Published 09:03 IST, June 2nd 2020

George Floyd's Killing: Powerful photos speak a thousand words as protests rage across US

For 6 consecutive days, there have been widespread protests around the United States over the killing of 46-year-old Floyd, and renewal of 'Black Lives Matter'

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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For six consecutive days, re have been widespre protests around United States over killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, who died while being brutally restrained by Minneapolis police officer. A video went viral in which a white police officer is seen kneeling on Floyd's neck despite Floyd's continuous plea stating that he could t brea. United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared himself " president of law and order" and threatened to deploy United States military to American cities to quell a rise of violent protests. 

As protests r across USA, here are some of scenes in pictures: 

1. Minneapolis

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2. Los Angeles

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3. Los Angeles (Protests)

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4. Seattle

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5. Philelphia

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6. Los Angeles

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7. Austin

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8. Chicago

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9. Philelphia

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10. Minneapolis

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09:03 IST, June 2nd 2020