As the George Floyd protests wreak havoc in US, here's how social media reacted

The death of African American citizen George Floyd has sparked nationwide protests across the United States with many taking to the streets to demonstrate against police brutality.

Floyd, 46, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, has become a fresh symbol of police brutality against blacks and sparked civil unrest not seen in the United States for years.

The protests have led to major US cities including  Los Angeles, Atlanta and Philadelphia ordering its citizens to remain indoors after thousands took to the streets to protest against the crime.

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US President Trump has blamed the extreme left for the violence, including widespread looting and arson in Minneapolis, saying rioters were dishonoring the memory of Floyd.

"We cannot and must not allow a small group of criminals and vandals to wreck our cities and lay waste to our communities," the president said.

"My administration will stop mob violence. And we'll stop it cold," he added, accusing the loose-knit militant anti-fascist network Antifa of orchestrating the violence.

Here's a look at how demonstrations took place on May 30, 2020, across the US. 

 

Former US Democratic Party presidential hopeful says too many police cops have a 'bad attitude'

Texas police official runs over young lady 

Rapper Killer Mike gives impassioned speech to protesters

The 'Dark Knight' comes out for the protests 

Police arrest WCCO journalists live on air 

National guard attacks people in their homes  

New York police ram car in demonstrators 

Protesters fire dumpster near White House