Several witnesses had gathered on a nearby sidewalk, some recording the scene on their phones. The bystanders became increasingly agitated as the man pleaded with police. One bystander told officers they need to let him breathe. Another yelled at them to check the man’s pulse.
Charles McMillian, 60, of Minneapolis, said he saw police trying to get Floyd into the back of the squad car and heard Floyd tell them he was claustrophobic. “He couldn’t move. He was telling them he couldn’t breathe, and they ignored him,” Scott said. “I can’t even describe it. It was difficult to watch.”
In Minneapolis, kneeling on a suspect’s neck is allowed under the department’s use-of-force policy for officers who have received training in how to compress a neck without applying direct pressure to the airway. It is considered a “non-deadly force option,” according to the department’s policy handbook.
All body camera footage in the Minneapolis case was turned over to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and the agency asked to speak with anyone who saw the arrest or recorded video. The officers involved have been put on paid administrative leave, per department protocol. The agency said the officers’ names will be released after initial interviews with the people involved and witnesses.
FIRED?
Fired... they should be put behind bars! It's just not good enough BlackLivesMatter
Ots so sad what white cops are doing to the black community, THE BLAXK COMMUNITY SHOULD WAKE-UP..
Boo fucking hoo. Them having to get a new job is not justice for taking that mans life as well as others. No sir, they need to be held accountable and prosecuted.
Fired.. THEY SHOULD BE IN JAIL
*he was murdered! Say it how it is!
If y’all would like to help and contribute some effort, sign the petition for the cops to get what they deserve. It only takes 2 minutes. Justice will be served.
So who has watch all the videos and still think murder for the 4 cops is justified?
This is how easy it is to stir up the race war when needed. The Rodney King playbook. Internal Affairs will investigate. They are just cops, too. Trump is right, DOJ needs to investigate. Cops take care of their own. No arrests. No lost pensions. Maybe follow the money? 😜
This headline should include, “4 ex police officers arrested for murder” let us know when that happens.
Looks like “fake news” to me. Observe the whole picture... what parts look staged for the photo.. what parts are definitely real.. do they seem calm or in distress? Good intentions with clear vision. Can you see it? AllLivesMatter ProtectandServe BadCop Filthy JUSTinTime
this is just plain sick
They should be killed the same way they killed him! It's disgusting how they only got fired BlackLivesMatter
okay, now arrest them for murder.
“died in custody” as in they never let him off the ground so he was murdered
There is no point in firing these people, they would even do things like that as citizens. You have to arrest them and put them behind bars, but unfortunately, since WHITE privilege is a very common thing, they get away with it, like always.
Firing squad?
Are you kidding? He practically died right there on the spot because the stupid officers thought, 'Oh, hey! This totally won't kill him!' he's literally kneeling down onto HIS NECK. These officers should know that EQUALITY exists, God, train your officers better.
They haven't been arrested because?
Fired ? Should be arrested and convicted because they are murderers !!!! 😡 JusticeForFloyd
Now charge and lock them up for murder.
Should’ve been arrested and taken into custody, I do not feel safe having them about and roaming the streets, a murderer is a murderer
The sad thing about all this is that if we hadn’t come together as a community to speak up about this injustice then they would probably still be working and patrolling those same streets
That police officer is a misanthrope who shouldn’t be dealing with the public. The man said he couldn’t breathe, there was more than 1 officer, they should’ve handled that situation differently. This is revolting.
Where are the murder charges?
They should be tried for murder and get life in prison, without parole. Disgusting behaviour from people you are suppose to be able to trust.
Such a demon
We’d love to see them killed too. Can someone break into these guys house and shoot them dead?
This policeman clearly had some type of vendetta against this poor man, he was cuffed, wasn't even moving and was pinned down by his neck for over 6 min. Unfortunately this violent event will be a stain on the character of police everywhere. racism SW5602
Murderers.....
That’s all he get is his job lost he should be arrested and charged with murder tf
Minneapolis
its_zoomi they only got fired WTH 💔💔💔💔💔😳😳
1. He was murdered 2. George Floyd. SAY. HIS. NAME.
Every single one that turned their back should be charged with man slaughter. It literally give all us serving officers a bad name, and will begin more riots.
firing is not enough. they need to be investigated and put on trial for murder. they had no intention to save him at all, they showed so sign of sympathy during that video. honestly our world is just messed up
Now they need to be charged with his murder so wrong in so many ways
KianaStylesMua I AM SO GLAD THEY FIRED THE OFFICERS THAT WERE INVOlVED IN CAUSING THIS MANS DEATH! AND I WOULD SUE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS WELL!
meantformoreJF this actually makes me sooo angry and i cry whenever i hear or think about it 😢😢😢😰😰😰
they need to be tried for moherfucking murder
That’s what they get they didn’t even listen to the people saying to check his pulse , this is disgusting and knowing people in this world do this. just because they are cops doesn’t mean anything and i stan by that
THEY NEED TO BE IN PRISON FOR MURDER!!!!
K*ll him
*Four Minneapolis police who murdered a black man are inexplicably not arrested on murder charges
Fired? Firedddddddd wtf type of justice is that? How about tried for murder. How about death penalty? Fired?
The officer should go to jail!!!
Is firing them is all they could do?
Fired? Nah man they should be set on fire
imprison them.
They were only fired?!
