UPDATE: National Guard support requested by city to combat riots in South Minneapolis -now confirmed [View all]

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UPDATE: National Guard support requested by city to combat riots in South Minneapolis

Protests continued into Wednesday night in south Minneapolis, where Chopper 5 captured video of apparent looting at a nearby Target and other area businesses. Fires have sprung up around the area as well.

Gov. Tim Walz tweeted late Wednesday night, calling the situation near Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue an "extremely dangerous situation."

The situation near Lake Street and Hiawatha in Minneapolis has evolved into an extremely dangerous situation. For everyone's safety, please leave the area and allow firefighters and paramedics to get to the scene.

— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) May 28, 2020
The protests are happening in response to the death of George Floyd, who was killed Monday night after an incident that involved Minneapolis Police officers. All four officers involved in the arrest were fired on Tuesday.

https://kstp.com/minnesota-news/lake-street-target-looted-as-protests-continue-in-minneapolis-may-27-2020-riots/5743072/

No further details on if/when the Guard may be sent to Minneapolis, at this time.

Earlier some posters asked for the National Guard be called into Minneapolis because of the police. It may turn into a case of be careful what you wish for...