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May 30 coverage of nationwide unrest and ongoing protests

Here are the latest updates from across the country.
Police advance on demonstrators Saturday in Minneapolis.
Police advance on demonstrators Saturday in Minneapolis.Scott Olson / Getty Images

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Clashes between police and protesters continued to erupt across the country Saturday as thousands descended on the streets, pleading for justice in the wake of George Floyd's death this week in Minneapolis.

  • Curfews have been put in place in many cities including Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Rochester and Miami Dade County.
  • In Philadelphia, police cars and a Starbucks were set on fire, as protesters tried to topple a statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo.
  • Colorado, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin have all activated their state national guards to maintain order, assist police, and stop violence, governors and state officials say.

President Donald Trump also announced Saturday that the military was "ready, willing and able" to deploy in case unrest continued.

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Crowds hit with tear gas in Las Vegas

Anita Hassan

LAS VEGAS — Demonstrations appeared to get rowdier in downtown Las Vegas Saturday as the night unfolded.

Shortly before 10:30 p.m., many demonstrators set off fireworks near the federal courthouse on Las Vegas Boulevard. About a block down the same street, a group of looters appeared to break into a pawn shop.

Demonstrators in other locations reported that police cars windows were being smashed. Police officers in riot gear rushed down the streets, setting off flash bangs. Officers released tear gas into the air.

"I’m a peaceful protester and I don’t know why I’m getting hit with tear gas,” said Ace Michaud, 35.

He was marching with other demonstrators near the Fremont Street Experience when he heard a smashing sound and saw gas.

“It was everywhere," he said.

Man points hunting bow at Salt Lake City protesters

A man armed with a hunting bow pointed the weapon at protesters in Salt Lake City on Saturday and police said he'll be facing charges.

"So we have identified the subject in the video and will be screening charges on him for his part in the unrest," according to a police statement. "We are aware of the incident because of the video that was shared with us and that will be part of the evidence."

Video posted to Twitter appeared to show protesters rushing the man and disarming him before he could fire it. 

Video shows man disarming person with stolen Seattle police rifle

Dramatic video showed an armed man disarming an apparent protester who had a stolen Seattle police rifle taken after police vehicles were burned Saturday.

Two rifles were stolen from Seattle police patrol cars that were burned amid the chaos, and both were recovered by a security guard working with a Q13 Fox News reporter, police said in a tweet.

The video from KOMO shows a man with what appeared to be a handgun taking the rifle from a bandanna-masked man, and then releasing the magazine. A Seattle police spokeswoman confirmed that rifle was one of the two stolen from the SPD vehicles, but did not confirm who disarmed the man.

The reporter, Brandi Kruse, tweeted that "our security guard felt that the public was in danger" and took the rifle from what she described as a rioter and disabled it.

Seattle police tweeted their thanks to the man for "safely recovering both rifles and potentially saving lives." One rifle had been fired but police said there were no reports of injury and they were unsure who fired it. Kruse tweeted that a person took the rifle and fired into vehicles, but no one appeared hurt.

Police said no arrests had been made.

California governor declares state of emergency in L.A. County, sends in National Guard

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles County and deployed the National Guard as tensions between protesters and police flared. 

Up to 1,000 troops were expected to arrive in the LA-area by midnight, NBC Los Angeles reported.

"Whether you wear a badge or whether you hold a sign, I’m asking all of Los Angeles to take a deep breath and step back for a moment," Mayor Garcetti said during a Saturday press conference. "To allow our firefighters to put out the flames. To allow our peace officers to re-establish some order. And, to let them protect your rights to be out there."

Businesses in popular shopping sections of L.A., including near Melrose Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, were looted throughout the day and into the night.

A citywide curfew was imposed Saturday starting at 8 p.m. but thousands of people ignored the order.

3 shot, 1 dead amid protests in Indianapolis

One person died and two others were struck in a shooting amid demonstrations in Indianapolis, Indiana, Saturday, police said.

The violence was a few blocks from the center of protests in the city, Monument Circle. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Patrolman Michael Hewitt said there was no evidence tying the attack to the protesters.

But Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Josh Barker said at a press conference that the demonstrations "culminated in three people shot, one person dead," he said.

There were several hundred demonstrators in the city Saturday, police said. Asked about the number of shots-fired reports, Barker said, "We've lost count at this point."

Details about suspects or the surviving victims' injuries were not available.

Federal prosecutors charge 3 In Molotov cocktail attacks during New York protests

Three people were arrested and charged with tossing Molotov cocktails into New York Police Department vehicles early Saturday morning.

Samantha Shader, 27, of Catskill, New York, was charged with allegedly throwing the explosive at a New York police car that was occupied by four officers. 

The device shattered two police car windows and damaged the vehicle, according to federal charging documents. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations retrieved witness video of the incident. Shader allegedly waived her Miranda rights and admitted to throwing the Molotov cocktail, according to officials.

Colinford Mattis, 32, and Urooj Rahman, 31, of Brooklyn, were also charged with possessing explosive device components after Rahman allegedly tossed a Molotov cocktail at a police car and then fled with Mattis.

Photo: Pharmacy looted in Raleigh, North Carolina

People set fire to looted items during nationwide unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Raleigh
Protesters set fire to items looted Saturday from a CVS Pharmacy in Raleigh, N.C.Jonathan Drake / Reuters

Las Vegas protest grows larger and louder

Anita Hassan

LAS VEGAS — As the sky darkened Saturday evening, the demonstration grew larger. Protesters made their way through downtown Las Vegas to Container Park, where their march had begun, and then began a second loop. 

Protesters' signs were lit with a neon glow as they marched past casinos that would normally be full of tourists. The demonstrators chanted louder, held their fists in the air and rang cowbells. Several people lit sage; others handed out water. A few had guns strapped to their waist or upper thigh. 

As one person graffitied a downtown building, protesters cheered. 

Protesters march in Las Vegas on May 30, 2020.
Protesters march in Las Vegas on May 30. Anita Hassan / NBC News

Police lined many intersections, standing side by side, wearing face shields and zip ties attached to their duty belts. Some demonstrators yelled profanities as they walked by, while other marchers ushered them along. Police cars went whizzing by, sirens flashing.