GEORGE FLOYD did not die in custody, he was MURDERED SAY IT AS IT IS BlackLivesMatter
Life begets life! These effin’ “Policemen” should be sentenced to death as well 😡😡
It's hard to imagine! This is happening in our free and Democratic America. I am ashamed that I am an American. This is hell on earth!
HE DIDN'T DIE, THEY KILLED HIM, AND HIS NAME WAS GEORGE FLOYD. BlackLivesMatter JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
Fired that’s it? I want to be able to kill someone and just get fired
and they should be in jail :)
Say his name. Say George Floyds name.
They should face the justice system as well!
This is not enough. Sound it out with me. MUR-DER. CHAR-GES. This is the most sickening misuse of power and authority I’ve seen in my lifetime. As the son of a real law enforcement officer, please let the justice system bury the men that did this.
Why hasn't the officer been charged with murder? And the other 3 officer's charged with at least accessories to murder if not murder charges themselves?
PROSECUTE THEM!
It was MURDER. Firing then seems enough?
FIRED IS NOT ENOUGH THIS IS MURDER!
Fired? That's all you guys did Is that how much his life's worth He was murdered! On the road!! he wasn't armed!!
Seems like white americans have lost the ability to understand simple english......poor guy was begging to be unpinned ..so he cud breathe properly😡😡
This shit makes my blood boil
even IF he was hostile prior, the job of police is to deescalate the situation and protect all parties. no harm should come to a suspect, especially in a non-violent potential offence. and no fucking police, or person, should be on a person’s neck ignoring their pleas for help.
His name was George Floyd, say it. BlackLivesMatter
his name was george floyd GeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter JusticeForFloyd
They need to be executed!!
All because of that pig up there in the big house perpetuating this vitriol behaviour of hate. Black men are not the enemy, black people are not the enemy. You have taken everything we ever had. What more do you want from us? You want our lives too?
Don’t really know why the headline needs to say “death of a black man”. Color should not matter. Death of a man. Death of a citizen. Death of an American. These would all be better choice of words to me. If it’s wrong, it’s wrong. Color doesn’t matter
This is genocide in real time while the world sit by and watch
CHARGE THEM WITH MURDER
GEORGE FLOYD. USE HIS NAME.
Firing of the 4 officers is not good enough. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. This would have never happened if it was a white man. GeorgeFloyd icantbreathe
1st step fire them 2nd step arrest them 3rd step try them for manslaughter 4th step send them to prison
Fired? Why not arrest for murder?
he was murdered.
Why weren’t they arrested?
they need to be charged for murder
arabbbish But wait are they just fired? Like what about jail of something? They basically k*lled this man wtf even
That kneeling on him killed him and the other three who could had done something but DID NOT are accomplices.
HIS NAME WAS GEORGE FLOYD. HE COULDNT BREATHE.
Not 'later'.
Now prosecute the motherfuckers
It's inhuman act of murder and total abuse of human life, do US have moral grounds to challenge other countries? It's top most leader are quite, world over let's challenge such acts of violence and racism.
THEY SHOULD BE IN JAIL
It's a murder! These police officers should be arrested!
Just because there was no rope or tree doesn't mean a lynching didn't happen.
JAIL TIME FOR MURDERERS
Murder, straight up!
he was fucking murdered.
he was murdered
Fires?! Are you FUCKINH serious rn?!
They must be charged for this gruesome crime. We must recognize the whole mankind as one but if our policies and laws are subject to race, colour etc then the word justice is merely a joke.
We treat black Americans the way that Palestinians are treated by Israel
So only fired? Damn!🤦
Lock the murderers up
MANY POLICE PERSONS PUT ON THEIR UNIFORMS, BADGES, AND GUNS POSSIBLY WITH THE INTENTION OF KILLING SOMEONE DAILY. THEY CAN SAY THAT THEY DO NOT BUT THEIR ARE TO MANY STATS THAT WOULD ARGUE AGAINST THEM,, MURDERERS IN UNIFORM? WHO KNOWS.
Arrest the bastards. This is murder. Fucking murder. It's horrible, and should not be tolerated. Firing them isn't enough. Justice must be served, that man did not deserve to die. I am completely and utterly disgusted that someone could do such a thing, I hope they're ashamed.
acab
murdered. he was murdered and he has a name it’s George Floyd
HE WAS MURDERED. GeorgeFloydWasMurdered
he was murdered.
I'm pretty sure he died right there, under his knee!
Put them in general population after they convict them.
Put them in jail and under trail
Not good enough
Honestly this stuff just makes me fucking sad for the human race that someone would even do this. police officer should be the ones we look up to not the ones we look at in disgust and anger when this shit happens.
Where is the supervisor ? Leaders must be held accountable as well.....
they murdered him. call it what it is.
Just fired? They dont deserve to live
A R R E S T T H E M
They should be charged with murder period.
firing them was not enough. it was murder so send them to rot in jail
fired? Really that’s all?!? They gotta do more and bring justice. The cops are MURDERERS!
Fired How is that appropriation punishment for MURDER
put them in prison.
um, it’s pronounced MURDER
this is something so disgusting to see. Mark 12:31 says “Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than this.” This man did nothing wrong and did not deserve to be killed. Jesus would Love first. instead of spreading hate, spread love. Blacklivesmatter
This was murder, plain and simple. On camera, with multiple witnesses. Prosecute these officers.
Fired!? That should be the very least! Charge these fuckers!
