Minneapolis Riots 2020 Fire. The aftermath of Floyd's death has also been referred to as the Minneapolis riots and Minneapolis uprising, though rallies, marches, and riots occurred throughout the Minneapolis-St. But the violence didn't end with buildings reduced to ashes or broken windows.

The death of George Floyd, an African American man, has sparked riots, protests, and looting across.
As the Minneapolis riots entered their fourth night, the apparent absence of police and National Guard troops had both the city's mayor and the governor facing tough questions about their response to the crisis.
The aftermath of Floyd's death has also been referred to as the Minneapolis riots and Minneapolis uprising, though rallies, marches, and riots occurred throughout the Minneapolis-St. MFD said the fires were set intentionally. The unrest spread from Phoenix to Columbus, as people converged in city centers and descended on state capitol buildings to protest the death of a black man in police custody.