Minneapolis PD Chief: George Floyd protests shifted Wednesday to core group 'focused on causing destruction'

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said his department did not have the resources to handle the large and mobile crowd that turned violent Wednesday night amid protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Minneapolis city leaders make emotional plea for peace, acknowledge 'deficit of hope' in community

Minneapolis leaders made an emotional plea for peace in the streets Thursday morning while acknowledging centuries of what Chief Medaria Arradondo called a “deficit of hope,” in the city.

FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office making George Floyd death investigation a 'top priority'

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office say they are making their investigation into the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody a top priority. 

George Floyd family attorney releases statement thanking protesters, calling for justice and peace

The attorney representing the family of George Floyd released a statement Thursday morning thanking the protesters seeking justice in Floyd’s death, calling for peace and asking for prayers and support for his family.

Minneapolis Fire Department responded to 30 intentionally set fires during overnight protests

The Minneapolis Fire Department says it responded to approximately 30 intentionally set fires overnight Wednesday through Thursday morning that began during the protests along East Lake Street over the death of George Floyd. 

Fires set, businesses looted and 1 man killed as George Floyd protests turn violent in Minneapolis

Police say they have responded to multiple reports of fires and lootings at businesses in the area of the Minneapolis Police Department's Third Precinct as protests over the death of George Floyd turn violent.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey asking for Minnesota National Guard assistance with protest response

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is asking the governor to deploy the Minnesota National Guard to help with the response to the George Floyd protests, according to an official with the mayor's office.

Timeline: Death of George Floyd, reactions and protests

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.

Incident report: Floyd was 'unresponsive' while handcuffed by MPD, 'pulseless' in ambulance

George Floyd was “unresponsive” and “pulseless” in the ambulance before he was pronounced dead at Hennepin County Medical Center Monday night, according to an off-duty Minneapolis Firefighter’s account.

Who was George Floyd? Family, friends, coworkers remember 'loving spirit'

George Floyd was known as a father, friend and a well-liked coworker at several businesses in Minneapolis and now his friends don’t want his life to be lost in vain.

Protesters gather in Oakdale neighborhood of officer believed to be involved in Floyd death

More than 100 protesters have gathered in a neighborhood in Oakdale, Minnesota near the home of an officer, who is believed to be involved in the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police Chief speaks out against violence from protesters

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo says an overnight protest in response to the death of George Floyd has led to significant property damage.

Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against arresting officer in death of George Floyd

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling on Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to file criminal charges against the arresting officer in the death of George Floyd. 

Minneapolis Park Police releases body camera video in George Floyd death

Body camera footage released by the Minneapolis Parks Police Wednesday shows an officer monitoring a vehicle near where George Floyd was removed from a car by Minneapolis Police before his death in police custody.