A police helicopter flew over the demonstrators near the historic El Cortez Casino. Many in the crowd held their signs up to sky.

They began chanting, “George Floyd.”

Ferguson, Missouri, police station damaged in protests

Police fire paint canisters at protesters in chaotic Washington, D.C. scene

Biden calls protests 'right and necessary'

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the apparent Democratic presidential nominee, released a statement just after midnight Sunday morning, calling the protests “right and necessary” while urging peaceful demonstrations over violence.

“I know that a grief that dark and deep may at times feel too heavy to bear,” he said in the statement. “I know. I also know that the only way to bear it is to turn all that anguish into purpose.”

He urged Americans to use their pain to make change.

“We are a nation in pain, but we must not allow this pain to destroy us,” he said.

No end in sight as protests and aggressive police responses continue nationwide

Police move towards a protester after curfew Saturday in Minneapolis.
Police move towards a protester after curfew Saturday in Minneapolis.John Minchillo / AP

Protests continue to rage across the country as curfews go into effect. National Guard units in 12 states and Washington, D.C., have been activated.

In New York City, where there is no curfew, protesters and police officers are continuing to clash through Brooklyn as unrest edged into violence around Manhattan's Union Square. The NYPD has arrested more than 100 people as of Saturday evening, a senior police official said.

In Washington, D.C. multiple fires raged as protesters and police skirmished. At the White House Saturday, police used pepper spray, tear gas and what appeared to be rubber bullets on protesters.

In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti put the entire city under curfew and deployed the National Guard to the as fires raged in the city on its 4th day of protests.

Similar scenes played out across the country in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas, Utah, Florida and several other states.

In Minneapolis, journalists were told to leave the streets and police strong armed protesters, escalating their use of force to try to get people to go home.

Actor John Cusack says police charged at him with batons for filming burning car

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The actor did not say what city he was in at the time.

Protesters, police clash in New York City

California deploys National Guard to Los Angeles

The California National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles, the city's mayor Eric Garcetti said on Twitter Saturday evening.

The Mayor said the guard has been sent "overnight to support our local response to maintain peace and safety on the streets of our city." The mayor also expanded a curfew to the entire city, instead of just downtown Los Angeles.

California joins 11 other states and D.C. that have activated their national guard in response to protests.

NBC News reporters get caught in Minneapolis crowd-control effort

9-year-old boy joins Las Vegas protest to 'Stand up for Floyd'

Anita Hassan

Christian Williams, 9, joined the Las Vegas protest on May 30 with his mother.
Christian Williams, 9, joined the Las Vegas protest on May 30 with his mother. Anita Hassan / NBC News

LAS VEGAS — Christian Williams stood on a downtown sidewalk near the county jail.

The 9-year-old held a sign that read, “Stand up for Floyd,” while other demonstrators walked down the street chanting.

The march, held Saturday evening in response to George Floyd’s death, was Christian’s first. He said the scene was a lot at times, with the crowds and honking cars, but it felt good.

“Because maybe when the cops see this, they will know not to do this again,” he said.

Christian came to the protest with his mother, Dee Young, 29. She said she brought her son to educate him about Floyd’s death and police shootings.

“He’s got to see this because he’s a little black boy in America and he needs to be aware,” Young said.

She looked over at the crowd of hundreds of protesters, then she turned to her son.

“Look at this,” she said to him. “All these people from all these different races coming together for the cause.”

As the protests rages on, lights are out at the White House

Military police guard the White House on Saturday, May 20, 2020.
Military police guard the White House on Saturday, May 20, 2020.Lauren Egan / NBC News

Windows smashed, car set ablaze in Washington

More than 100 arrested in NYC, 15 police vehicles burned

The New York City Police Department arrested more than 100 people Saturday during protests, a senior police official said, adding that 15 police vehicles have been burned in Manhattan and in Brooklyn.

Police have seen the now-viral video where a NYPD SUV drove through a barricade pushing protestors on the street out of the way and onto the ground. 

Multiple law enforcement officials say the vehicle was hit with rocks, bottles, and someone threw a lit trash bag on top of the SUV and the officers decided to push the barrier into the crowd instead of confronting the protestors outside the car. 

Minnesota National Guard says up to 10,800 troops will be deployed

12 states and D.C. have activated National Guard

12 states and the District of Columbia have activated the Nation Guard to respond to protests.

Colorado, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin have all activated their state national guards to maintain order, assist police, and stop violence, governors and state officials say.

Philadelphia officer run over by looters, police say

A Philadelphia Police Department bike officer assigned to the Center City neighborhood was run over by a vehicle driven by looters, police said Saturday night. 

The officer is said to be in stable condition with a broken arm and other injuries.

No arrests have been made in the incident. 

The department said earlier Saturday night that at least 13 police officers had been injured.

Sen. Marco Rubio says 'foreign adversaries' stoking social media furor

Acting Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., claimed on Saturday night there were social media posts about the protests linked to at least three “foreign adversaries.”

 

Russian trolls deliberately stoked divisions in the U.S. during the 2016 election, posting online about police brutality and racism, amongst other issues. 

Photos: Protester protects police car in Los Angeles

A protester tries to stop others from attacking a police vehicle on Saturday.
A protester tries to stop others from attacking a police vehicle on Saturday. Ringo H.W. Chiu / AP
Ringo H.W. Chiu / AP

Multiple vehicles on fire in downtown Seattle

Jareen Imam and Janhvi Bhojwani

Several cars were set ablaze in downtown Seattle during protests on Saturday.

The Seattle Fire Department has urged residents on social media to avoid the downtown area as officials work to extinguish the vehicles, including a string of cars burning outside of a Nordstrom department store. 

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said she will soon be signing an emergency order imposing a curfew for the city.

"Crowds need to disburse from downtown immediately," she said in a tweet.

  

Missouri declares state of emergency, activates National Guard

Missouri joined a growing list of states Saturday night to activate the National Guard.

Gov. Mike Parson declared a state of emergency because of civil unrest and said the Missouri National Guard and Missouri Highway Patrol were ready to respond in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

A number of states, including Minnesota, Texas, Tennessee, Colorado and Utah, have mobilized National Guard units to help control violent protests.

