George Floyd protests in Nevada explained

George Floyd protests in Nevada
Partof:George Floyd protests
Date:May 29 – August 8, 2020
Place:Nevada, United States
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This is a list of protests related to the murder of George Floyd in Nevada, United States.

Locations

Boulder City

On June 4, almost 50 people peacefully protested the murder of George Floyd near the Boulder City Police Department, despite the event having been officially postponed by the organizer. There was a brief verbal quarrel with a counter-protester who stated "All Lives Matter."[3]

Carson City

On June 6, almost 60 people protested outside the Nevada Legislature in support of Black Lives Matter; a pro-police counter-protest was held as well, but both protests were peaceful.[4]

Elko

At least a dozen protesters gathered together in a peaceful event on June 4.[5]

Fallon

On June 8, approximately 70 people held a protest in Millennium Park to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. A smaller pro-Second Amendment protest was held nearby, which exchanged tense words with the George Floyd protesters. Three men in Ku Klux Klan-like hoods were spotted nearby.[6]

Las Vegas

On May 29, 2020, approximately 200 to 300 people rallied in the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. Hundreds of protesters gathered on the strip leading to the police arresting 80 people, including two journalists.[7] Some protesters threw water bottles and rocks at police.[8] [9] [10] 12 police officers were injured during the gathering.[11] The following day, crowds marched to the Regional Justice Center while a separate crowd grew near the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas.[12] On May 30, 2,000 people gathered in downtown Las Vegas and peacefully protested along Fremont Street. However, after 10:00 pm, police sprayed tear gas on protesters and the police lieutenant made reports of vandalism and throwing of Molotov cocktails. 50 people also looted a pawn shop on Las Vegas Boulevard. An unknown number of arrests were made.[13] [14] On May 31, more rioting took place as at least 24 businesses in downtown Las Vegas were vandalized and a gas station was looted. Police again used tear gas to disperse protesters.[15]

On June 2, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police announced investigations into two separate shootings involving officers at the 2800 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South and the federal courthouse.[16] On June 3, around 300 protesters engaged in an open and peaceful dialogue with police officers in front of Las Vegas City Hall.[17]

Mesquite

On June 4, about 100 people peacefully marched the streets to City Hall to protest the murder of George Floyd. Once at City Hall, the protesters took a knee, then lay down on their stomachs while shouting "I can't breathe" for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.[18]

Minden

About 50 Black Lives Matter supporters protested in Minden on August 8. There were also around 1,500 counterprotesters.[19]

North Las Vegas

On June 7, about 100 protesters gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue near the North Las Vegas Justice Court, where they listened to speakers discuss George Floyd and the importance of fighting for racial equality.[20] [21]

Reno

On May 30, 2020, at least 1,000 people participated in a protest in downtown Reno. Protesters drew graffiti, ignited a small fire, and burned a flag. Police vehicle windows were smashed as well as windows of a commercial building. People broke into City Hall and started a fire inside.[22] While no arrests were made,[23] the city government issued a mandatory curfew, effective immediately.[24] Mayor Hillary Schieve declared a state of emergency,[25] and Governor Steve Sisolak activated the Nevada National Guard.[26]