Those 4 Officers should be Arrested
I thought killers go to prison and could face a life sentence, but it seems USA have another system where they can just being fired because they let someone film them while they were committing a crime
What was his cause of death? Still pending and unreleased.... had health distress WHEN they picked him up. I’m just curious...
Black people have to stop to go kill innocents in Irak syria Lybia..Mohamad Ali refused to go to Vietnam ! Rip for victim.weak UP ! Protect your people before to kill for liberalism
Not breaking at all
Hopefully more than fired! Murderers
As they should, when will they be arrested MinneapolisPoliceMurderdHim
He didn’t later die in custody, he died right there when the officer choked him to death, refusing to remove the knee from the man’s neck even as the paramedic checked his pulse. Do better.
So when does the perpetrator get arrested?
They should be in jail praying they get bail
Fired? So if I murder someone, I can expect to get fired? Oh boy. Such tough punishment. There better be a lot more than getting fired for these assholes.
When will they be PROSECUTED?
And they aren't in police custody because...
Firing them is Nottttttt enoughhhhhhhhhhh , put them is jailllllllllll
Another murder by police going unseen! Shooting before georgeFloyd They Took down links policeBrutality
white america 🤢
They crushed another human being to death callously. Why aren’t they in a jail cell already? I mean how terrible for them, they crushed a man to death and they lost their job. Cry me a fucking River. GeorgeFloyd is dead and their punishment is they have to look for a new job?
Repulsive and sickening. No is deserving of this behavior under any circumstances.
Let us know when they have been convict and given the death sentence. And when their execution by firing squared will take place. Thanks so much .
He was unresponsive for about 5 minutes before an ambulance arrived to pick up his body. Not exactly dead in custody.
Stop racist American Police
HES DEAD. There needs to be more. Someone lost their life. All they lost was their jobs. They are police they know murder equals jail time. This won’t stop till they sit behind bars for what they did.
Fired Should’ve been in jail by now!!!!
I fixed it for you. « Four Minneapolis police officers fired for murdering a black man. »
They should be charged with murder!
That's terrible
This is just so heartbreaking this is so sad and I am hurt over this and I am mad on how cops are treating everyone these days! It’s not right for cops to act like this why are cops like this!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬 I hate how cops now they are so stupid for doing stuff like this 😠😠
They need to be put in prison
torture these fuckers til they beg for relief for LIFE behind bars like they deserve
Now before a jury
custody he was dead on the spot
Not 'later', that makes it sound like he died the next day. The murderer still had his knee pressed into the man's neck (an illegal hold) for several minutes after he passed.
It’s not surprising that a huge number of cops are literally members of the KKK. Not just racists, but actual klansmen.
They got names, they have addresses. Idk why it is bad to say there should be consequences for those who wear the colors of the law but hunt those they swear an oath to protect. I think the one whos knee it was should be snubbed with a .38
They should be in prison as well.
Racism itself The world sees everything except when it comes to Palestine, everyone becomes blind Palestine فلسطين
He should be very disappointed in himself. Honestly.
When will they be charged?
What makes this even harder is that you know it’s only a matter of time until it happens again.
Damage control.
He didn't die later. He was dead at the scene. You know this. He was later pronounced dead.
They should be arrested for murder.
Ok now what about the charges murder and accessory to murder using unnecessary force
I thank that the one police with his knee in the gentleman neck should be charged with murder and the other ones on different charges in other words they should be treated like anyone else
Firing those police officers isn't enough. They need to be hanged before the public for their inhumane act
That's not enough they should be charged.
'Cops for trump' need to go to prison. All of them. Let's show Americans we will stand with hatred.
Please give them the electric chair
57 years ago. Shit ain't changed.
George Floyd died on that sidewalk.
When are the charges?
So they only get fired and in prison. What in the kkk America is this. What happened to the USA 🇺🇸....
I’ve seen this technique (if that’s what you call it) many times. Are they taught to put a knee on a neck that way. I think so, however no need to do it that long
Ok but I think he died before our eyes their on the street.
And they will be arrested when?
Why all four? The one with his knee on the guys neck and the supervisor (if that’s what he was he seemed to be overseeing the event) should be fried. I hate cops that act like that guy, no need to continue to put that much pressure on his neck
Why have they not been arrested? The murder was taped and played on national news- why are these 4 police officers still walking around free? If they are not arrested it just means police can kill black people and no one will do anything about it
There’s no other option but to suspend all police departments in the US until proven safe for the community.
murdering him IN PUBLIC WITH HIS FUCKING HAND IN HIS POCKET LIKE IT’S NO BIG DEAL
I confidence in the justice system is astounding to me
They got fired and that's it? No jail time not any sentence just got fired and they walk? JusticeForGeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter icantbreathe RIPGeorgeFloyd
Fired? For killing someone? Wow.
He should be tried for MURDER in the first degree amd his partner tried for voluntary manslaughter.
Good first step. Now charge them with murder
America try to avoid this simple mistakes or otherwise God will fight against you
The cops are dining with their families while other little children of the deceased are morning and sad for losing their father recklessly
Fuck fired they need to be in prison for 1st degree murder!
Later? We all watched a man die. It happened right then.
Evil country that America🤨 what they have been doing to fellow Africans is evil. I guess they making them pay for calling themselves 'African-Americans' because to them no Ametican can be African🤷♀️
They should get the death penalty
this was murder
One Dead Cop by Leftover Crack
The Mayor should find a better way to say it. This is murder. When was firing people for murder okay?
those cops deserve to be locked up for a very long time.
