 8pm curfew and go home immediately," said Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota.
John Hendren✔@johnhendrenA Minneapolis standoff ends in teargasEmbedded video98611:11 AM - May 30, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy380 people are talking about this
04:57 GMT - Georgia declares state of emergency
Brian P Kempt, governor of the state of Georgia, has declared a state of emergency in Fulton county and ordered the deployment of 500 National Guard troops as protests turned violent in Atlanta.
Police in Atlanta said protesters lit fires and looted businesses in downtown Atlanta.
Governor Brian P. Kemp
✔
@GovKemp
· 6h
At the request of Mayor @KeishaBottoms & in consultation with public safety & emergency preparedness officials, I have issued a State of Emergency for Fulton County to activate as many as 500 @GeorgiaGuard troops to protect people & property in Atlanta. (1/2)
Governor Brian P. Kemp✔@GovKempThey will deploy immediately to assist @ga_dps, @GaDNRLE, @GA_Corrections & local law enforcement who are working tirelessly to subdue unlawful activity & restore peace. We will continue to make all state resources available to local leaders during this emergency situation. (2/2)1,7989:39 AM - May 30, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy795 people are talking about this
04:32 GMT - Protesters set fire to court building in Louisville
Hundreds of people have protested for a second day in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, with some demonstrators breaking into the city's Hall of Justice and starting a fire inside.
WHASS 11 TV said protesters broke into the court building through a basement window and lit a fire there. Police told the TV station "things are escalating, not de-escalating".
Crowds rallied in different parts of the city, with some chanting "Prosecute the police" and "I can't breathe".
Louisville
Protestors destroy government flags outside the Hall of Justice on May 29, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. Protests have erupted after recent police-related incidents resulting in the deaths of African Americans Breonna Taylor in Louisville and George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota
03:46 GMT - Houston mayor calls for peaceful protests
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has urged protesters to remain peaceful after a group of people demonstrating against Floyd's death blocked highway entrances and threw objects at police officers.
Some protesters clashed with police in downtown Houston, Texas, with officers deploying tear gas or pepper spray to disperse crowds.
Organisers believe more than 3,000 gathered with Black Lives Matter Houston to protest Floyd's death with chants of "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace".
Turner said some were arrested for attempting to block roads, but no injuries were reported. He added that some police vehicles were damaged.
Houston protest
A protester wearing facemask and goggles gestures as people gather to protest and mourn George Floyd in Houston, Texas.
02:50 GMT - Protesters defy Minneapolis curfew
Hundreds of people defied a curfew in Minneapolis by rallying in the city's downtown for a fourth day over Floyd's custodial death.
"It's an eerie scene right now," Allison Herrera, a Minneapolis resident, told Al Jazeera. "The curfew went into effect a little over an hour ago. And people are still out on the streets."
Earlier in the day, CBSN Minnesota reported 1,000 people led by athletes marched to the Hennepin Bridge in downtown Minneapolis and took a knee in Floyd's memory.
02:30 GMT - Police and protesters clash in New York City
Demonstrators took to New York City streets for a second day in protest over the death of Floyd, and invoked the names of other Black people who died at police hands.
In Brooklyn, crowds of demonstrators chanted at police officers lined up outside the Barclays Center.
Letter from Editor
Dear reader,
We have been trying to keep you up-to-date with news that matters to our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
SUPPORT QUALITY JOURNALISM
SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIEW FROM INDIA NEWSLETTER
Click to SUBSCRIBE
TOP STORY | Terrorists in J&K jittery after attack on Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin in Pakistan
TOP STORY | US President Donald Trump considering legislation that may scrap law that protects social media companies
TOP STORY |No talks between PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump on India-China face-off: Sources
No comments:
Post a Comment