George Floyd protests: Minneapolis stores protect themselves against looting and demonstrations

Protests against police brutality turned violent with businesses looted or set on fire

Last updated: May 31, 2020 | 16:38

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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A man pulls a cart inside a damaged store as demonstrations against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd continue, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

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Volunteers and business owners board up store front windows to protect from arson and looters during protests against the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, arrested by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

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A store is boarded up as local businesses protect themselves against looting and demonstrations in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Volunteers and business owners board up store front windows to protect from arson and looters during protests against the death of George Floyd.

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Volunteers and business owners board up store front windows to protect from arson and looters during protests against the death of George Floyd.

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A protester reacts standing in front of a burning building set on fire during a demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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