MerruX 🙏💙
I would of tackled that pos cop who was on his throat. Ya, I probably woulda ended up in jail but that man would still be alive. No reason George Floyd should of lost his life. I say we hang those 4 cops.
They should be in prison for life.
The punishment better be more than that.
They need to be put in prison for life for this not just fired from their jobs
Fired? I hope I see them in jail for murder. Also, hopefully for life sentence.
When will they be brought up on charges of murder?
Justice will be served when are convicted of manslaughter
💔💔💔😭
America cannot teach the world about human dignity and human rights icantbreathe
So firing is equivalent to the life they shuttered in cold blood? Let the nonsense stop, let the law do it's course. We demand their prosecution and conviction not their jobs. Mscheeew
The police brutality on minority groups, especially black people, is a total disgrace for the american regime. BlackLivesMatters
Not enough!
The world isnt safe anymore, coloured people are scared to walk on the streets because of this. I truly HATE racist officers.
He died right under that cops knee
Later died Murdered. Cowardly headline
He was Murdered. Terrorist Dyllann Roof walked away in handcuffs unharmed and he murdered 9 people. I wonder why? GeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter icantbreathe
How about locked up?
USA can do more than this!
Fucking arrest them!
Loss of job for loss of life. Seems fair.
Firing the police officers is not enough. That kind of brutality requires the culprit execution by firing squad
They murdered him! Charge these people!
icantbreathe dhi way ur killing Blacks come to Uganda en c
Firing them isn't enough! Even misconduct causes people dismissal, this is murder. How did firing become the punish for murder. JusticeForGeorgeFloyd BlackLivesMatter
Fired is not enough.
These 4 cops need to be in jail with the rest of the criminals they destroyed this man’s life. His family’s life and the family’s of those officers.. and for what? You want to have faith in our law enforcement however when you see this, you loose that trust...
How many other people have they murdered
Imagine thinking murder is cause for terminating employment instead of arrest. Even though the whole point of that employment was to arrest murderers. Fucking wild.
Bless you all for caring
Surely its murder? Why are the 4 filth (policemen) not in custody?
can’t even bear to watch the video but how is this still happening so frequently in 2020 it’s almost like y’all are hunting for smth. SayHisNameGeorgeFloyd 💔
realDonaldTrump We want Justice for GeorgeFloyd Justice Now!!!
Firing them is not going to do anything the should be held accountable for the action Should be prosecuted.
This is soo disgusting. MURDER!
This is still not justice
I don’t know what white men wants from black people after 400 yrs of slavery is it not enough?
torchdoc Good thing it was recorded. Not good that this shit JUST KEEPS HAPPENING!!!
torchdoc Still alive though. They walk away from this still vertical & breathing. RIP
we dont want them fucking fired, put them in prison for murder, or at least for manslaughter.
Lynching Without A Rope.
Excuse me, but they killed him! They need to be prosecuted!
Why are they not arrested and locked up?
Another coward headline
Since when is murder only grounds for losing your job?
Even the media house is putting it in a way that , that murderer is not perceived a murderer. They should be sentenced not fired.
Should be apprehended also.
Acab 😌❤💓💅🏻🌙
deepakmohoni Hang the murderers.. Firing them won't make a difference
They should have been fired, prosecuted and charged with Murder. Firing cannot compensate a lost life. 😭😭😭
Four murderers were sacked.
He didn’t “later die in custody” he was murdered on the spot.
Where’s the murder charger?
'MN police officers a MURDERED a CITIZEN on a public street.' GeorgeFloydWasMurdered GeorgeFloyd
I'm OUTRAGED at this Police Brutality in Minneapolis. They need to be put in jail! All 4 of them are murderers. Justice for George.
Not one Republican has condemned this...!!! Not a senator not a congressman not a governor much less the president of the United States.... That’s your Republican Party...!!!!
Fired? A fuckin Firin Squad is too good for these violent criminals
Where are the criminal ccharges? Justice demands accountability.
Fired.... they should be in JAIL
Post their addresses
They deserve nothing less than prison for life.
He didn't 'later die in custody' he died right there on the street where they killed him. Get it straight.
These officers should be charged with murder.
They murdered him but, sure, I guess 'fired' is a good enough punishment...
But why just fired only. How come they can get away with this like nothing's happened. That's the reason why some police kill others for fun because they know they are not going to get in any trouble.
I’m not sure just losing their jobs is the outcome people were wanting to see.
That's not enough!!
they! killed! a! man! this is a murder! clean and simple!
Charge them 😡
although the video is 100% clear yet the mineapolis PD is urging no to judge the officers should the video be 1% fuzzy or interupted for one second i an sure they would say there are facts you didnt see and will condemn the victim such practices are international trend by police
Contact the Minneapolis DA and mayor’s office to demand the arrest of Officer Derek Chauvin 1087 and Officer Tou Thao 7162 for the murder they committed yesterday!!🤬 (i copied this from someone elses comment!) Everyone should be on Minneapolis Police Department's page
this is murder. fuck cops
Sadly, they’ll probably be rehired by the same department or another by the end of the year.
Now lock them up
I flucking hate bad cops. Makes the good ones look like scum & makes their job even harder. Need better training & vetting out the systemic nazi racism from all of them.
In other news Saint Paul Minnesota police depart welcomes 4 new officers😁
I hate police like this. Police should be tested on their equal treatment. If they are going to choke a black person they should at the least be equally willing to choke a white person. Not that any cop should be choking anyone. Bless all the cops out there, but not these idiots.
