This reminds us of the 2014 Ferguson Riots and 2015 Baltimore Riots, in both incidents, the trigger for unrest was a young black man killed while in police custody. Unlike 2014/15, the economy has now plunged into a depression and tens of millions of people are unemployed, as some have to resort to food banks because they've fallen into instant poverty, which all suggests tensions are already running high as warmer weather entices people to step outside. With no work, why not riot? Shown below, police fired rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades at protesters. The initial demonstrations started peacefully than quickly got out of hand. Some hurled blunt objects at law enforcement while damaging police cars.
The early hours of the protest were peaceful, hundreds, and maybe even more than a thousand people, were seen marching across 38th Street. Some carried signs that read "Justice for George Floyd," "I can't breathe," and "Black Lives Matter."
Jessie Van Berkel @jessvanb
The long parade of protesters continues along 38th St (it's been about half hour of a steady stream of protesters past one intersection) carrying signs saying "Justice for George Floyd," "I can't breathe" and "Black Lives Matter." Follow @ChaoStrib for more.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1265426503698984965
Jeff Wagner ✔ @Jeff_Wagner4
(Video taken at 5:45pm but wouldn't upload due to service issues).
Sound of motorcycles revving sends crowd at George Floyd protest running, many confused or scared by what's happening. Motorcyclists actually there in support of protest/march.@WCCO
https://twitter.com/i/status/1265426690727084033
WCCO - CBS Minnesota ✔ @WCCO
RAW VIDEO: Protesters inside Minneapolis Police's 3rd Precinct parking lot smashing squad cars, before officers show up and fire flash grenades inside to get them to disperse. WARNING: This video contains violence and strong language. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3gnE0vj
https://twitter.com/i/status/1265462350125113348
FRUM NEWS REPORT @FrumNewsReport
#BREAKING MORE VIDEO : Police are using chemical-tear gas and stun grenades as major protests continue in #Minneapolis in response to the killing of George Floyd.#GeorgeFloyd #NoJusticeNoPeace
https://twitter.com/i/status/1265459259254415361
Ilhan Omar ✔ @IlhanMN
Shooting rubber bullets and tear gas at unarmed protesters when there are children present should never be tolerated. Ever.
What is happening tonight in our city is shameful.
Police need to exercise restraint, and our community needs space to heal. https://twitter.com/jeremiah4north/status/1265486669983223808 …
In late March, we described how "social bomb" could flare-up in the Western world, and even reported that President Trump signed an executive order that allows for the call-up of up to a million troops. Why so many soldiers? Well, we're not entirely sure, it could be due to threats of social unrest that are usually seen in economic downturns.
Now here's a big risk: If unrest spreads to other cities, like Baltimore, where tensions against police are already high, then it appears the Trump administration has a major problem on their hands ahead of the election.
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‘I Can’t Breathe!’: Video Of Fatal Arrest Shows Minneapolis Officer Kneeling On George Floyd’s Neck For Several Minutes
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/05/26/george-floyd-man-dies-after-being-arrested-by-minneapolis-police-fbi-called-to-investigate/
All four cops fired.