Image Source: YouTube screenshot
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Minneapolis rioters breach police station, livestream from inside as building goes up in flames
May 28, 2020
Police evacuated from the station as rioters escalated their assault
Another night of protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, culminated on Thursday in an assault on the 3rd precinct police station by protesters who tried to light it on fire after police abandoned the area.
Rioters breached the station at about 10:30 p.m. One of the protesters broadcast a livestream from the station on social media.
Rioters could be seen in the livestream video trying to start fires in the building and stealing equipment. Others shot fireworks at the building from the outside.
"Can't believe what I'm seeing the Minneapolis police has ABANDONED the 3rd precinct's building!! Rioters have stormed in the parking lot and are now damaging the building," tweeted reporter Julio Rosas.
The 3rd precinct building is now on fire. Rioters are celebrating and posing for pictures in front of the flames. pic.twitter.com/j5IrK8ARUd
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) May 29, 2020
Protesters targeted the station because the police officers involved in the controversial death of George Floyd were from the 3rd precinct.
These were taken in the 3rd precinct's parking lot after police abandoned the building. Trying to get video up but my data is terrible in this area. pic.twitter.com/oLiwk09mn6
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) May 29, 2020
Rosas later tweeted video of the police abandoning the station as protesters chased after them and threw objects at them.
This is the moment when Minneapolis police officers abandoned the 3rd precinct building. Rioters chased them as they left and continued to throw objects at the police vehicles. pic.twitter.com/KoxAAYiUIN
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) May 29, 2020
Earlier on Thursday, the governor of Minnesota called on the state's National Guard to help re-establish order in Minneapolis. Also on Thursday, law enforcement officials held a media briefing to update the public on the progress in the investigation against the officers who killed George Floyd.
Here's more about the protest from NBC News:
Watch live: Protests continue in Twin Cities after death of George Floydwww.youtube.com
[Ed. Note: This article has been updated with new information.]
Want to leave a tip?
We answer to you. Help keep our content free of advertisers and big tech censorship by leaving a tip today.
Want to join the conversation?
Already a subscriber?
Staff Writer
Carlos Garcia is a staff writer for Blaze News.
Carlos Garcia
Staff Writer
Carlos Garcia is a staff writer for Blaze News. You can reach him at cgarcia@blazemedia.com.
more stories
Sign up for the Blaze newsletter
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.
© 2024 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
Get the stories that matter most delivered directly to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content that may sometimes include advertisements. You may opt out at any time.