Why did he only get fired? Where’s the prison sentence? Getting choked to death is one of the most painful ways to die!
Police Brutality MUST NOT GO UNPUNISHED: MUST CHARGE FIRST DEGREE MURDER! 1. Derek Chauvin 1087 2. Tou Thao 7162 Minneapolis Police Department 350 South 5th Street, Room 130, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1389 (612)673-3000 policeminneapolismn.gov Minneapolis311minneapolismn.gov
These pigs will get hired at another police dept.
just fired
GovTimWalz & MayorFrey also need to be held accountable for their COVID19 orders! We all know what these absurd COVID guidelines are all about... VOTERS FRAUD, BIG PHARMA & BIG TECH PROFIT! They’re the ones making the police insane by enforcing outlandish orders! MinneapolisPD
This brutality must end
Fired then arrested right?...
They need to go to prison for murder!
Have they not been arrested they killed no scratch that they murdered George Floyd!
Fired doesn't mean shit, they can move one county over and start the very next day. Prosecution them, bring this to the courts.
'Fired' but not 'arrested for murder' I see...
Glad the cops standing by watching it happen are also fired. Hopefully also charged.
'Who later died in custody' Give me a break , we all saw him get murdered on that video, ain't no 'later about it.
What is there to investigate? This was a MURDER
So if I go to work tomorrow and straight up kill someone will I just be fired? Or will I go to jail for a lonnggg time?
JAIL TIME!!!!
It’s like this shit never fuckin ends!!!
So no prosecution?
73% Black Welfare = Double Violent Crimes = Policing is a scaredy cat Job
I do not give a damn about them being fired, when will they be arrested and charged!?! 🤬🤬🤬🤬
FYI: ALL lives matter. Stop triggering false reports with this senseless race baiting.
Prison
He died right then and there
I’m just waiting for the media to say he was high on pcp or some bullshit like that. 😓😓😓
So uh...when’s the trial for murder? And can we get them trial by knee chokes?
He did not die later in custody he died on the floor on video with members of the public begging them to stop. While the police call him a tough guy. What the fuck is wrong with America?
they need to stop breathing
Doesnt fit the AP's narrative, but the truth is 52% of deaths by police are white people. In other words, the MAJORITY OF PEOPLE KILLED BY POLICE ARE WHITE PEOPLE. Come watch....this cop was not convicted of any crime against this WHITE MALE victim.
Blue gang. Slap on the wrist.
amyklobuchar why is your state so racist Karen...?
Fired, but when are they getting CHARGED
FIRED?! throw them in jail tf
This should be MURDER!!!!! THEY SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH MURDER!
He died right there. Not later, in custody. Now, send these four to jail.
Just fired!?!? Every black person in the US should step and stand on each of their goddam necks!!!
Now prosecute.
fire them TAKE THERE PENSION'S AND RETIREMENT'S AND BAN THEM FROM ANY OFFICER JOB OR PRIVATE SECURITY'S JOB'S IN THE COUNTRY FUCK THE POICE UNION DISBAND THE UNION IF THERE GOING TO TRY AND PROTECT THESE KILLERS
The Mayor is lying, he died right there and then, calling for his momma and begging for his life. :George :Floyd 'They gonna kill me, man' and they did, right on the spot. Fucking Nazi Government and their Propaganist Media.
'Before the officers were fired, the police union asked the public to wait for the investigation to take its course and not to “rush to judgment and immediately condemn our officers.'” Ha! It's 2020 so good luck with that. We love knee jerk reactions and being couch lawyers/SJWs.
Fired? I'm sorry, but I witnessed a murder. When does the officer go to trial?
He didn't 'later die', he died right there on camera!
CamillaR_TV He didn’t die later , he died right there on the street while it was recorded.
CamillaR_TV Good. These guys should be fully investigated and tried in criminal court
Surely they will get charged and prosecuted...
AbkaFitzHenley Full-time now for the converse to take place , so as to find out if White lives matters.
This is a good step. Finally, something is being done.
Yo MinneapolisPD can’t help but notice that murder charges have not been filed
Then there’s this piece of inhumanity.
Those officers deserve the death penalty!!
Biden’s racist YouAintBlack comment emboldened the perpetrator. Biden is responsible!
This makes me sick to my stomach. Another cop/cops on a power trip... sounds all too familiar.
Someone should revisit how the City of Minnesota trains their cops, there is something terrible wrong when they crush the neck of someone with his hand tied back from behind, criminal, unacceptable
roybelly
Good: Law is Law regards
And then...? If a private citizen kneels on a man's neck until he dies, what happens?
Now they need to be arrested and charged
Fired Thrown into jail nah
KBTXRusty Now rusty... when have you ever seen a police car with custom license plates that say “police” 🧐
Fired and then arrested?
Died later?! Sounds like he was murdered right there.
When murder trial
I don’t want em fired. I want the locked up for murder
lord hear our prayers
They need to spend their lives in prison. Getting fired is not enough.
Firing them isn't enough
PUT THEIR ASSES IN JAIL WTF 😐
They NEED TO BE CHARGED AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!
They will go get anotherjob. But the young man they murdered can't get another life!!
I can’t even express my anger watching that video. I wanted to push that officer off off Mr. Floyd, but he probably would have shot anyone attempting to help. That officer is guilty of murder!!! We ALL saw it. The other officers are complicit. They must be charged with murder!!
