The crowd marches to Minneapolis Police's Third Precinct. Bystander video shows the moments that followed, in which Floyd is pinned down by officers, with one officer keeping his knee on Floyd's neck until he loses consciousness. The Minneapolis Police Department sends a press release on George Floyd's death, calling it a "medical incident.". ", This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo hold a press conference. Floyd eventually becomes unresponsive, but the officer continues to hold his knee to the man’s neck until an ambulance arrives.

This footage shows protesters outside the police department’s 3rd Precinct and tear gas rising as protesters move through the streets.

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for the arrest of the officers. 12:41 a.m.

Credit: Nathan Ejuwa via Storyful. The former Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck before the unarmed black man died this week was … Minnesota Governor Tim Walz releases a statement, writing, "The lack of humanity in this disturbing video is sickening. Video Courtesy: @kamronj15.

Following the death of George Floyd, protesters threw items at police near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. Minneapolis city leaders responded to the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Warning Disturbing Video: The FBI has joined in the investigation after a man died after being detained by Minneapolis police officers. Tuesday. Senator Amy Klobuchar releases a statement and calls for a thorough investigation into George Floyd's death.

People begin to gather for a protest at the site of Floyd's death at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue South. George Floyd, 46, was a black man who died after he was handcuffed and pinned down by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. Protesters mourn the loss of George Floyd and call for justice after he was killed in police custody.

Police said they ordered Floyd out of the vehicle and that he physically resisted officers. We will get answers and seek justice.". Floyd was handcuffed. This must stop now.".

Benjamin Crump, the attorney retained by George Floyd's family, identifies him as the man who died.

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Minnesota congresswomen send a letter to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, calling for a thorough investigation into George Floyd's death.

The report says Floyd died at 9:25 p.m. Monday night, but says his cause of death has not been determined pending further testing and investigation by the medical examiner's office, the Minnesota BCA and the FBI. 9:25 p.m. Floyd dies at Hennepin County Medical Center. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A timeline of events details the moments that led up to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, and the unrest that followed. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter releases a statement, writing, "The video of a Minneapolis police officer killing a defenseless, handcuffed man is one of the most vile and heartbreaking images I’ve ever seen. The officer who stood guard is just as responsible as his partner; both must be held fully accountable. Photos and video show a fence torn down, squad cars damaged and windows broken. Some demonstrators start damaging property at the Third Precinct.

The ambulance arrives minutes later. Completely and utterly messed up.”. Memorials pop up outside of Cup Foods at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue South. “The world knows George Floyd, I know Perry Jr.,” said Kathleen McGee, his aunt (in reference to her nickname for Floyd), at his funeral on June 9, 2020. You can’t watch this appalling video posted by brave eyewitnesses on social media without seeing police officers’ callous disregard for a Black man’s life, and you can’t help but conclude that yet another tragic death was both needless and preventable,” ACLU-MN Executive Director John Gordon said in a statement. MPD announces the FBI will be part of the investigation. George Floyd died at the hospital Monday after he was apprehended by Minneapolis police officers near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue South. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for charges against the officer who arrested George Floyd and held his knee on the man's neck,saying “Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail? A video taken by a bystander showed one of the officers pinning Floyd to the ground and pressing his knee into his neck as Floyd repeats that he cannot breathe. First signs of tear gas being used by Minneapolis police on protesters. Officers respond to a report of forgery in progress at 3759 Chicago Avenue South.

Floyd dies at Hennepin County Medical Center. The Minneapolis Police Department sends a press release on George Floyd's death, calling it a "medical incident." Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was visibly upset after having viewed bystander video of an incident where a man died in police custody Monday night.

Video shows some demonstrators throwing objects at police squad cars and police are seen pepper spraying protesters. Family remembers George Floyd after he died while in Minneapolis police custody Monday night. The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Minnesota responds, calling for a fair, independent and transparent investigation. Hundreds of people have gathered at the site of George Floyd's death.

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner releases its first report. If I’d done it or you did it, we would be in jail. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office releases a statement, saying they are "shocked and saddened by what appeared in a recent video" and will be reviewing the case for possible charges following the conclusion of the investigation. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden tweets about the case. When they arrive, officers encounter Floyd, identified as a suspect, in his car. Chief Arradondo announces all four responding officers have been fired. Frey, who had seen the bystander video, says, “What we saw was horrible.

The Protest officially starts.

Demonstrators begin to block traffic at Chicago Avenue South and 39th Street. Police fired tear gas during clashes with protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 26, as thousands took to the streets following the death of George Floyd. A timeline of events details the moments that led up to the death of 46-year-old George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody Monday night, and the unrest that followed.