Demonstrators march down Las Vegas' neon-lit Fremont Street

Anita Hassan

LAS VEGAS — Jasmine Wharton said she’s been posting about the injustice of George Floyd’s death on social media — but it wasn't enough.

“You really need to come out and represent,” Wharton, 23, of Las Vegas, said. “I could only take so much.”

Protesters march in Container Park in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Protesters march in Las Vegas on Saturday.Anita Hassan / NBC News

Wharton was one of hundreds of people who protested in downtown Las Vegas at Container Park on Saturday evening.

Demonstrators marched from the shopping center down Las Vegas’ famed Fremont Street, walking pasts the neon signs, bars and restaurants. They chanted Floyd’s name along with “I can’t breathe,” raising their fists in the air.

Brooklyn protesters stare down police in front of Barclays Center

Hundreds of protesters returned to the plaza in front of Barclays Center arena in Central Brooklyn on Saturday night, a day after a massive gathering took place there with some police confrontations. 

They held up their fists there while staring down the NYPD officers who stood in front of a subway station entrance. 

Nella Mueier, a black Brooklyn resident, said she joined the protests for the first time on Saturday.

She held a sign that said, “Good cops speak up” and said she came out because too many black men and women had been killed by police.

“I know there have to be some good ones out here but they should be out here with us protesting against what we’re seeing,” she said of the police officers guarding the subway station. “We need them to keep our communities safe, but we don’t feel safe because they don’t see us as human beings.”

She continued, “A lot of people are out here for different reasons. There’s a lot of anger and frustration. There’s a lot of people wanting to stand in solidarity.”

Click here for the full story on protests in New York and elsewhere.

Flash bangs go off near NBC News reporter as Minneapolis protesters retreat from tear gas

Morgan Chesky

Trump, back at White House, says National Guard has been 'released' in Minneapolis

President Trump praised the deployment of the National Guard in Minneapolis, claiming that the city's Democratic mayor bungled the handling of the protests previously.

"The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do," he tweeted in part. "No games!"

In a second tweet, he praised New York City police, saying they "must be allowed to do their jobs." Protestors have clashed with law enforcement in Brooklyn and elsewhere for a second straight night, and two NYPD vehicles appeared to hit protesters in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Trump is currently at the White House, another site of escalating protests, after witnessing SpaceX launch a crewed capsule from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida earlier in the day.

Tennessee mobilizes National Guard after Nashville violence

The Tennessee governor said Saturday night that he had activated the National Guard to move into Nashville, where authorities said the city's historic courthouse and city hall had been set on fire. 

Salt Lake City under curfew until Monday morning

Mayor Erin Mendenhall has announced that Salt Lake City, Utah, is under curfew Saturday night until 6 a.m. Monday morning.

The curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. local time Saturday and will last all day Sunday. 

An armed protester walks past a flipped over police vehicle Saturday in Salt Lake City.
An armed protester walks past a flipped over police vehicle Saturday in Salt Lake City.Rick Bowmer / AP

Mendenhall said the curfew is due to protests that hit the city on Saturday. People are not allowed to be on the streets except for certain exceptions, which include traveling for work, getting food, attending church, seeking medical care, fleeing danger or caring for family.

Utah also deployed the state's National Guard to the city on Saturday.

Protesters chant 'Power to the people' in Las Vegas

Anita Hassan

LAS VEGAS — Hundreds of people arrived at Container Park in downtown Las Vegas ‪Saturday evening‬ to protest the death of George Floyd.

Outside the shopping center built from old shipping containers, protesters chanted, "Power to the people" and held signs that read, "Silence is complacent” and “No justice, no peace."

The previous night, about 200 to 300 people had marched down the Las Vegas Strip demanding justice for Floyd. ‬‪Las Vegas police said Friday's protest began peacefully but that some people began throwing rocks at police and damaging property; 12 officers were injured. Eighty people were arrested in the Friday night protests, including two local photojournalists, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.  

"As police prepare for another round of possible protests on Saturday, they ask members of the public to keep demonstrations peaceful and lawful," the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said. 

Colorado calls in National Guard

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis mobilized the Colorado National Guard Reaction Force to Denver on Saturday night.  

Officials said that about 100 members had been requested at nine sites in the city.

 "We are neighbors helping neighbors to ensure the safety of all Coloradans," U.S. Maj. Gen. Michael Loh said. 

 

Police tear gas protesters gathered near White House

WASHINGTON — Protesters on Saturday converged at the White House and sought to break through barriers at Lafayette Park as nationwide demonstrations reached President Donald Trump's doorstep for the second consecutive day.

At the White House Saturday, police used pepper spray, tear gas and what appeared to be rubber bullets on protesters, seeking to push them back. Protesters tossed objects like bottles toward the police.

Protesters gather near the White House on Saturday night, May 30, 2020.
Protesters gather near the White House on Saturday night, May 30, 2020.Lauren Egan / NBC News

 

Earlier, protesters amid the large crowd could be seen standing on top of Secret Service vehicles and a security booth next to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Just before 6 p.m. ET, police warned protesters to clear the street and pushed them to do as much.

After 7 p.m., protesters moved to the opposite side of Lafayette Park, chanting and yelling at members of the Secret Service and Park Police. Officers lined up within the park behind barricades and park chain fencing. They zip-tied the barricades together and used pepper spray to keep protesters back.

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'There was no warning whatsoever': Police shoot tear gas toward protesters, MSNBC crew

Ali Velshi

Chicago mayor: Protesters come 'armed for all-out battle'

Confrontations continue in Miami

Nashville's historic courthouse and city hall set on fire

Ben Kesslen and Jareen Imam

Mayhem erupted in Nashville on Saturday as police gassed protesters who authorities say set fire to the city's historic courthouse and city hall.

Metro Nashville police said the move was to "protect the building" and that police officers are escorting the Nashville Fire Department to the scene.

Minneapolis authorities encourage civilian peacekeepers to stay home

Miami protests turn violent 'in a heartbeat'

Sam Brock

At least 13 Philadelphia officers injured

The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Authorities in Philadelphia say at least 13 police officers have been injured amid incidents of arson and store break-ins during the city’s downtown protests.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says at least four police vehicles were set ablaze and other fires were set throughout downtown Saturday afternoon. Protesters smashed windows and stole merchandise from stores as police tried to worked to corral the crowd, which Outlaw estimates numbered about 3,000.

