Minneapolis Riots Target Looting. Looting and flames erupt in Minneapolis amid growing protests over George Floyd's death. Looters also descended upon a local Target store, smashing windows, dismantling equipment and taking what they could from.
Looting and flames erupt in Minneapolis amid growing protests over George Floyd's death. Target, AutoZone respond to violent Minneapolis protests. Images from inside of the looted store.
Looting and arson have followed what began as peaceful protests in response to the apparent killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin, a now-former member of the Minneapolis Police Department.
MINNEAPOLIS—I woke up to the smell of smoke coming through the window.
A Target spokesperson says the store closed early to ensure its employees' safety. Video and photos from the scene show dozens of people at the store, hauling out items such as televisions, snacks and kitchen utensils. A Target store in Minneapolis was looted on Wednesday as individuals gathered to protest the death of George Floyd.