JUST IN: City officials are warning residents to leave the area of the police department's 3rd precinct in case the building explodes due to protesters who set it on fire.
Minneapolis mayor calls for charges against white officer in death of African American man George Floyd
"These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen," Trump tweeted early Friday morning."Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
The Minnesota National Guard has been activated for the area and said it's helping the fire department safely get to fires to help them battle the blazes. Minneapolis Police spokesperson John Elder said staff was evacuated from the building around 10 p.m. local time and that protesters forcibly entered the building and ignited several fires.
People scramble for cover outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 28, 2020, after someone fired gunshots in the area during a protest of George Floyd's death. No one was injured.The 911 call made by the store owner who accused Floyd of using fraudulent money was released by authorities Thursday evening.
"It is critical, it is essential, it is imperative that the investigation is done right and done right the first time," she said."And that is what we are going to do."Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman asked for"patience."He said his office has been flooded with calls on the status of the investigation.
Walz said the purpose of the National Guard was"to protect people, to protect people safely demonstrating, and to protect small business owners."
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