A sense of relief permeated Beaver County and southwest Pennsylvania Tuesday evening as area residents and politicians reacted to the verdict in the trial against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
Chauvin, 45, was found guilty on Tuesday of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The verdict sparked reaction throughout the country.
Ambridge resident John Thomas stood on the corner of Eighth Street and Ohio River Boulevard in the borough Tuesday evening holding signs that read "Guilty x3" and "know justice, know peace."
He said he hopes the trial verdict is a turning point in this country.