There has been a ruckus in the death of 46-year-old black citizen George Floyd in the city of Minnesota. After George's death, a large number of people are protesting and demanding justice. Violent demonstrations were also held at many places demanding punishment of the convicted policemen. In this case, some time ago, US President Donald Trump tweeted, 'I can't stand back and see all this happening in a great American city of Minneapolis. Completely lacking leadership. Either Mayor Jacob Frey should take action in this matter and control the city or else I will send the National Guard there and do this work properly.
Trump writes in his next tweet, 'These thugs are disrespecting the memory of George Floyd and I will not let this happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walge and told him that the military is fully with him. It will be difficult and we will control. When the loot starts, the bullets also fire. Thank you.'
After the incident, the robbery was carried out in several stores in the city late on Wednesday night. The officials warned the people that they would not tolerate any violent incidents, looting. George Floyd's death is being investigated. St. Paul's police chief Todd Axtel said, "We know there is anger among people." We know that many people have been unhappy but we cannot tolerate people using it as an opportunity to commit crime.
Let me tell you that on Monday, security guard George Floyd of a restaurant was caught by the police in a case related to forgery. A video of the incident went viral. It is clear in the video that George did not protest at the time of arrest. The police put handcuffs in his hands and laid him on the ground. After which a police officer pressed his neck with his knees. George kept saying that he could not breathe and he fainted shortly after. He was declared dead in the hospital. People became angry with George's death and a ruckus started in the city on the issue of apartheid.
There are reports of looting in many shops of the city. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to control people. One person died after being shot. The police is also investigating the matter whether the owner of a store has shot that person. The White House issued a statement in the matter, saying that President Trump is deeply saddened by the incident and wants George Floyd to get justice.
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