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Protesters jump on a car they overturned near the Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia on Saturday. Elizabeth Robertson / The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP

Protesters also sprayed graffiti on a statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, tried to topple it and set a fire at its base. Rizzo was Philadelphia’s mayor from 1972 to 1980 and was praised by supporters as tough on crime but accused by critics of discriminating against minorities.

Authorities in Philadelphia have ordered a citywide curfew has been implemented from 8 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday.

Curfews go into effect in cities around the country

Curfews have been instituted around the country on Saturday as mass demonstrations broke out nationwide and cities attempt to get ahead of unrest.

Minneapolis, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Rochester, and Miami Dade County are all under curfew Saturday night.

Read the full rundown of cities and counties under curfews and when they start here.

At 8 p.m. in Minneapolis, protesters receive a smartphone warning

NBC News' Micah Grimes is in Minneapolis, where people at the city's ongoing protests received a warning on their smartphones: the city's curfew has begun.

Washington, Texas activate National Guard

Governors in Washington and Texas have activated their respective National Guard units to help control protests.

“Texans have every right to exercise their first amendment rights, but violence and looting will not be tolerated,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in announcing the move Saturday night.

Gov. Jay Inslee said that 200 members of the Washington National Guard had been sent to Seattle to help manage crowds and protect against property damage.

"They will be unarmed and assist with infrastructure protection and crowd movement,” Inslee said. “They will only be utilized if absolutely necessary and we appreciate their efforts to help in this important work."

Two NYPD vehicles appear to hit protesters

Two NYPD vehicles appeared to hit protesters Saturday night.

Multiple videos uploaded to Twitter showed people placing a metal barrier in front of one NYPD SUV that had come to a stop in an unidentified street. Another vehicle then pulls up and slows down.

When protesters began banging on the second vehicle, it accelerated, pushing numerous people in the crowd with it. The first vehicle then also pushed protesters forward.

It was unclear if there were any injuries. 

LAPD mobilizes entire department

Los Angeles shuts down COVID testing centers due to protests

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Saturday that all of the city's COVID-19 testing centers were closed as of 3 p.m. local time.

Garcetti also said that the city would be under curfew from 8 p.m. till 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Protests in the city were already underway on Saturday as buses were overtaken and multiple police cars were set on fire in the city's 4th day of protests.

Cities across the U.S. hold protests, rallies and vigils

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Savannah Smith, Nigel Chiwaya and Jiachuan Wu

Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis calls for protesters to be constructive

Utah activates National Guard

Utah has activated the National Guard to help deal with protests in Salt Lake City, Gov. Gary Herbert tweeted Saturday evening.

Salt Lake City was not the site of a particularly large or violent protest on Friday, but clashes in the city's downtown area had already begun on Saturday afternoon.

 

Bill Clinton: 'If you’re white in America, the chances are you won’t' die like George Floyd did

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NFL commissioner says 'urgent need for action' to mend America

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell conceded Saturday that there "remains an urgent need for action" to mend America's racial divide in the wake of George Floyd's death.

The NFL has been a flashpoint for protests over police violence ever since Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during national anthems before games. Kaepernick has since gone unsigned — and emerged as a leading voice in opposition of police violence. 

"There remains an urgent need for action," Goodell wrote. "We recognize the power of our platform in communities and as part of the fabric of American society. 

Goodell's statement also mentioned the recent police killing of Louisville EMT Breonna Taylor and the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery by white suspects in Georgia.

NFL players union chief DeMaurice Smith penned a letter to members and told them they should be empowered to speak up about Floyd’s death: "It impossible to not to take this personally. We should take this personally.”

Protesters in Minneapolis take knee, chant names of people who have died at hands of police

Pockets of violence at New York City protests, NYPD says

NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said on Saturday afternoon that protests, some with pockets of violence, have already begun in New York City.

When a reporter asked him what he expects tonight from protesters, Shea replied: “Tonight started already. It started about 5 hours ago."

When asked about who is perpetrating the violence and if people are coming in from out of town, Shea cautioned that they’re still sorting out everyone’s addresses. But he said at least 20 percent are from "out of town."

"It's probably higher, maybe much higher," he added.

He said he suspects some of the people they took into custody have given false Brooklyn addresses

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NYPD to cops: be ready to come to work whenever, wherever needed

The NYPD has told its officers that they should be prepared to come to work whenever and wherever they are needed in the city due to the ongoing protests and events citywide as a precautionary measure.

The memo to all NYPD officers, sent Saturday and reviewed by NBC News, says "in light of citywide events and the ongoing need to provide extensive police services on a citywide bases, the police commissioner has directed that the duty chart be suspended until further notice."

The memo is described by police officials as "an emergency measure" given the ongoing protests and means that NYPD officers may be called in and that they can be sent to various precincts and commands as needed.

Chrissy Teigen says she will donate $200K to bail out protesters

Chrissy Teigen announced on Saturday she will donate $200,000 to bail out protestors as Americans continue to take to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd.

Teigen originally said on Twitter she would be donating $100,000 in "celebration" of  President Trump saying Saturday evening might be "MAGA night" at the White House. She then doubled the amount after someone in her Twitter replies called the protesters "rioters and criminals."

 

Denver enacts 8 p.m. curfew following two nights of protests

After Denver was rocked by two day of protests, Mayor Michael Hancock announced he is enacting a curfew on Saturday “to help protect people and property.”

Hancock said the curfew will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday and last until 5 a.m. Sunday, he said in a press release. There will also be a curfew in place on Sunday evening.

The mayor said 34 people have been arrested in the past two nights of protest, and called the "destruction" in the city “reckless, inexcusable, and unacceptable.”

Photos: Angry protests blaze across America

See more photos from the massive protests across the country.

Trump: 'The memory of George Floyd is being dishonored'

"I understand the pain that people are feeling," President Donald Trump said in Florida during remarks to NASA following the successful SpaceX launch. "We support the right of peaceful protesters, and we hear their pleas. But what we are now seeing on the streets of our cities has nothing to do with justice or with peace."

"The memory of George Floyd is being dishonored by rioters, looters, and anarchists," he said. "The violence and vandalism is being led by antifa and other radical left-wing groups who are terrorizing the innocent, destroying jobs, hurting businesses, and burning down buildings."

