Minneapolis, MN
George Floyd’s 5-year remembrance culminates in candlelight vigil
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It has been five years since George Floyd was murdered by a former Minneapolis police officer.
On the anniversary of his death, the remembrance of his legacy and calls for police reform echoed throughout the streets of the city as people gathered to pay their respects.
Lighting the way forward
The backstory:
Five years ago, the viral video of Floyd begging for mercy for more than nine minutes struck a chord with millions and helped inspire a call for police reform and justice. The global reaction led to protests, some fiery in Minneapolis.
Derek Chauvin remains behind bars with a sentence of more than 20 years.
The remembrance:
It was a mix of emotions at 38th and Chicago over the weekend as Floyd’s family, friends, and community gathered to remember at the place where it all happened five years ago.
Parts of the festival were lively, including live concerts, local vendors and food trucks. Then the mood ended on a somber note with a vigil, prayer and worship.
Candles were lit in honor of George Floyd on Sunday evening as his family led a march remembering lives lost.
What they’re saying:
Floyd’s family said it doesn’t get easier, but purpose and faith keep them going.
“I woke up, it was really emotional. This was the day that he was actually killed,” said Angela Harrelson, Floyd’s aunt. “It was just emotional. Then I think about how far we have come. How much work is left to do that’s undone.”
“Just thinking about gosh, I wish he was still here,” said Paris Stevens, Floyd’s cousin. “I’m always optimistic that as long as we have breath, we are his pulse. We’re going to keep moving and pushing for justice for all.”
Big picture view:
This anniversary comes at a time when police reform efforts are being rolled back at the federal level.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the city will carry on implementing reform.
Minneapolis police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured Tuesday afternoon.
The crash happened near Oliver Avenue North and Lowry Avenue North just before 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Investigators say an SUV struck another vehicle, which then collided with a motorcyclist. The driver of the SUV then fled the scene.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police say the driver of the other vehicle was not injured.
No arrests have been made as of Tuesday night.
A recent FOX 9 investigation found that Medicaid fraudsters owe millions but pay back little with several other defendants discharged from probation after making either minimal or no payments towards their court-imposed debts.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River, the Minneapolis Park Police Department said.
Around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, officers from Minneapolis Park police and the city’s police department responded to a report of a body in a car at Mill Ruins Park. They found an adult with a fatal gunshot wound at the scene, as well as a firearm.
The Minneapolis Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating.
Police said the Hennepin County medical examiner will determine the manner and cause of death, as well as the person’s identity.
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