Just fired!? They should be in jail.
He was dead on the street as the THUG officer had his knee ground into his carotid artery for about 10 minutes STRAIGHT. People were screaming at the police that he had stopped moving. They did NOTHING. They clearly killed him
MisterDalo Fired only? They killed the black man.....what is not happening?
YouTube Kelly Thomas...can watch & hear the entire beating of him😢😢🙏🙏...consequences...none!!!! Then image search Kelly Thomas after his beating😢😢 VERYYY GRAPHIC! Actually here..watch it😢IT SICKENS ME! R. I. P🙏😢🙏😢🙏- cops acquitted even with vid
Reminds me of the Nazis
AGAIN? AGAIN? Kneeling 2 kill? OMG!!!
Next headline should be about their arrest
Justice for this man! Sickening, we’re going back in time.
Hope they go to jail.
Rheya_KCCI Charge these murderers.
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Can we please stop kneeling on peoples necks
If you believe all lives matter, stand up against this.
Looks like, from the stream coming from his direction, the poor guy pissed himself while trying to breathe. Those cops should be charged with murder, right?
Good now GO PROSECUTE THEM NOW!
So they killed a man, that mite be a suspect of a non-violent crime....but they say dont run from the law. policethepolice
Seriously? No prison for murderers now?
They should be tried for murder and there's plenty of evidence.
Sounds like murder to me fired ain’t the right decision
Police officers 🤢🤮
Murdered* not died
Why aren't they in handcuffs? I don't care that they lost their jobs.
Not nearly enough. That was absolute brutality.
I am so sad about this. I’m American. Nearly 40. Black. I didn’t know there are people like this man until social media showed us. Race has never been an issue for my family. We love everyone. I feel lost sometimes and sad to be black. Confused. Desperate.
Murder!
no he died at the scene with his neck being crushed by a power hungry pig. that's why they didn't give him cpr when they arrived. BlackLivesMatters
Sorry this is not enough! Criminal charges need to be filed! MinneapolisPoliceDepartment icantbreathe MinneapolisPolice
AbkaFitzHenley That’s it. He’s dead and they are just ‘fired’. Where is the ‘justice’ in that
Fired only they should be arrested and tried
Why is it always white officers vs blacks and blacks ending up dying or the victims? Or did I misunderstand something
*who was murdered while in custody
Why is ut that the media only pushes these stories when they happen to black people when we all know that it happens to all races but that would not help your agenda would it. ALL lives matter
sounds like an accessory to murder to meeee SEND THEIR ASSES TO JAIL
Fucked up part is just because a shitty cop is fired there’s nothing from keeping them getting hired the next county over
These police officers need to be charged with murder. Don't let them get away with killing this man like the cops in New York got away with killing Eric Garner. This has to stop!!!!!
Change the color of the person in the story..lt wouldnt be a story! Sad time for the world! Everyone let’s the 6 corporations that own the media industry control how you should think...News says...Everything is black and white.....Citizens reaction...News said it..Must be true!!
They better not think that firing them is enough. They need to go to jail. They showed no remorse in killing a dude on film. They had him pinned down and he said multiple times he couldn’t breathe. Absolute bullshit I hope someone does the right thing.
Good! Now they need to be brought up on murder charges.
When is this going to stop? What type of police force do we have in this country I mean for real? How often do we see this?
Fired? Arrest those fuckers!
Your life?
Can’t wait til those 🐷🐷 get doxxed and can never live their life in peace again LOL
Charge him and his accomplices with murder.
Wft?! Fired? these guys should be charged for murder! Wft!
who was murdered*
This is why my daughters are scared of the police. Scared to call them, scared to be around them. Calling the police on minor issues is like rolling the death sentence dice - there is a real chance some innocent person will die because you did so.
In what universe does losing a darn job compares to someone losing their life.... what the hell
TheEnike Don't just fire them. That's murder and they should be tried accordingly.
Fired? Pff! That officer must be charged with MURDER. Man slaughter to make sure he's convicted Police force requires an overhaul in Democrat cities EricGarner Staten Island NY FreddieGray Baltimore PA GeorgeFloyd Minneapolis MN
This isn’t even close to making things right. I would love to see someone put their knee on that prick officer’s neck and see what happens. What an absolute disgrace.
FIRED?! How about JAIL!!
These 4 police officers has to be behind the bars asshole police
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They were put on paid leave.
They are not fit to be called Police Officers, please use the correct term - associated murderers
Fired? They should be in jail themselves for murder!
firing them is the bare minimum, they murdered a man and no charges are on them prosecute them. they dont get a murder pass just because they have a useless badge on their chest
Next stop, jail. getitright
What a sickening rotten shame for that black man. They better get more than fired. Actually murder charges
I didn't see video but .....if this is what happened firing is not far enough, I am a Conservative pro cop person, but that doesn't mean cops that use brutality!
Pcoleny God is good...👍🏾
This is murder! If anyone else would have done this they would be in prison for murder! That’s where they need to be! This is not okay! He is a murderer and his partners and ones who did nothing are accessories! Charge them!!!
This is horrific! They should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. In no way did he deserve that kind of treatment. My prayers are with his family.
fredofca
Did he “later died in custody” or did he die with the knee on his neck?
I watched an officer kill a human being for no reason. Let's do the right thing society and actually hold the police involved accountable for their actions. ColdBloodedKillers BlackLivesMatter
He died on the street
Fired? They should be executed?