Read the full story here.

Protesters at White House push through barricade, climb on top of Secret Service vehicles

Protesters on Saturday afternoon converged at the White House and pushed security barricades farther down Pennsylvania Avenue, in one of many new protests to emerge around the country during the day Saturday — only hours after violent demonstrations rocked cities coast to coast on Friday night.

At the White House, protesters could be seen standing on top of Secret Service vehicles and a security booth next to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

Some in the crowd also ripped away the bike rack barriers that separate 17th Street from the Pennsylvania Avenue Plaza. Other demonstrators were seen standing face to face with a phalanx of Secret Service on the Plaza.

Read the full story here.

Kim Kardashian West 'infuriated' by George Floyd's death as she calls for justice

Kim Kardashian West shared a series of Twitter posts saying she's "exhausted of the heartbreak I feel seeing mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and children suffering because their loved one was murdered or locked away unjustly for being black."

"I am more than angry. I am infuriated and I am disgusted," she also wrote, expressing her desire to "amplify those voices that have been muffled for too long."

Accompanying the post, Kardashian West urged people to text "FLOYD" to 55156 and demand #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd. By sending the text, people will be redirected to a petition created by the advocacy group Color of Change in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis.

The petition calls on County Attorney Michael Freeman to press murder charges against three other officers who were involved in Floyd's detainment. So far, only Derek Chauvin, the now former police officer who was seen kneeling on Floyd's the neck for over eight minutes, was arrested on charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter.

"There are still three other officers, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, who must also be charged for participating in George's murder," said Color of Change in the petition, adding that dozens of protestors have been detained and arrested for peacefully protesting.

Police declare emergency in Columbus, Ohio, as new George Floyd protests emerge around country

Police in Columbus, Ohio, declared an emergency Saturday as new protests emerged there and around the country — only hours after violent demonstrations rocked cities coast to coast on Friday night.

Columbus police said midday Saturday that the public should avoid the area of the demonstrations that were sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis police custody.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said police declared the downtown area an emergency to manage the crowds.

"We are asking residents to avoid the area," he wrote in a tweet. "Safety of everyone — protesters and police — is paramount. We’re calling for everyone to remain calm."

Read the full story here.

Man fatally struck by FedEx truck during George Floyd protests in St. Louis

Authorities said a man was hit and killed by a FedEx truck during protests over George Floyd's death in St. Louis.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of a FedEx double tractor-trailer was rerouted because protesters shut down certain areas near downtown St. Louis.

St. Louis Police said the driver stopped due to a large gathering of protesters. While he was stopped, several people gained access to the first trailer and started to remove items.

The driver didn't realize that a person was stuck on the converter dolly between the two trailers, police said. The man had been caught by the trailer tire, pulled under and was eventually run over by the tire. Authorities are now investigating the incident but they believe the man who died appeared to be one of the protesters.

Read the full story here.

Trump says military 'ready, willing and able' to deploy to Minneapolis amid protests

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the military police were ready to deploy to Minneapolis amid ongoing protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

"We have our military ready, willing and able, if they ever want to call our military. We can have troops on the ground very quickly," Trump said as he left the White House Saturday afternoon on his way to Florida for the second attempt at the SpaceX launch. "They're using their National Guard right now, as you know."

"They've got to be tough, they've got to be strong, they've got to be respected," Trump said, speaking of Minnesota government officials, adding that there were protesters that needed to be "taught" that they "can't do this."

The move would take service members from around the country and prepare them to deploy to Minneapolis if the governor elects to use those resources.

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George Floyd protesters in their own words: 'We are human beings that want justice'

For many of the thousands of protesters in cities across the country, there seems to be one primary demand — justice for George Floyd's death and an end to police brutality against African Americans.

"The injustice has been going on for so long," said Ben Hubert, 26, who lives in the Minneapolis area. "It’s been swelling for years.”

"That could be my father; that could be my brother. That could be me," one Atlanta protester, a black man, told NBC News of his thoughts when he saw the video of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as Floyd pleaded, "Please, please, please, I can't breathe."

"It just happened too many times," the Atlanta protester said.

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New York AG to review videos of 'violent clashes' in Brooklyn

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that Attorney General Letitia James will be conducting an "independent review" looking into the "disturbing violent clashes" that occurred amid protests in Brooklyn Friday night. 

Cuomo said he asked James to "review all actions and procedures that were taken" by police as well as the crowds' actions and prepare a report in the next 30 days because "the public deserves answers and accountability." At least 200 people were arrested Friday as thousands gathered across the city to protest the death of George Floyd. Police said the arrests include a woman who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a police van.

The initially peaceful protests turned violent late at night, particularly in Brooklyn, where social media videos surfaced showing police vehicles burning and officers physically clashing with protesters.

"This nation’s history of discrimination and racism dates back hundreds of years. It is abhorrent, and I share the outrage at this fundamental injustice. But violence obscures the righteousness of the message and the mission," said Cuomo, adding that the protests and the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people of color are "not disconnected" since they're "both about inequality."

"We have to address the inequality in healthcare. If you look across the nation, many more people of color died from the virus than white people. That is a fact," Cuomo said. "And then, the George Floyd situation gets at the inequality and discrimination in the criminal justice system. They are connected."

California man arrested for driving SUV through protesting crowd

The Bakersfield Police Department in California said they arrested a man Friday after he attempted to drive his SUV through a crowd of protesters, hitting a 15-year-old girl and causing minor injuries.

Police charged Michael Tran, 31, for attempted murder after the California man accelerated his SUV and drove into the crowd.

It appeared that Tran had driven his Toyota Rav4 by the protesters multiple times and talked to some, potentially antagonizing them, the Bakersfield Police Department said.

Ten protesters were later arrested in Bakersfield when some demonstrators began to throw bottles, defaced a BPD fallen officer memorial and attempted to block the roadway.

108 arrests during protests in Chicago

More than 100 people were arrested and dozens of police officers injured during a protest Friday night in Chicago. 

The charges for the 108 people taken into custody range from aggravated battery to disorderly conduct, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown said Saturday at a news conference. 

