Minneapolis Explodes - Police Station Burned, Riots, Night of Violence, and CNN Reporter Arrested
Friday, May 29, 2020
The Minnesota National Guard was deployed as a Minneapolis Police station was torched and dozens of buildings were set on fire.
A CNN press crew was arrested on live television after identifying themselves. Reporter Omar Jimenez repeatedly offered to move to any location they requested, but yet was arrested.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe 3rd Police Precinct Station was torched by rioters.
A video above captures one of the areas of the violence.
President Donald Trump tweeted about Minneapolis's unrest: "Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
It is unknown the number of protestors arrested, the number of businesses destroyed, or if there are any deaths.