Protests have turned into looting and destruction in Minneapolis on Wednesday following the death of George Lloyd, which appears to have been caused by a Minneapolis police officer putting his knee down into Lloyd's neck.
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Chaos In Minneapolis: Looting Occurring In the City, Tear Gas Being Used
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