Derek Chauvin

Derek Michael Chauvin (born March 19, 1976) is a former police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department in Minnesota. He gained notoriety following his involvement in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 while he was on duty as an arresting officer.

Early life and career

Chauvin was born to a family of French-Canadian descent and graduated from Andover High School in 1994. After graduation he joined the United States Army Reserve, achieving the rank of E4 before leaving service in 1997 without completing his term of enlistment. In 2001 he began working for the Minneapolis Police Department where he worked until 2021 when it became clear that criminal charges would be brought against him due to his role in George Floyd’s death. During this time period there were several complaints filed by citizens over use-of-force incidents involving Derek which were either dismissed or not acted upon by authorities at various levels within MPD’s internal affairs process; none resulted in disciplinary action being taken prior to 2020. While serving as an MPD Officer Chauvin attended Dunwoody College Of Technology studying law enforcement management from 2008–2010 but did not complete coursework towards earning any degree or certification related thereto despite having been enrolled since 2003 according to records released after Georges’ death sparked widespread public outcry demanding transparency surrounding Derek’s past actions/behavior whilst employed at MPD both off & on duty through independent investigations conducted into all aspects pertaining thereto including those leading up until present day events associated with Mr Floyds arrest/death incident took place during daylight hours outside Cup Foods grocery store located near 38th Street & Chicago Avenue South West corner area therein situated along side East 38th Street southbound corridor across street north eastwardly facing same said grocerys establishment alongside 3rd precinct main entrance parking lot directly opposite thenceforth thereofwhereas aforesaid location wherein occurred altercation between 4 officers led by Sgt Thomas Lanner who arrived scene immediately thereafter followed closely behind responding paramedics shortly thereafter soon followed shortly thereafterby fire rescue personnel teams members whom simultaneously assisted EMS workers efforting attempts revive resuscitate deceased body found lying pavement ground nearby otherwise known commonly referred 2 throughout media outlets “George” though never formally identified personage name nor manner circumstance cause origin underlying event precipitating such tragedy occurring environs mid afternoon Saturday 5/25/2020