George Floyd protests: Rioters target police across US; 4 shot in St. Louis, 1 in Vegas, Bronx hit-and-run caught on video
NEW YORK -- Police officers across the U.S. were targeted in shootings and vehicular attacks Monday night as protests continued in major cities for the seventh night despite President Trump’s vow to clamp down on violence.The demonstrations on Monday marked a week of unrest since unarmed black man George Floyd died when a white Minneapolis officer jammed his knee into the back his neck in a shocking incident caught on video.
NEW YORK -- Police officers across the U.S. were targeted in shootings and vehicular attacks Monday night as protests continued in major cities for the seventh night despite President Trump’s vow to clamp down on violence.The demonstrations on Monday marked a week of unrest since unarmed black man George Floyd died when a white Minneapolis officer jammed his knee into the back his neck in a shocking incident caught on video.
Area around White House sealed off; fence put up
WASHINGTON — The streets around the White House complex were shut Tuesday morning, guarded by a mix of Secret Service officers and FBI agents.Overnight, a fence was constructed around Lafayette Park and along 17th St at Pennsylvania Ave, two areas that have been focal points for protests.Work crews were still at work boarding up businesses in the area and attempting to remove graffiti from federal buildings.
WASHINGTON — The streets around the White House complex were shut Tuesday morning, guarded by a mix of Secret Service officers and FBI agents.Overnight, a fence was constructed around Lafayette Park and along 17th St at Pennsylvania Ave, two areas that have been focal points for protests.Work crews were still at work boarding up businesses in the area and attempting to remove graffiti from federal buildings.
George Floyd's family expected at memorial service
MINNEAPOLIS — Family members of George Floyd are expected to attend a memorial service in his honor Thursday in Minneapolis.The Rev.
MINNEAPOLIS — Family members of George Floyd are expected to attend a memorial service in his honor Thursday in Minneapolis.The Rev.
Looter fatally shot by gun shop owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say
PHILADELPHIA -- A looter was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc., was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break-in attempt on Sunday evening.When a crew of looters reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillance video and then heard them coming up the steps of the store."One of the individuals that broke into the property, pointed a handgun at him," Chief Inspector Scott Smalls told FOX 29's Steve Keeley. "And that's when the store owner fired his own weapon -- striking the one perpetrator at least one time in the head and he collapsed, dropping his gun between his legs."Medics pronounced that man dead at the scene.
PHILADELPHIA -- A looter was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc., was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break-in attempt on Sunday evening.When a crew of looters reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillance video and then heard them coming up the steps of the store."One of the individuals that broke into the property, pointed a handgun at him," Chief Inspector Scott Smalls told FOX 29's Steve Keeley. "And that's when the store owner fired his own weapon -- striking the one perpetrator at least one time in the head and he collapsed, dropping his gun between his legs."Medics pronounced that man dead at the scene.
World outrage grows at Floyd's death; EU 'shocked, appalled'
BRUSSELS — World outrage at George Floyd's death in the U.S. was growing Tuesday as the European Union's top diplomat said the bloc was “shocked and appalled” by it and thousands marched in Australia's largest city.In France, protests were planned for the evening in Paris and across the country after calls from the family of a French black man who died shortly after he was arrested by police in 2016.
BRUSSELS — World outrage at George Floyd's death in the U.S. was growing Tuesday as the European Union's top diplomat said the bloc was “shocked and appalled” by it and thousands marched in Australia's largest city.In France, protests were planned for the evening in Paris and across the country after calls from the family of a French black man who died shortly after he was arrested by police in 2016.
Wauwatosa East High School vandalized, doors and windows broken
WAUWATOSA -- An investigation is underway after Wauwatosa East High School was vandalized early Tuesday morning, June 2.
WAUWATOSA -- An investigation is underway after Wauwatosa East High School was vandalized early Tuesday morning, June 2.
'It was powerful to see:' Protesters march peacefully overnight in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrators marched until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrators marched until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 in Milwaukee.
Many Milwaukee businesses damaged by vandals during violent protests are minority-owned
MILWAUKEE -- There are protesters -- and there are opportunists.
MILWAUKEE -- There are protesters -- and there are opportunists.
Vandals tag businesses along Oakland Avenue in Milwaukee: 'Just getting out of control'
MILWAUKEE -- Several businesses along N.
MILWAUKEE -- Several businesses along N.
Mayor orders 3rd night of curfew for Milwaukee; 109 arrests over 2 nights
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a third night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 through 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a third night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 through 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2.
'We can do better:' Curfew issued in Racine as city leaders decry violence during protests
RACINE -- A city-wide curfew was issued Monday night, June 1 through Tuesday morning amid protests following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
RACINE -- A city-wide curfew was issued Monday night, June 1 through Tuesday morning amid protests following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Shots fired as neighbor confronted group trying to break into corner store amid protests in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- Shots were fired during protests in Kenosha Sunday night, May 31, after people tried breaking into a corner store -- and were stopped by neighbors.The man who confronted them spoke exclusively with FOX6 News -- and said adrenaline kicked in when he saw the group busting through the doors of the Kenosha business.During the night of disruption in Kenosha, near 45th Street and 22nd Avenue, drivers sped to the nearby corner store and things became even more chaotic.Home surveillance cameras captured multiple vehicles in the lot and street -- with people hanging out car windows as a crowd began busting through the door of Manny's Food & Liquor.They were soon confronted by a neighbor."Get the (expletive) away!" he said "Get out of that store!"
