LATEST: —Police have arrested at least 1,669 people in 22 U.S. cities in the past 3 days —At least one killed in Indianapolis in shooting amid protests — 28 arrested in Nashville; horses used to back crowd away from precinct
7:38 a.m.: Richmond police investigating shooting incident during protests
Detectives have determined the gunshots came from behind the vehicle. There is no suspect description at this time and the investigation is ongoing.345 people were arrested in New York City on Saturday night and into early Sunday morning after a second round of protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent.Daytime marches that blocked traffic but were mainly peaceful devolved at night into projectile throwing and the torching of police vehicles.
George Floyd was accused by a convenience store clerk on May 25 of attempting to use a counterfeit $20 bill when Minneapolis Police Department officers arrived on scene. About 20 minutes later, Floyd was pronounced dead, and four days later, former officer Derek Chauvin, who is now in police custody, was charged with third-degree murder.
Protesters could be seen shouting"no peace" and"don’t shoot’ as they gathered on the steps of Public Square Park. Team members impacted by store closures will be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours during store closures, including COVID-19 premium pay.Minnesota’s commissioner of corrections says they’re still working to finalize the total arrest numbers from overnight but that, to his knowledge, dozens had been arrested by 10 p.m. local time.
“I believe tonight went far better than expected,” Schnell said. He called Saturday night’s effort to clear the crowd of demonstrators a “decisive and strong action.” A masked protester stands in front of a fire during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 30, 2020. Picture taken May 30, 2020.
The Denver Police Chief told KMGH that the department arrested 18 people Saturday night, including one man allegedly carrying this handgun illegally. "This is our house. This is the same city that George Floyd grew up," Turner said."And his body will be returning to this city. To his city." Missouri Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency late Saturday and activated the Missouri National Guard to stand ready to assist.
12:46 a.m.: Biden releases statement on protests, urges understanding but cautions against ‘needless destruction’ The presumptive Democratic nominee also added that the protests going on tonight should not overshadow the cause they are trying to advance.
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