‘A painful year’: How George Floyd’s murder shook the world Barney Davis UP NEXT
Today marks one year since George Floyd, a black man, was killed when former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes.
His death sparked worldwide condemnation and protests with calls for change in policing in the US. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of murder and manslaughter over the death.
The following is a timeline of the flash points since Floyd’s death:
May 25 - George Floyd’s death
Minneapolis Police respond to calls shortly after 8pm from a corner shop about a possible forgery with a counterfeit $20 note.