The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is committed to providing our readers with comprehensive coverage of the protests and riots surrounding the death of George Floyd. This live blog will provide the latest updates, news and details from media outlets and social media sources nationally and internationally.
5:26 p.m.
President Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act to quell the protests, according to NBC News.
5:23 p.m.
Just in: Active duty military police battalion (200-250 MPs) now in process of deploying to DC could be in place by tonight: defense officials. Mission is security not law enforcement. Two defense officials said troops will be coming from Fort Bragg North Carolina.
— (@barbarastarrcnn)Jun 01 2020
5:22 p.m.
Philly cops unprovoked tear gassed us near the art museum! #protests2020 #ICantBreathe #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
— (@DDeming215)Jun 01 2020
3:42 p.m.
#Breaking: Family lawyer says public memorial for #GeorgeFloyd scheduled for Thursday in Minneapolis; others planned later for North Carolina and Houston
— (@gabegutierrez)Jun 01 2020
3:40 p.m.
This is heartbreaking and so disturbing. Does anyone know how I can get in contact with her? I would love to help her with her medical care if she needs it.
— (@KimKardashian)Jun 01 2020
3:37 p.m.
Actor and activist Jamie Foxx takes a knee @nbcbayare
— (@lilitan)Jun 01 2020
1:57 p.m.
Anarchists, we see you! pic.twitter.com/ov1dMLu4Eg
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 1, 2020
1:53 p.m.
A curfew for our city remains in place from 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. pic.twitter.com/dn1kwth4Bg
— City of Orlando (@citybeautiful) June 1, 2020
11:59 a.m.
JUST IN: @GovernorKayIvey says she will authorize up to 1000 Alabama National guardsmen, should the need arise in response to violent protesters. pic.twitter.com/OrsnlV7e5A
— Reshad Hudson (@ReshadHudson) June 1, 2020
11:50 a.m.
BREAKING: Five @TampaPD officers were exposed to a protester who tested positive for COVID-19, according to @ChiefDugan. pic.twitter.com/UlzZvzrydr
— Ryan Bass (@RyanWTSP) June 1, 2020
11:22 a.m.
Curfew will again be established tonight. Set to begin tonight at 7pm and be in place for two days.
— CM McDuffie's Office (@CM_McDuffie) June 1, 2020
11:19 a.m.
A statement from City of Raleigh Mayor @maryannbaldwin regarding a citywide curfew effective Monday night (June 1) at 8 p.m.
— City of Raleigh (@RaleighGov) June 1, 2020
Declaration of Imposition of Curfew: https://t.co/LfOjLEL1hs
Emergency Proclamation: https://t.co/b5DmSos5Gp pic.twitter.com/KfpA3ZOhEy
10:48 a.m.
De Blasio also says of video of cop pulling gun during protests it was "absolutely unacceptable."
— Craig McCarthy (@createcraig) June 1, 2020
"That officer should have his gun and badge taken away today," he adds
10:46 a.m.
#BREAKING: Mayor Woodfin implementing citywide curfew today from 7pm to 6am, after protests turned violent. #Bham #GeorgeFloyd @abc3340
— Katherine Page (@KPageTV) June 1, 2020
10:41 a.m.
35 arrested Sunday night in Miami-Dade, the vast majority are locals. https://t.co/4QUNEb63wc
— Frank Guzman (@fguzmanon7) June 1, 2020
10:37 a.m.
News conference underway with @JohnCooper4Nash who is joined by Chief Anderson. Mayor Cooper says Nashville has ANOTHER curfew tonight from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M. @WKRN
— Julia Palazzo WKRN (@JuliaPalazzoTV) June 1, 2020
8:12 a.m.
Statement from Governor Andy Beshear: pic.twitter.com/MyHxcE3Ntn
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) June 1, 2020
5:18 a.m.
NEW-- A man was shot & killed in a shootout with LMPD and the National Guard.https://t.co/q9NgAyWVRF
— Sterling Riggs (@SRiggsWDRB) June 1, 2020
4:09 a.m.
BREAKING: Man shot and killed by law enforcement at 12:15am this morning. @LMPD says shots fired at them first. Will be on the air with live coverage in 30 mins. @Marvis_WLKY will be reporting on the scene this morning. @WLKY pic.twitter.com/vclpiYIzGI
— Stephon Dingle WLKY (@Stephon_Dingle) June 1, 2020
» PHOTOS: U.S. cities face protests, fallout on Sunday in Floyd’s death
3:58 a.m.
BREAKING NOW: National Guard, LMPD fatally shoots man in Louisville after large crowd gathers and at least one shot was fired by someone in crowd near 26th & Broadway
— Marvis Herring (@Marvis_WLKY) June 1, 2020
I’m live with what the LMPD Chief is saying on @WLKY morning news pic.twitter.com/jmKVUVbQcM
3:47 a.m.
DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO pic.twitter.com/lZGUg47vCM
— Claudia (@Clout_tea_uhh) June 1, 2020
3:30 a.m.
NEW: Major fire in Oakland on Lee St. Crews report heavy fire in the rear of an apartment building w/ multiple exposures, extending into apartments. #Oakland #BayArea pic.twitter.com/ZCiJ3AKnei
— BREAKING NEWS SF (@BreakingNews_SF) June 1, 2020
3:00 a.m.
As of 3:00am, Monday, June 1, 2020, #BPD confirming 7 injured officers transported to the hospital, many more treated on scene, 21 police cruisers damaged and about 40 individuals placed under arrest during the protest. Numbers subject to change as the situation remains active. pic.twitter.com/FsxwFblPxS
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) June 1, 2020
2:47 a.m.
Davenport Iowa right now. About 100 kids are running the streets killing each other. Not the cops shooting. The kids are fighting them selves. Davenport is a war zone right now. 3 people shot and dead already. @CNN @cnnbrk
— William Sebastian (@bSebass) June 1, 2020
2:32 a.m.
Now seeing fireworks, flashbangs and tear gas outside of the Justice Center in Downtown Portland #LiveOnK2 pic.twitter.com/pYbjBu9t5J
— Dan McCarthy (@DanMcKATU) June 1, 2020
1:33 a.m.
Following an additional request from Spokane County, I have decided to order a statewide activation of the National Guard. This allows us to deploy additional aid in protecting individuals and property in the event of further destructive or violent acts. https://t.co/9ngytTW0Ul https://t.co/AIvKselZJD
— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) June 1, 2020
1:07 a.m.
Riot police have fired directly into the peaceful demonstrators on the steps. Flash bang being deployed. pic.twitter.com/VNpJFcmwoT
— Will 🧐 (@wtyandell) June 1, 2020
12:13 a.m.
A source shared this video, which he says he took at around 10 pm near near 12th and Broadway. It appears to show an NYPD officer pointing a gun at protesters outside the Strand pic.twitter.com/pCTNIYL7op
— Jake Offenhartz (@jangelooff) June 1, 2020
12:10 a.m.
THE NYPD WAS BEATING A WOMAN! A WOMAN! FOR NO REASON. SHE WAS NOT BEING VIOLENT NOR AGGRESSIVE pic.twitter.com/qi2ImbV93n
— mari 🌍 (@softddlcabello) June 1, 2020
11:13 p.m.
UPDATE: @HennepinSheriff’s jail roster shows that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was released from custody to “OTHER AUTHORITY WITHIN STATE” at 8:38 PM tonight. I’m asking for details. Standby for more information. pic.twitter.com/hMJaPkN52m
— Michael Brodkorb (@mbrodkorb) June 1, 2020