George Floyd’s death sparked heated protests across US as many call for charges against officers – CNN

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(CNN)Two days after the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of a police officer, protesters marched in the streets of at least three major US cities.

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    Protesters gather Tuesday, May 26, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in response to the death in police custody of George Floyd.Protesters gather Tuesday, May 26, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in response to the death in police custody of George Floyd.
    Demonstrators march on Hiawatha Avenue while shouting slogans decrying Floyd's death.Demonstrators march on Hiawatha Avenue while shouting slogans decrying Floyd's death.
    Demonstrators react outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis.Demonstrators react outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis.
    A police officer throws a tear gas canister toward protesters during the rally.A police officer throws a tear gas canister toward protesters during the rally.
    Three women join hands and pray around a makeshift memorial for Floyd.Three women join hands and pray around a makeshift memorial for Floyd.
    Protesters and police face off during the rally.Protesters and police face off during the rally.
    Crowds gather in the street.Crowds gather in the street.
    People gather outside a police precinct during the demonstrations.People gather outside a police precinct during the demonstrations.
    Tear gas is fired as protesters clash with police while demonstrating outside the 3rd Precinct.Tear gas is fired as protesters clash with police while demonstrating outside the 3rd Precinct.
    A protester is doused with milk after exposure to percussion grenades and tear gas near the 3rd Precinct.A protester is doused with milk after exposure to percussion grenades and tear gas near the 3rd Precinct.
    People gather and pray around a makeshift memorial near the site where Floyd was taken into police custody the previous day.People gather and pray around a makeshift memorial near the site where Floyd was taken into police custody the previous day.
    Protesters call for justice for Floyd during a march.Protesters call for justice for Floyd during a march.
    A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Justice for George" at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in South Minneapolis.A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Justice for George" at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street in South Minneapolis.
    People stand outside the 3rd Precinct and chant, "Hands up, don't shoot."People stand outside the 3rd Precinct and chant, "Hands up, don't shoot."
    An illustration of Floyd is affixed to the window of a vacant building near where he was detained by police officers.An illustration of Floyd is affixed to the window of a vacant building near where he was detained by police officers.
    Protesters rally around a damaged police vehicle.Protesters rally around a damaged police vehicle.
    Police dressed in tactical gear attempt to disperse crowds.Police dressed in tactical gear attempt to disperse crowds.
    A car is hit with tear gas near the 3rd Precinct.A car is hit with tear gas near the 3rd Precinct.
    Milk is poured on the face of a protester who had been exposed to percussion grenades and tear gas.Milk is poured on the face of a protester who had been exposed to percussion grenades and tear gas.
    Women hold signs protesting Floyd's death. Women hold signs protesting Floyd's death.
    Crowds rally and call for justice for Floyd.Crowds rally and call for justice for Floyd.
    People embrace during the protest.People embrace during the protest.
    A woman holds a sign outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis.A woman holds a sign outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis.
    Shawanda Hill, center, the girlfriend of Floyd, reacts near the spot where he died.Shawanda Hill, center, the girlfriend of Floyd, reacts near the spot where he died.
    Protesters gather in the rain near the spot where Floyd was arrested.Protesters gather in the rain near the spot where Floyd was arrested.
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