George Floyd Death: Police-citizen gulf widens as shocking videos of quelling protests out

As protests against death of George Floyd continued in United States, a shocking video has emerged on social media. In video, New York Police Department drove into protesting citizens in order to stop m. In several such or videos and ims, police officers have been using batons, tear gas, and rubber bullets to disperse protesting crowd. 

George Floyd's tragic death has t only angered millions across world but it has also fueled a fresh wave of protests in various US states. Several protestors also converged outside White House shouting "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't brea". focus of protests is alleged institutional bigotry in American police forces.

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Meanwhile, several police squads have also joined protestors in order to express ir stand against police brutality and racism. 

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George Floyd's death

Police officer Derek Chauvin had handcuffed George Floyd and made him beg for breath after arresting him in Minnesota. In a video of incident that went viral all over social media, Chauvin was kneeling on Floyd's neck which resulted in his death. According to Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MDPS) John Harrington, police officer has been fired from his job and has been taken into custody by criminal bureau. He added that a trial for case will begin soon, with officer facing third-degree murder and manslaughter charges. 

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