Death of George Floyd

George Floyd (October 14, 1973 – May 25, 2020) was an African-American man who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota after being arrested by four police officers for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 bill. His death resulted in worldwide protests against police brutality and institutional racism.

Incident and Arrest
On the evening of May 25th 2020, George Floyd was apprehended outside Cup Foods grocery store on Chicago Avenue South by two members of the Minneapolis Police Department: Derek Chauvin and Tou Thao. The arrest came after employees at the store called 911 to report that a customer had paid with a suspected fake $20 bill. During his arrest, witnesses reported seeing officer Chauvin kneeling on George’s neck while he lay handcuffed face down on the street; despite repeatedly saying “I can’t breathe”, he remained pinned under Officer Chavin’s knee for nearly nine minutes before becoming unresponsive.

Aftermath
Paramedics were called to attend to Mr Floyd but were unable autopsy determined that asphyxiation due to sustained pressure from law enforcement personnel during restraint had caused his death; no other physical trauma or medical conditions played any role in contributing towards it . On June 1st , Hennepin County Medical Examiner announced their decision not list homicide as cause of death rather than listing “cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual [sic], restrain[t] & neck compression”. As news spread about George’s passing , peaceful protests soon erupted all over United States condemning what many perceived be excessive use police force against unarmed person . In addition large amount donations also poured into George’s family GoFundMe page which allowed them cover costs associated funeral services .

Prosecution of Officers Involved Following public outcry demanding justice , 3rd degree murder charges brought up against former officer Derek Chauvin while three other officers involved namely J Alexander Kueng Thomas Lane Tou Thao charged aiding abetting 2nd degree manslaughter respectively . All four accused are currently awaiting trial expected take place September 2021 ; if found guilty they could serve maximum sentence life imprisonment without parole according US state laws pertaining such cases ..

Legacy Of Death George Floyd is widely seen symbol fight racial injustice across world today commemorated through numerous murals artwork erected commemorate him several cities around globe including Paris London Washington DC Sydney Melbourne amongst others Moreover there been establishment multiple scholarships funds tribute legacy provide support college education aspiring students low income background communities need most.. Lasting impact upon society will remain unknown future generations however certain thing fact memory late great man remembered long time come inspiring people stay true themselves challenge stand systemic oppression every form..