Local law enforcement officials are condemning the use of force by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was filmed on Memorial Day pinning a handcuffed, 46-year-old George Floyd to the ground by kneeling on his neck. Floyd died in police custody.
A video of the arrest, in which Floyd, of St. Louis Park, is heard pleading “I can’t breathe,” has spread widely online.
In the days since, Floyd’s death has spurred protests and riots in the Twin Cities. Continue reading.