Read the timeline of key events beginning with George Floyd's arrest on May 25, 2020, by four police officers in Minneapolis.
while bystanders shout at him to stop. Video shows Floyd repeatedly crying “I can't breathe” before going limp. He's pronounced dead at a hospital.
May 26 — Police issue a statement saying Floyd died after a “medical incident,” and that he physically resisted and appeared to be in medical distress. Minutes later, bystander video is posted online. Police release another statement saying the FBI will help investigate. Chauvin and three other officers — Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao — are fired. Protests begin.May 28 — Gov. Tim Walz activates the Minnesota National Guard. Policeand charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
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