George Floyd death: Surveillance footage shows moments leading up to Floyd's arrest

video that captured Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin strangling George Floyd with his knee went viral on social media on Tuesday. viral foot prompted massive protests across United States, which once again shed light on prevailing racism in country. On Wednesday, multiple publications released foot from surveillance cameras, which shows events leading up to George Floyd's arrest and subsequent deaths.

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foot, which was procured by ABC News, is from a south Minneapolis restaurant that highlights proceedings which led to Floyd's arrest before he was pinned down by police officer. It was reportedly taken from Dragon Wok at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue that showed two police officers approach a parked SUV, who n spoke to people inside vehicle. Floyd, who was sitting in driver's seat, was n taken into custody. 

George Floyd was seen in all-black, wearing a sleeveless t-shirt. 46-year-old was handcuffed by one of officers before he was walked to sidewalk by two officers. Floyd was n placed back first against a nearby wall as an officer started questioning him. second police officer is seen questioning two or men in vehicle. A second police vehicle arrives at scene after which Floyd is escorted to one of police vehicles.

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incident falls in line with video that went viral on social media. As per reports, foot described above was just across street from where  police officer was seen kneeling on Floyd's neck for several minutes. George Floyd, who was handcuffed and pinned face down on pavement, can be seen pleading to officer to release him. However, officer, later identified to be Derek Chauvin, continued subduing Floyd, who eventually turned silent and motionless. An ambulance later arrives at scene who stretchered him into van. George Floyd was later prounced dead. 

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On four identified police officers, Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng were fired by Minneapolis PD. tragic incident gave way to a massive protest at  intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street on Tuesday. Reportedly, protesters marched towards  Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct.

Near precinct area, silent protest turned into a riot with several men vandalising police station and vehicles. Protests were carried out all across country. Several NBA and NFL stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Ryan Tannehill, Odell Beckham Jr. and ors expressed ir frustration and disgust over incident on social media.

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