Winnemucca

On June 5, a group of high school students led a peaceful march along West Winnemucca Boulevard in support of Black Lives Matter.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation". Robertson. Nicky. May 30, 2020. CNN. en. May 30, 2020.
  2. News: Goldberg . Michelle . Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox . The New York Times . May 30, 2020 . May 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200530044312/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html . May 30, 2020 . live .
  3. Web site: Informal protest remains peaceful. Boulder City Review. June 4, 2020. June 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: Northern Nevada protesters calling for an end to racism. KOLO-TV. June 6, 2020. June 8, 2020.
  5. Web site: Thank you to everyone in our Elko Community who showed up to show our solidarity in the peaceful protest and vigil for George Floyd. I was happy to see so many friendly faces with good hearts. United Against Injustice. #BlackLivesMatter . June 3, 2020 . @iLLZakieL . en . June 5, 2020.
  6. Web site: Black Lives Matters protest unfolds in Fallon as Second Amendment supporters rally nearby. Reno Gazette-Journal. June 8, 2020. June 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: 2 photojournalists, including Review-Journal staffer, arrested covering George Floyd protest. May 30, 2020. May 31, 2020.
  8. Web site: George Floyd protest on Las Vegas Strip turns into tense standoff. May 29, 2020. Las Vegas Review-Journal. en-US. May 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: Metro: 80 protesters arrested, 12 officers injured in George Floyd demonstration on Strip. Ricardo. Torres-Cortez. May 30, 2020. LasVegasSun.com. May 31, 2020.
  10. Web site: Black Lives Matter protest turns violent on Vegas Strip; 12 officers injured, 80 arrests. May 29, 2020. KTNV. May 31, 2020.
  11. News: DeSilva . Kristen . 80 arrests, 12 officers injured in George Floyd protest on Las Vegas Strip . May 31, 2020 . FOX5 Las Vegas . May 30, 2020 . en.
  12. News: LIVE BLOG: Protesters gather in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday night . May 30, 2020 . KTNV . May 30, 2020 . en.
  13. Web site: Armored police use tear gas on protesters in downtown Las Vegas. KVVU-TV. May 30, 2020. March 26, 2021.
  14. Web site: Pawn shop looted, police vehicle burned during chaotic Las Vegas protest. Las Vegas Sun. May 30, 2020. March 26, 2021.
  15. Web site: Gas station looted after police break up protest in Las Vegas. Glenn. Puit. Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 1, 2020. March 26, 2021.
  16. Web site: Vegas Police investigating two shootings involving officers. CNN. Sutton. Joe. June 2, 2020. June 2, 2020.
  17. Web site: 'Step in the right direction': George Floyd protest ends peacefully in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Sun. June 4, 2020. March 26, 2021.
  18. Web site: Protesters March On Mesquite. Moapa Valley Progress. June 10, 2020. June 12, 2020.
  19. Web site: Kane. Jenny. The story behind the photo that came to define the Black Lives Matter protest in Minden. Reno Gazette-Journal. August 27, 2020. December 23, 2020.
  20. Web site: 'Pray For Shay' parade drives down Las Vegas Strip, past UMC. Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 7, 2020. June 12, 2020.
  21. Web site: Day 11: Protesters gather at Martin Luther King Jr. statue in North Las Vegas. KTNV-TV. June 7, 2020. June 12, 2020.
  22. News: Fires set in Reno City Hall; mayor declares citywide curfew . https://web.archive.org/web/20200613230508/https://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Protests-in-downtown-Reno-Saturday-over-George-Floyd-death-570898191.html . June 13, 2020 . May 31, 2020 . www.kolotv.com . May 30, 2020 . en.
  23. News: Reno Police Department Vandalized Amid Protests Following Death of George Floyd . May 30, 2020 . www.ktvn.com . May 30, 2020 . en.
  24. News: Alonzo . Amy . BREAKING: Mayor sets mandatory curfew. Reno City Hall's broken into, fires set . May 30, 2020 . Reno Gazette Journal . May 30, 2020 . en.
  25. News: Boger . Paul . How A Peaceful Protest In Reno Turned Into Chaos . May 31, 2020 . www.kunr.org . May 31, 2020 . en.
  26. News: Governor Sisolak activates Nevada National Guard . May 31, 2020 . KLAS – 8 News Now . May 30, 2020.
  27. Web site: Peaceful protest. Nevada News Group. June 9, 2020. June 28, 2020. June 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200629153218/https://nevadanewsgroup.com/Content/NEWS/NEWS-Humboldt-County/Article/Peaceful-protest-/36/171/44825. dead.

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