‘Horrific’ video shows riot cops enforce Governor Walz’s curfew order
Law enforcement was accused of excessive force after dozens of cops were seen in a Minneapolis neighborhood
The video shows the police using batons and paintballs to enforce the curfew
A horrifying video has surfaced showing several riot cops enforcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's curfew order in a Minneapolis neighborhood. The video, which was taken on May 2020, shows the police using batons and paintballs to enforce the curfew, reminiscent of the tactics used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The video has sparked outrage, with many people accusing the police of excessive force. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota has called for an investigation into the incident.
"This video is deeply disturbing and raises serious concerns about the use of excessive force by law enforcement," said ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director John Gordon. "We urge the Minneapolis Police Department to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and to hold any officers who used excessive force accountable."
The Minneapolis Police Department has not yet commented on the video.
Timeline of events
- May 25, 2020: George Floyd is killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
- May 26, 2020: Protests erupt in Minneapolis over Floyd's death.
- May 27, 2020: Gov. Walz declares a state of emergency and activates the Minnesota National Guard.
- May 28, 2020: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey imposes a citywide curfew.
- May 29, 2020: The video of the riot cops enforcing the curfew is taken.
What's next?
It is unclear what will happen next in this case. The ACLU of Minnesota has called for an investigation, and the Minneapolis Police Department has not yet commented on the video.
It is important to note that the video only shows a small part of the incident. It is possible that there is more to the story that we do not know.
We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
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