Minneapolis Precinct Burns Amid Protests | Savannah News

Minneapolis erupted in chaos as protesters torched the third precinct police station on the third night of nationwide demonstrations sparked by George Floyd’s death — captured on video as an officer knelt on his neck until he stopped breathing. With the building evacuated for safety, fire crews were unable to respond, while National Guard troops stood by in limbo. Businesses boarded up, transit shut down, and anger swelled as residents questioned why their own neighborhoods were being destroyed. Derek Chauvin and three fellow officers were fired, and the mayor demands criminal charges — as federal investigators race to determine whether civil rights were violated. The city braces for more unrest as demands for justice and systemic change echo louder than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58c8d126fb34c42a