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In Pictures: Hundreds in US demand justice for George Floyd

Hundreds fill Minneapolis’s streets to demand justice for black man who died after being pinned down by a white officer.

Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 26, — Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Eric Miller/Reuters]

Protesters in the United States state of Minnesota on Tuesday filled the Minneapolis intersection where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a white officer before dying at a hospital on Monday.

Protesters chanted: “I can’t breathe” and “Jail killer KKKops.”

The protesters eventually marched to a city police precinct, where police used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Police said some protesters damaged windows and a squad car and sprayed graffiti on the building.

The death of Floyd has caused outrage nationwide.

A bystander’s video of Monday’s incident showed an officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for several minutes, even after Floyd pleaded that he could not breathe. Floyd eventually appeared motionless, with the officer’s knee still on his neck.

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest were fired on Tuesday, but community leaders and members have called for the officers to be prosecuted.

The FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the incident.

Shawanda Hill (R), the girlfriend of George Floyd reacts near the spot where he died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police, on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - A video of a handcuffed bl — Shawanda Hill (right), the girlfriend of George Floyd, reacts near the spot where he died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police. [Kerem Yucel/AFP]

Protesters march on Hiawatha Avenue while decrying the killing of George Floyd on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after a video taken by a byst — Protesters march on in Minneapolis while decrying the killing of George Floyd. [Stephen Maturen/Getty Images]

Tear gas is fired as protesters clash with police while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police Precinct on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four Minneap — Police fire tear gas at protesters demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct police station in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP]

Shawanda Hill (C), the girlfriend of George Floyd reacts near the spot where he died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police, on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - A video of a handcuffed bl — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls George Floyd's death "wrong on every level". [Kerem Yucel/AFP]

Women hold signs while protesting near the area where a Minneapolis Police Department officer allegedly killed George Floyd, on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - A video of a handcuffed black — George Floyd's death sparked a fresh furore in the US over police treatment of African Americans. [Kerem Yucel/AFP]

People gather during a rally after a Minneapolis Police Department officer allegedly killed George Floyd, on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - A video of a handcuffed black man dying while a M — People gather during a rally after a Minneapolis Police Department officer allegedly killed George Floyd. [Kerem Yucel/AFP]