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George Floyd's Death Is All Over The Internet. Gen Zers: How Are You Thinking About The Incident?

Christopher Harris
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This undated handout photo provided by Christopher Harris shows George Floyd. The mayor of Minneapolis called for criminal charges to be filed against the officer who is seen on video kneeling against Floyd's neck.

George Floyd's death in Minnesota prompted protests nationwide after a bystander's video of his arrest surfaced on social media. 

In the disturbing video, which shows him pinned to the pavement by the knee of a white Minneapolis officer, Floyd, who is black, could be heard saying "Please, please, please,  I can't breathe. Please, man." It ends with paramedics lifting his motionless body onto a stretcher and placing him in an ambulance.

The four officers involved in the incident were fired on Tuesday. The FBI has been called in to probe for possible civil rights violations. On Thursday, the Justice Department called its investigation into George Floyd's death a "top priority" for the agency.  

A wave of protests and violence has continued in Minneapolis since his death Monday night. It also sparked demonstrations as far away as Los Angeles. Floyd's family members are calling for the officers to be charged with murder.

We'd like to hear how you're feeling and thinking about Floyd's death. 

Let us know by filling out the form below. One of our reporters or producers will follow up with you.

AP and NPR contributed to this report. 

Katie Lepri Cohen is WLRN's engagement editor. Her work involves distributing and amplifying WLRN's journalism on social media, managing WLRN's social accounts, writing and editing newsletters, and leading audience-listening efforts. Reach out via email at klcohen@wlrnnews.org.
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