According to officials, shots were fired at officers as demonstrators gathered in the city to protest the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man killed by an officer who kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes.

A gun was recovered during the arrests, officials said. 

Some of the officers sustained minor injuries and one suffered a broken wrist while working on crowd control. A dozen squad cars were damaged with spray paint and the tires being slashed.  

 

 

Minnesota officials blame out-of-state protesters for violence

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Saturday that he would fully mobilize the Minnesota National Guard for the first time since World War II to bring an end to the "wonton destruction" protests that he blamed on protesters from outside the state.

The state had pulled together 700 troops on Friday for the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody. But it was not enough, Walz said. By noon on Saturday, Walz said that 2,500 guardsman would be activated, noting that it was "nothing short of a blessing" that no one had yet been killed in the violence.

State officials said that around 80 percent of those arrested in the Twin Cities on Friday had come from outside Minnesota.

While "there's a group of folks that are sad and mourning" about Floyd, Mayor Melvin Carter said, "there seems to be another group that are using Mr. Floyd's death as a cover to create havoc."

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Black men in Minneapolis outraged over Floyd killing, distrustful of judicial system

Curtis Bunn and Nick Charles

Since Samar Moseley moved back to Minneapolis from upstate New York in 2015, the police-involved killings of black men have placed the city on the cusp of anarchy.

But today feels different, Moseley said.

“This has the potential to be worse than Ferguson” he said, referring to the town in Missouri that erupted in riots in 2014 after an unarmed black teenager, Michael Brown, was fatally shot by a white police officer. “It’s happened too many times here.”

Protesters—black and white—have stormed the streets in Minneapolis and other cities across the country in the nights since the death of George Floyd in police custody on Monday. Floyd, who was black, died after a white police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee for more than eight minutes during an arrest.

That officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

For many, that was a victory. But many others, it was far less than that. Three other officers involved in the encounter, two who on video appear to be holding Floyd down and another who stood by, have not been charged, and that does not sit well with a large faction of a distraught and angry public.

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Portland mayor places curfew following violence; at least 13 arrested

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler placed a citywide curfew starting at 8 p.m. Saturday after peaceful events gave way to violence on Friday night, resulting in numerous destroyed businesses and at least 13 arrests.

Portland Police said they were aware of two planned events in memory of George Floyd. Some attendees left the area and several hundred marched toward downtown Portland, police said, adding that "some protesters in the march vandalized business with graffiti for about twenty blocks. A bank sustained broken windows."

A shooting was then reported at around 9:50 p.m. Friday in relation to the protests. Police said a vehicle was within a large group of protesters when "one of the protesters shot at the occupants of the vehicle, injuring the passenger."

Protesters spraypainted buildings, broke windows and made an unlawful entry into a building, starting a fire inside of it, police said. Firefighters also put off multiple other fires in the city, including "a large dumpster, trash cans, vehicles and a large pile of pallets," according to police.

Police in riot gear were deployed after 11 p.m. and the protesters were dispersed from certain areas in downtown Portland. Two officers sustained injuries, police said.

At least 200 NYC protesters arrested

At least 200 people were arrested Friday in New York City as thousands gathered to protest the death of George Floyd.

Among those arrested were two women after one of them threw a Molotov cocktail at a police van. The New York City Police Department said the woman who threw it faces attempted murder charges. 

Police said they recovered bricks, brass knuckles and firearms from other protesters who were taken into custody. 

"It's tough to practice de-escalation when you have a brick being thrown at your head," NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said, adding that a number of officers were sent to the emergency room after suffering injuries including having their teeth knocked out. 

Federal Protective Service officer killed, another injured in Oakland shooting amid George Floyd protests

Dan Good

One security officer with the Federal Protective Service was killed, and another injured after shots rang out amid protests in Oakland amid protests over the death of George Floyd on Friday, authorities said.

"An individual inside the vehicle began firing gunshots at contract security officers for the Federal Protective Service of the Department of Homeland Security," FBI San Francisco said in a statement.

The FBI is continuing to investigate the shooting, which occurred at 9:45 p.m. at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building.

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Transport Workers Union urges members not to drive arrested NYC protesters

The Transport Workers Union in New York City told some of its members not to help the New York City Police Department transport arrested protesters in city buses.

The initially peaceful protests turned violent late at night, particularly in Brooklyn, where social media videos surfaced showing police vehicles burning and officers physically clashing with protesters.

At least 200 people were arrested as protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, NBC affiliate WNBC reported.

New York City Police said the arrests included two women who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a police van. Several cops are believed to have been injured. Two state legislators were pepper-sprayed and one handcuffed, WNBC reported.

Social media posts then started showing police officers commandeering a public transportation bus, urging the bus operator to transport arrested protesters. The driver resisted. The posts prompted the Transport Workers Union to tweet that its members saying they should refuse to drive the arrested.

"TWU Local 100 Bus Operators do not work for the NYPD. We transport the working families of NYC , all TWU Operators should refuse to transport arrested protestors," the union tweeted.

Killer Mike makes impassioned plea against systemic racism

Rapper Killer Mike gave an impassioned address from his hometown Atlanta, where mass protests broke out against the police killing of George Floyd.

In a televised speech alongside the Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Killer Mike accused the police of "assassinating" Floyd "like an animal." The musician and activist also called for an end to looting, urging citizens not to burn down their own homes.

""I'm mad as hell ... I’m tired of seeing black men die," he said in the clip that has gone viral, having been shared online by many, including celebrities Lebron James and Immortal Technique. 

 

Martin Luther King III echoes father's words during George Floyd protests

Human rights advocate Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, took to Twitter to echo his father words, telling his followers: "We shall overcome."

"George Floyd should still be alive right now. But he was lynched. We will not stay quiet. No justice, no peace," King wrote online. 

Peaceful protests over George Floyd's death turn destructive in downtown Cincinnati

Peaceful protests condemning George Floyd's death by police in Minnesota in downtown Cincinnati turned destructive late Friday night, with looting and vandalism in the area.

More than 500 people gathered across the city, from the Cincinnati Police Department's building to the Hamilton County Courthouse, NBC affiliate WLWT reported. By 11 p.m., people started smashed through the windows at the courthouse and flash bangs as well as tear gas were used to disperse the crowds.