So these bitches are just fired?! That's all.. WTF is going on
How in the world can this still be happening? An arrest should never conclude in murder. What the hell?
So if four people go to into a bank and rob it, and one of those people kills a hostage, they all get tried for murder, right?
This needs to read: 4 officers arrested and charged with murder of black man. Anything less is why we have the term “cop out”.
They’ll all have jobs at another department next week. Send. Them. To. Prison!
Left out the part where the dumbass broke the law and resisted arrest
Good start. Now we have to discuss decriminalizing things and reducing the police state.
They were fired? How in the hell are they not in lockup?
Now they should be JAILED.
We need to make sure this story doesn’t become lost during the times of COVID. We need to hold them accountable. The firing of these murders are only the start. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED!
RACISM RUNS DEEP IN MINNESOTA!
They murdered that man.
PLEASE CLARIFY THE TITLE - 'The officers involved have been put on PAID administrative leave, per department protocol.' does not mean they were fired. It simply means the situation is under investigation with further action, or inaction, to take place later on...
karolcummins Good first step...now charge and prosecute
Cops were also breaking social distancing rules so they never should’ve touch the guy in the first place. Should be charge for that also.
Firing is a good 1st step, now about criminal prosecution
That’s the first step - better be more coming. Do they have capital punishment in Minnesota by any chance? I’m just curious...
Are they also going to be tried? Or is firing enough punishment for murder?
That video is hard to watch hope all those fired get life and the inmates take it from there
Now are they being arrested?
fired is pretty light ... awful
Fired? That’s Fcking it?
His name is George Brown. And while you're here, call DA Mike Freeman (612-348-5550) and tell him to arrest and charge the 4 officers for murder.
DerenicByrd Fired? He murders a handcuffed man with witnesses and they just get fired?. That poor man and his family and friends need some real justice 😡
VitalsLive
AP do better. He was murdered, he didn't die later in custody.
Can you imagine his family trying to deal with his death? Images and video repeated over. Tragic. Agreed. The police need to be accountable, charged and not reinstated. MayorFrey do the right thing and help his family at their time of sorrow.
They murdered him. It’s on fkn film!
Now they should face charges...
Now charge them with murder.
My hope is that the firing of the officers is just the first step in the legal process. They must face criminal charges. This was a gross abuse of police power that resulted in the death of a black man - a human being - there is no excuse for this...
For anyone wondering why it said 4 officers.....
Four police officers, one civilian, RIP Mr. Floyd. Of the five men, one is said to be black, one white. What about the other three? Was this really just about the race/ethnicity of 2 of the 5?
That's a start. They murdered him.
I'm always 100% for the police HOWEVER this case is clear murder - there killers should definitely be charged and convicted ASAP ! what they did to that man is simply horrible I don't care how much he resisted !
let the investigation take its course? Don’t rush to judgment and immediately condemn our officers? Are they serious?
those murderers need to go to prison, not just get fired
Good. Now arrest them
devislaskar Stop the Klan trophy hunting nationwide.
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MarcusHelton This will be used as they get in their jobs back...wait for it! 🤬🤬🤬
So so disgusting
Isn’t putting a knee on a suspect part of the training?
Now charge them!!!!!!!
'Later died?' Stop doing transcription for authoritarians, it's not what the First Amendment is for. It's murder, lock them up
When are they going to prison?
That man died while his neck was being kneeled on. This is an irresponsible headline.
Murder of yet another black man. All officers present are complicit.
He didn't die in custody. He died right there on the street. That POS cop knew exactly what was happening to this man and didn't stop. Nor did his POS partner stop him.
I’m tired of these fucking cops getting away with this bs when is it going to end ?
Charge them with murder too. This killing blacks is so horrific and common. Things are so sad in America.
Story was really-topped and needs an edit lower. Leads with firings but deep down says administrative leave.
Now charge them for the murder. Hate crime as well.
Pressing charges I hope
This was the most abuse of power I’ve ever seen on the internet. The guy had not reason to murder that man. He simply kept his knee on his head because he is a horrible human. Have fun in jail.
morgfair Those in authority need to become wiser about their power The tides are turning, in a most frightening way. soon, a backlash will become lethal. In nashville, police have been shot. Please, choose your battles better. This action will not end well for anyone, only lead to war
They should be arrested for murder. PoliceBrutality PoliceState
Just fired? No jailed?
When I was an Officer, we where never trained to put our knees on a human beings neck. 5 to 10 lbs of pressure will do serious damage plus the guy kept saying I CAN’T BREATH, I’M GOING TO DIE. And to still kneel on a dead man is OUTRAGEOUS. R.I.P. young man, father, son.
Ok that's step 1
At LeAsT tHeY wErE pUnIsHeD
Remember kids: If somebody takes a video of you murdering someone, and if enough people are upset about that, it could get you fired. So think before you murder someone, because getting fired is no fun.
They need to charged and convicted of Murder
BREAKING: Four Minneapolis police officers put on paid administrative leave after video shows how they murdered George Floyd. CorrectedHeadline
Disgusting. Full investigation and prosecution
morgfair They also need to be prosecuted for murder
*murder
Wait, were they fired or placed on leave? The article says two different things
morgfair Good!!! No we need them to be banned from police work!
This shit has to stop.
Now charge them with manslaughter Firing doesn't do shit
FBI CIA NYPDShea F. You all ....
Good, fire them all.
