George Floyd's Arresting Officer Has Been Taken Into Custody In Minneapolis

Derek Chauvin, a white officer, planted a knee on the black man's neck while detaining him on Monday. He didn't remove the knee until paramedics showed up to move Floyd's unresponsive body into an ambulance. He was reported dead later that night. For days a video of the incident has elicited fury across the country.

Chauvin was detained Friday by state officials. It's not yet clear whether the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has filed charges against Chauvin.

George Floyd's Arresting Officer Has Been Taken Into Custody In Minneapolis Derek Chauvin, a white officer, planted a knee on the black man's neck while detaining him on Monday. He didn't remove the knee until paramedics showed up to move Floyd's unresponsive body into an ambulance. He was reported dead later that night. For days a video of the incident has elicited fury across the country. Chauvin was detained Friday by state officials. It's not yet clear whether the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has filed charges against Chauvin. Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to Breaking News Alerts emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy