Looting and Violence Continues in New York City Despite Unprecedented Curfew
June 2nd, 2020Via: Guardian:
An unprecedented curfew in New York City on Monday night did little to prevent destruction, as people smashed their way into shops including Macy’s flagship store, grabbed merchandise and fled.
Police said more than 200 were arrested and several officers were injured, following another day of peaceful protests throughout the city over the death of George Floyd, an African American man who died on 25 May after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck for nearly nine minutes.
One officer was struck by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said.
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