George Floyd protests in Philadelphia

George Floyd riots in Philadelphia
Part of George Floyd protests in Pennsylvania
Protesters in Philadelphia on June 1
DateMay 30 – June 23, 2020
(3 weeks and 3 days)
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Caused by
Resulted in
  • Statues and murals dedicated to Frank Rizzo and Christopher Columbus are dismantled
  • Numerous buildings and businesses are looted, vandalized, and/or burned
Casualties
Death(s)2[3][4]

The George Floyd protests and riots in Philadelphia were a series of protests and riots occurring in the City of Philadelphia. Unrest in the city began as a response to the murder of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. Numerous protests, rallies and marches took place in Philadelphia in solidarity with protestors in Minneapolis and across the United States. These demonstrations call for justice for Floyd and protest police brutality. After several days of protests and riots, Philadelphia leadership joined other major cities, including Chicago in instituting a curfew, beginning Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. The protests concluded on June 23, 2020.[5]

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  3. ^ Martinez-Valle, Miguel; Stamm, Dan (June 2, 2020). "South Philly Gun Shop Owner Shoots, Kills Looter, Police Say". WCAU.
  4. ^ Johnson, Lauren (June 2, 2020). "Police: Man, 24, dies in one of several reported ATM explosions in Philadelphia". FOX 29 Philadelphia. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  5. ^ "Mandatory Curfew Implemented For Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf Signs Emergency Declaration As George Floyd Protests Turn Violent". CBS3. May 30, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2020.