Black Lives Matter demonstrators take to the streets in New York over George Floyd's death
Police arrest a protestor during a 'Black Lives Matter' demonstration on May 28, 2020 in New York City, in outrage over the death of a black man in Minnesota who died after a white policeman kneeled on his neck for several minutes.
George Floyd, 46, was arrested Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota after reportedly attempting to use a counterfeit $20 bill at a local store.Video footage on Facebook showed him handcuffed and cooperating. But police claim he resisted arrest. One of the officers kneeled on his neck, despite Floyd's repeated pleas: 'I can't breathe.'Shortly after, Floyd appeared to lose consciousness, but the officer maintained his position on the victim.He died shortly after being taken to a hospital.Four officers have been fired over the killing, which sparked mass protests and an outcry against police brutality.