Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
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Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
Mayor Jacob Frey held back tears as he called for calm in the wake of violent protests over George Floyd's police death.
The Minnesota National Guard was activated and sent 500 soldiers to the Minneapolis twin city of St. Paul and surrounding communities to help control the situation.
"I am absolutely sorry for the pain, the devastation and trauma that Mr. Floyd's death has left on his family," Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said.
Demonstrators furious about George Floyd's death confronted officers. Man fatally shot nearby. Mayor asked for National Guard's help. Cops used tear gas and rubber bullets.
The video shows the man, identified as George Floyd, groaning and saying repeatedly, "I can't breathe."
Protesters clashed with police in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday night over George Floyd's death.
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