National Guard deployed as riots break out near Minneapolis after police involved shooting

The Minnesota National Guard was deployed in Minnesota after riots broke out in the wake of an officer involved shooting that happened only a short distance from the location where George Floyd died in police custody of May 2020.

According to the Brooklyn Center Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop at the 6300 block of Orchard Ave shortly before 2 pm Sunday.

A statement from police said that during the stop, officers determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant. As the officers were attempting to take the driver into custody, the driver reentered the vehicle. One officer discharged a firearm striking the driver who then travelled several blocks before crashing.