Police in riot gear responded to the scene at the same time dozens of businesses were being vandalized. Video from a security camera located at a men's apparel store showed the business was broken into, glass shattered and merchandise stolen from its shelves. Dozens of other nearby business saw similar outcomes as protests became chaotic. Firefighters put off at least one dumpster fire as protests continued escalating.

At around 1:15 a.m., Cincinnati Police urged people to "please avoid this area" as "there are several active protests & groups causing damage to property in the downtown & OTR neighborhoods currently."

No injuries were reported and several people were being taken into custody early Saturday. However, it is unclear if any arrests were made, WLWT reported.

Trump praises Secret Service response to White House protests, warns greater force could have been used

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump praised the Untied States Secret Service for their response to protesters outside the White House Friday night, warning that if the the demonstrators had breached the White House fence they would have been "greeted" with "vicious dogs" and "ominous weapons." 

Great job last night at the White House by the U.S. [Secret Service]," Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday morning. "I was inside, watched every move, and couldn’t have felt more safe."

"Big crowd, professionally organized, but nobody came close to breaching the fence," Trump continued, adding that if they had they would "have been greeted with the most vicious dogs, and most ominous weapons, I have ever seen. That’s when people would have been really badly hurt, at least."

Thousands of people gathered in front of the White House Friday night in protest of George Floyd's death, prompting the Secret Service to put the White House on lockdown. 

Trump also said that the protesters had "little to do with the memory" of Floyd and were "just there to cause trouble." Trump said Saturday would be "MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE," but it is unclear what he is referencing. 

Obamas speak out over George Floyd death

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have both taken to Twitter to speak out against the death of George Floyd.  

Former President Obama said that the racism being experienced by African Americans and other minorities shouldn’t be considered "normal" in 2020 America.

Michelle said she was "pained" by recent tragedies. "I’m exhausted by a heartbreak that never seems to stop. Right now it’s George, Breonna, and Ahmaud. Before that it was Eric, Sandra, and Michael. It just goes on, and on, and on," she wrote.

Both said everyone in the Unites States had uncomfortable work to do to root out racism.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls for peace

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called for calm on Saturday, as unrest continued in the state over the death of George Floyd. 

His call came after protesters defied a curfew and took to the streets of Minneapolis for the fourth time in a row and widespread demonstrations took place across dozens of cities across the country. 

"I urge for peace at this time," Walz wrote on Twitter

"We are continuing to coordinate efforts at the state and local level while accessing resources from across the country to keep our communities safe," he added. 

Portland declares 'State of Emergency'

The Mayor of Portland Ted Wheeler has declared a "State of Emergency" bringing a curfew immediately into effect. 

Wheeler had been visiting his dying mother, but returned to the city amid unrest and rioting, as demonstrators protested the police killing of unarmed black man, George Floyd

Wheeler warned public violence would destroy communities.

Head of African Union criticizes U.S. for George Floyd death

Adela Suliman and Associated Press

The head of the African Union Commission has spoken out against the police killing of unarmed black man, George Floyd.

"I reaffirm and reiterate the African Union’s rejection of continuing discriminatory practices against Black citizens of the USA," Moussa Faki Mahamat wrote online. 

As unrest in Minneapolis grows, many in Africa have expressed their shock and disappointment with the U.S. both online and at a diplomatic level.

Mindful of America’s image on a continent where China’s influence has grown and where many feel a distinct lack of interest from the Trump administration, some U.S. diplomats have tried to control the damage. U.S. embassies in Kenya, Tanzania and Congo, have shared statements from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation.

Houston police make 200 arrests, chief thanks 'peaceful' protesters

Police in Houston said they made nearly 200 arrests at protests against the killing of George Floyd on Friday.

Those arrested had "participated in unlawful assemblies" and "most will be charged with obstructing a roadway," Houston Police Department said. 

However, Chief Art Acevedo wrote on Twitter: "To the legitimate, peaceful protesters, we say thank you."

Wife of officer charged with murder of George Floyd says she's divorcing him

Kellie Chauvin, the wife of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, said she is filing for divorce after 10 years of marriage.

In a statement issued by her attorney, Kellie Chauvin said she is devastated by the killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died earlier this week while in police custody.

Kellie Chauvin's attorney said she filed for divorce as a result of this week's incident.

Derek Chauvin is facing third-degree murder and manslaughter charges after video surfaced showing him kneeling on Floyd's neck for for more than 8 1/2 minutes while he pleaded for his life.

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Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid U.S. protests

Reuters

Google said on Saturday it has postponed next week's planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests in the United States.

"We are excited to tell you more about Android 11, but now is not the time to celebrate," Google said in a message posted on Twitter.

The event was originally scheduled to take place virtually on Wednesday, according to the developers website. In a tweet, it said that it would announce more details on the new version of Android "soon," without specifying any dates.

Protests have spread across the United States over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died after being pinned by the neck under a white police officer's knee. 

Louisville police apologize for shooting pepper-balls at news crew

Associated Press

Less than 24 hours after CNN employees were arrested live on air while covering protests in Minnesota, a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, was seen on camera firing what appeared to be pepper-balls at a news crew during a live broadcast Friday night.

The Louisville Metro Police Department issued an apology to the crew from local NBC affiliate Wave3, who were covering demonstrations over the death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman killed by police in her home in March.

Reporter Kaitlin Rust is heard yelling off-camera: "I've been shot! I've been shot!" Video shows a police officer aiming directly at the camera crew, as Rust describes the projectiles as "pepper-bullets."

"I want to apologize," Louisville police spokeswoman Jessie Halladay told the Courier Journal. "It's not something that should have occurred if she was singled out as a reporter."

Halladay said she couldn't tell who the individual officer was, but that police would review the video and "if we need to do any investigation for discipline, we will do that."

Mayor Ted Wheeler leaves 'dying mother' to return to Portland

Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler said he supported the honoring of George Floyd's legacy but warned residents not to "tear your city apart in the process."

Public violence would destroy communities, he said. 

The Democrat also wrote on Twitter that he was rushing back to the city even though he was caring for his dying mother.

Watch: Fury unfolds at protests across the country

Portland, Oregon, mayor: 'This is a riot. It's a full-on riot'

Police in Portland, Oregon, early Saturday declared a "riot" and ordered people to leave downtown after multiple fires were set and objects were thrown at officers.

