US: 'I can't breathe' protesters set fire to Minneapolis police precinct

A fire broke out at the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct building late Thursday amid protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after being pinned down by a white police officer

Steel Brooks • 29 May 2020 • update: 29 May 2020

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: Protestors stand on top of a broken fence while the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct burns behind them on Thursday, March 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: A protestor stands on top of a broken fence while the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct burns behind him on Thursday, March 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: Protestors stand and lead chants on top of a broken fence while the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct burns behind them on Thursday, May 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: Protestors stand and chant on top of a broken fence while the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct burns behind them on Thursday, May 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: An onlooker watches the fire burn in the Minneapolis 3rd police precinct on Thursday, May 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks

George Floyd, Minneapolis.

MINNESOTA, USA - MAY 28: A protestor stands on a bus shelter as the Minneapolis 3rd precinct burns on Thursday, May 28, 2020, during the third day of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday night, after an officer held his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 5 minutes. ( Steel Brooks - Anadolu Agency )Steel Brooks