They MURDERED him. Getting fired isn't enough.
roybelly Now that they are not cops, ppl need to find them.
Firing them is trying to avoid prosecuting them.
MillenPolitics Let's try that again....'who they murdered!'
Being a cop seems to be the only job required to back 100% even if some guy is a idiot. Why is that? If i worked with a idiot i wouldnt want that put on me. Any of those three officers couldve decided to say 'hey, we got this, ease up a bit'. Grats now you all are fired.
Arrested?
MillenPolitics Should be in jail
Now arrest & prosecute them. Murder is murder. GeorgeFloyd
The reason why firing them is meaningless is because they can simply apply, and potentially, be hired in a different city. These officers, in particular the one who had his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck, should not only face charges, but a conviction as well.
They were not fired!!!! They were put on PAID Administrative Leave
That was an outright murder, a human life was lost in the most painful manner!!They must face the law n justice should prevail despite the color of their skin!
A never ending cycle.. pathetic!
Kneeling on the neck until he later died is called murder. This isn’t hard.
They should have been fired out of a cannon
morgfair Good. NOW when will they be arrested?
Are they being prosecuted?
_befree66 Fired? They should be in jail now. If it was a civilian whose murder of someone is recorded I do believe they might be in custody.
TulaneLaw LAPDHollywood IntlCrimCourt UniStudios half of the crime is calling them cops stvpidAmericaners
They should be brought up on murder charges. Firing them is just a slap of the wrist for that kind of scum.
They should also be charged.
Those bastards better be charged with murder. WE WANT JUSTICE NOW!!!
Journorati Everyday for the thief, one day for the master. Their time will come.
Not. Good. Enough. Not nearly enough. Criminal charges must be brought.
Fired and charged with murder
He died that moment. they should be arrested & charged for murder.
Absolute disgrace
JMGray80 America is one fucked up country
No later to it. He died right there beside the cop car with that fckn aholes knee blocking his airway
Sadly, after about 2-3 years of legal hand-wringing and lawsuits they will get their jobs back with backpay. I mean they gave the dude who abandoned those 17 kids to die at Parkland his job back.
Fired?! FIRED?! How about charging those murderers!?!!!
Fired isnt even close to justice for these murderers and their accomplices
After video shows a white officer killing a black man *
They better be arrested and charged soon.
Did he die because of what the officers did or because of some other injury? Because if so then that’s manslaughter.
Murder
They need to be charged and prosecuted.
Great, but it won’t bring him back. EndPoliceBrutality
They’ve killed an innocent civilian. They’re murderers & they failed on their mission to protect & serve. They ought to be indicted and spend the rest of their lives in prison for a 1st degree murder, disproportionate use of force and hate crime. stoplynching endpolicebutality
They shouldn’t just be fired, they should be brought to justice for murder.
They should sue for reinstatement. They would definitely win that.
Not good enough. They all need to be prosecuted.
Good, now charge them with murder
He didn't 'later died in custody'. He was murdered right there in the street with his partner watching.
Have to really wonder in my mind has the cop seen the video has his wife his kids or any relatives what does he tell them he killed an innocent man while he's job was to serve and protect
These blue lives do not matter
Your article headline indicates officers were “fired” however the body of the text states they were actually “put on paid administrative leave” Please clarify!
That’s a good start. Now charge all four of them.
KTLA Cops see crazy people all the time. Some don’t listen, some act a fool even while cuffed. Did the officer know that his actions would kill the guy? That’s the question. Cops are worthless, so I’m not on their side. Just want to think about what was going through his head
'Four Minneapolis police officers fired after video shows a white officer MURDERING a black man..' - there, fixed it for ya.
This was murder. They all need to be charged and convicted.
Let’s see them all in court
Will they be prosecuted for murder?
ShaneHelmsCom Not enough!!!
Now charge them
MayorFrey This isn't the right call Sir. This is just one step. Until they are arrested and charged with the murder of that man, you aren't doing your job, and if we're not claiming for justice then we're failing as a society. So please everyone do your job, call 4 justice.
This doesn’t replace the life that was loss but glad to not see a “administrative leave” for once. Now charge them
Imagine knowing the worst consequence you’ll face for murder is temporarily losing your job
Now they need an electric chair.
They better jail them quick for their own safety.
WHAT! they need to be charged with voluntary man slaughter if not murder!
inKleination 25 to life 🗣
Now file murder charges
They should be in prison
This is a sad, sad day for America to witness a black man's life being snuffed as he is mocked by an officer of the law, a defender of human rights! Heart felt condolences to his family and friends. May he R.I.P.
ShaneHelmsCom When will charges for murder be brought on? That man was flat out murdered.
They need to be charged now.
Ok this is a start. You can't murder someone and all you lose is your job. These officers need to go to prison!!
Just fired?
ScottBilleck brock_mcgillis
I hope there is more than just termination of their jobs for actually taking an innocent man’s life!
Did you happen to mean fired and charged with murder?
That was a fast investigation.
Good they all should be prisoner in jail all 4 of them
So ummmm they need to be charged and convicted
On the plus side, Less ghetto trash to commit crimes!
Firing them ain't gonna do it.
They need to be prosecuted for murder!
Firing those four officers is not enough. They need to be prosecuted next. George Floyd's choking death was a murder.
Fired and persecuted!! This brazen act must stop 🛑
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police brutality is bad.
Please let us know when they've been arrested. Thanks.
Just fired? Not charged?
Disgusting
He was murdered. Call it what it is
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