Looting was reported, cars were burned and windows were smashed. The Multnomah County Justice Center was "attacked," and a fire was lit inside, police said. The fire is reported to have since been put out.

"This is a riot. It's a full-on riot," Mayor Ted Wheeler said in a phone interview with NBC affiliate KGW. "We see people burning cars, we see people damaging businesses large and small, including some businesses I believe which are owned by local African-American business owners. We're seeing looting."

Wheeler demanded that people go home.

"What I see here does not honor in any way the legacy of George Floyd," Wheeler said. "This is something completely different."

Police said one person was shot — not by police — in the protest, and that person was treated and released.

Minnesota gov. hints that white supremacists, drug cartels could be part of widespread chaos

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is aware of unconfirmed reports that gangs of white supremacists are taking advantage of the anarchy unfolding in Minneapolis to create more chaos.

The comment came during an early morning press conference Saturday in which Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and members of the law enforcement community laid out plans for containing the destruction that has spread through much of the Twin Cities. 

When asked by a reporter if Walz was aware of rumors that white supremacists had joined some of the looting he said based on "my suspicions and what I've seen on this, yes."

"It gets worse than that," he added. "The cartels, who are wondering if there was a break in their drug transmissions, are trying to take advantage of the chaos. That's why this situation is on a federal level."

Walz added that he is working closely with the federal government to gather intelligence on who is participating in the destruction and whether they belong to organized groups.

Oakland protests highlight city’s troubled relationship with its own police department

Jacob Ward

Oakland protesters carried signs for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tamir Rice, but another name was everywhere: Oscar Grant, killed by BART police on New Year’s Day 2009.

The city’s troubled relationship with its own police department - OPD is in its 17th year under a federal consent decree for civil rights violations - was powerfully expressed Friday night.

Police in Oakland stayed in place for most of the evening, establishing a cordon around the downtown Oakland precinct. But by 9 p.m., protesters began throwing bottles and fireworks, and police responded with tear gas, fired in high arcs over the crowd and pushing them back several blocks.

The long history of protest action here meant that protesters urged each other to walk while fleeing to avoid a stampede, and many carried jugs of milk to pour into eyes burning from the gas.

Several storefront windows were broken, small fires set throughout downtown, and a bank was in flames by 11 o’clock.

As midnight approached, Oakland’s central Broadway corridor was still packed with protesters, but shop owners had begun venturing into the streets to pull aside improvised barricades left behind by protesters.

'No justice, no peace!' protesters rally in Chicago

Deputy opens fire at San Jose protest

Dennis Romero and Todd Miyazawa

Law enforcement opened fire during a George Floyd protest in San Jose on Friday night, police said. 

The shooting involved the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and happened at 9:06 p.m., said Sgt. Enrique Garcia of the San Jose Police Department. No city police were involved, he said.

NBC Bay Area reported that the target was a vehicle that had been captured on cellphone video striking one or more demonstrators. The driver allegedly disobeyed the commands of deputies at the scene before one opened fire, the station said.

The extent of any injuries in the shooting and collision were not detailed by the sheriff's department. The San Jose department was investigating, sheriff's officials said.

Man shot and killed during Detroit protests

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot amid protests Friday night in Detroit, and authorities are looking for a suspect, police said.

The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a suspect in a gray Dodge Durango "pulled up to the location and fired shots into the crowd," police said in a statement.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Police said that after the shooting, the suspect fled. Police Sgt. Nicole Kirkwood said that circumstances of the shooting and a motive were still under investigation.

Detroit Police Chief James Craig said that the "vast majority" of protesters were peaceful, but several police vehicles were damaged and a police command officer was transported to a hospital after being hit with a rock. No other officers were injured.

Craig said that he is angry over Floyd's death, his colleagues in policing all across the nation are angry, and he respects the rights of people to protest. "But I will not stand by and let a small minority of criminals come in here, attack our officers and make our community unsafe," Craig said.

Nine people were arrested, and Craig said that of those nine, seven were from outside of the city of Detroit. "So do us a favor. If you live outside of the city, why don't you protest in your hometown," Craig told reporters. "If you do want to come down and make a statement, do it in a peaceful manner."

Shots fired off Minneapolis police precinct

Minneapolis police said shots were fired at the 5th police precinct station during unrest that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning. 

No officers were injured, according to police. Protesters were warned to immediately disperse or risk arrest.

Protesters on Thursday swarmed the 3rd police precinct station in Minneapolis, which served as the home base of the four former officers involved in the detainment of George Floyd.

Protesters block traffic near the Colorado Capitol

Image: People block traffic near the Colorado State Capitol during a protest demanding justice in the death of George Floyd in Denver on May 29, 2020.
People block traffic near the Colorado State Capitol during a protest demanding justice in the death of George Floyd in Denver on May 29, 2020.Michael Ciaglo / Getty Images

Phoenix sees protests over local and national police killings

Phoenix saw more protests on Friday as demonstrators took to the streets to protest the killings of George Floyd and Arizona resident Dion Johnson, a black man who was shot and killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper on Monday.

Protesters marched to the Phoenix police headquarters and were met by calls from police to disperse when they arrived. Phoenix PD fired tear gas into the crowd and used flash bangs to try to disperse the protestors, according to NBC Phoenix affiliate KPNX.

Oakland police declare protest unlawful after officers injured

Police in Oakland, California, declared a protest unlawful Friday night after "multiple officers were injured when projectiles were thrown."

"We are requesting people to leave the area," police said in a tweet shortly before 10 p.m.

Protesters in Oakland also made their way onto a freeway and shut down traffic, NBC Bay Area reported.

Protesters torch post office, gas station in Minneapolis

Protesters in Minneapolis lit fires at a Shell gas station, Wells Fargo Bank and a U.S. Post Office building Friday night as thousands of people swarmed the city despite a curfew. 

NBC affiliate KARE 11 News tweeted photos and videos of the fires, plus images of law enforcement officers marching in formation towards a police precinct. 

The unrest dissolved another night of looting, jumping in front of cars and starting fires throughout the city.

"All of our hearts are breaking that this is happening in our state," said KARE anchor Julie Nelson.