As Mayor Frey calls for officer's arrest, violence intensifies in Minneapolis

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2. AP: Violence again rocks Minneapolis after man's death; 1 killed

Violence again rocks Minneapolis after man’s death; 1 killed

It was the second night of violent protest since the death of George Floyd.




A man poses for photos in front of a fire at an AutoZone store, while protesters hold a rally for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Wednesday. | Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP

By ASSOCIATED PRESS 05/28/2020 07:26 AM EDT


Protesters began gathering in the early afternoon near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, in the southern part of the city where 46-year-old George Floyd died on Memorial Day after an officer knelt on his neck until he became unresponsive.

News helicopter footage showed protesters milling in streets near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, with some running in and out of nearby stores. A Target, a Cub Foods, a Dollar Tree and an auto parts store all showed signs of damage and looting. As darkness fell, fire erupted in the auto parts store, and city fire crews rushed to control it. Protesters set other fires in the street.

Officers could be seen surrounding the nearby precinct, not attempting to intervene in the looting.

Multiple fires burned early Thursday at buildings and smoke hung over the city. Fire crews worked to put out flames. Blocks of buildings with broken-out windows and other damage from looting were seen, and KSTP-TV reported that some people were seen going through buildings...........................