Video Proves Police Innocence But The Damage Is Already Done

“We once again see the unrest on our streets. And not just Minnesota but as a nation, this pain continues on,” he said during a press conference.

Walz also tweeted, “Minneapolis, it’s time to heal. We must rebuild and recover. Dangerous, unlawful behavior will not be tolerated. The State Patrol is headed to Minneapolis to help restore order. I remain in close contact with the city and every state resource stands ready to help bring peace.”

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey had implemented a curfew Wednesday night until 6 a.m. Thursday and had requested assistance from the National Guard after people vandalized and looted downtown stores.

Tv footage shows people looting from a Saks OFF 5th store, a British pub engulfed in flames, and broken windows that left shattered glass all over sidewalks. Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell reported fireworks being set off and the sound of gunshots.

At least one officer was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Minneapolis Police Cheif Medaria Arrendondo quell the rumors on social media about an unidentified Black man’s death being a police shooting and released video surveillance footage that captured the incident and confirming the police account of what happened but that didn’t stop the protests.

The video was later removed due to community feedback.

Arradondo said, “This is not an officer-related incident. We’re compounding more tragedy by the destruction and folks wanting to do harm to our communities in our downtown sector this evening.”