Minneapolis Riots Police Station. It is also the largest police department in Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man's neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man's death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests.
Four Minneapolis police officers were fired Tuesday, authorities said, amid protests and outrage after a viral video showed one of them kneeling on the neck of a handcuffed black man who cried that he could not breathe and later died. Mayor Jacob Frey tweeted, "Four responding MPD officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been terminated. An Atlanta police car burns as people protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of African-American man During the confrontation, protesters waved signs and yelled at officers clad in riot gear.
The Minneapolis Police Activities League - PAL, is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to reducing juvenile crime and violence by giving kids a safe place to play, positive role models, and creative activities to engage in—all for free.
A number of Houston police officers were hospitalized after protests over George Floyd's death broke out in the city Friday, according to Houston Police Officer's.
Minnesota authorities reopened bars and restaurants. MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - The white former Minneapolis police officer shown in video footage using his knee to pin an unarmed black man's neck to the street was charged with murder on Friday in the man's death, an incident that has unleashed four nights of violent protests. Dylan Robinson is seen allegedly participating in the arson of a police station in Minneapolis.