KENOSHA -- Shots were fired during protests in Kenosha Sunday night, May 31, after people tried breaking into a corner store -- and were stopped by neighbors.The man who confronted them spoke exclusively with FOX6 News -- and said adrenaline kicked in when he saw the group busting through the doors of the Kenosha business.During the night of disruption in Kenosha, near 45th Street and 22nd Avenue, drivers sped to the nearby corner store and things became even more chaotic.Home surveillance cameras captured multiple vehicles in the lot and street -- with people hanging out car windows as a crowd began busting through the door of Manny's Food & Liquor.They were soon confronted by a neighbor."Get the (expletive) away!" he said "Get out of that store!"
Seattle cop removes fellow officer’s knee from neck of man detained during riots, video shows
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was seen on video pulling a fellow cop’s knee off the neck of a man who was being detained among a group of looters Saturday night, May 30.Crosscut journalist Matt McKnight captured the act as looters raided a T-Mobile store during demonstrations for George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis May 25 as he pleaded for air after a white police officer used a similar method to pin him down.The video shows looters streaming out of the store as police arrive on bicycles.
SEATTLE — A Seattle police officer was seen on video pulling a fellow cop’s knee off the neck of a man who was being detained among a group of looters Saturday night, May 30.Crosscut journalist Matt McKnight captured the act as looters raided a T-Mobile store during demonstrations for George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis May 25 as he pleaded for air after a white police officer used a similar method to pin him down.The video shows looters streaming out of the store as police arrive on bicycles.
Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral services
HOUSTON -- Floyd Mayweather will pay for George Floyd’s funeral services.The 43-year-old legendary boxer reportedly offered to pay for all four of Floyd’s memorial and funeral services after learning that Anzel Jennings, CEO of Mayweather’s music label TMT, grew up with Floyd in Houston, according to Hollywood Unlocked.A representative for the Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center told FOX 26 that George Floyd's family has accepted Mayweather's offer to pay for the services.The Floyd family announced earlier on Monday that there will be services held in Minneapolis, North Carolina and Houston.The Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center posted on their Facebook page on Saturday they would be handling funeral arrangements.The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Houston, following a public viewing on Monday evening.
HOUSTON -- Floyd Mayweather will pay for George Floyd’s funeral services.The 43-year-old legendary boxer reportedly offered to pay for all four of Floyd’s memorial and funeral services after learning that Anzel Jennings, CEO of Mayweather’s music label TMT, grew up with Floyd in Houston, according to Hollywood Unlocked.A representative for the Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center told FOX 26 that George Floyd's family has accepted Mayweather's offer to pay for the services.The Floyd family announced earlier on Monday that there will be services held in Minneapolis, North Carolina and Houston.The Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center posted on their Facebook page on Saturday they would be handling funeral arrangements.The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Houston, following a public viewing on Monday evening.
FBI asks for tips and ‘digital media’ to ID people inciting violence during George Floyd protests
MINNEAPOLIS -- As protests over the death of George Floyd grip the nation, with some demonstrations devolving into violent clashes with police, the FBI has called on the public to turn in individuals who are “actively instigating violence during First Amendment protected peaceful demonstrations.”
MINNEAPOLIS -- As protests over the death of George Floyd grip the nation, with some demonstrations devolving into violent clashes with police, the FBI has called on the public to turn in individuals who are “actively instigating violence during First Amendment protected peaceful demonstrations.”
On the spot where George Floyd died, his brother urges calm: 'Don’t tear up your town’
MINNEAPOLIS -- Chants of “What's his name?
MINNEAPOLIS -- Chants of “What's his name?
President Trump threatens to deploy United States military unless states halt violent protests
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden Monday evening after deriding many governors as “weak” and demanded tougher crackdowns on burning and stealing among some demonstrations in the aftermath of violent protests in dozens of American cities.President Trump spoke at the White House as a large group of protesters demonstrated outside ahead of a citywide curfew.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden Monday evening after deriding many governors as “weak” and demanded tougher crackdowns on burning and stealing among some demonstrations in the aftermath of violent protests in dozens of American cities.President Trump spoke at the White House as a large group of protesters demonstrated outside ahead of a citywide curfew.
ATF seeks 3 in arson of Walgreens on MLK Drive during violent protests Saturday morning
MILWAUKEE -- Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest involved in the arson of the Walgreens Pharmacy on MLK Drivein Milwaukee.Looting of the store took place at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and a fire was reported at 12:57 a.m., officials said.
MILWAUKEE -- Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest involved in the arson of the Walgreens Pharmacy on MLK Drivein Milwaukee.Looting of the store took place at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and a fire was reported at 12:57 a.m., officials said.
'We have to solve this problem:' Residents seek to mend damage done by vandals in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- From violent protesting to taking pride.
MILWAUKEE -- From violent protesting to taking pride.