George Floyd protests in Nevada
| George Floyd protests in Nevada | |
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| Part of George Floyd protests | |
| Date | May 29 – August 8, 2020 (2 months, 1 week and 3 days) |
| Location | Nevada, United States |
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This is a list of protests related to the murder of George Floyd in Nevada, United States.
Locations
[edit]Boulder City
[edit]On June 4, almost 50 people peacefully protested the murder of George Floyd near the Boulder City Police Department, despite the event having been officially postponed by the organizer. There was a brief verbal quarrel with a counter-protester who stated "All Lives Matter."[3]
Carson City
[edit]On June 6, almost 60 people protested outside the Nevada Legislature in support of Black Lives Matter; a pro-police counter-protest was held as well, but both protests were peaceful.[4]
Elko
[edit]At least a dozen protesters gathered together in a peaceful event on June 4.[5]
Fallon
[edit]On June 8, approximately 70 people held a protest in Millennium Park to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. A smaller pro-Second Amendment protest was held nearby, which exchanged tense words with the George Floyd protesters. Three men in Ku Klux Klan-like hoods were spotted nearby.[6]
Las Vegas
[edit]On May 29, 2020, approximately 200 to 300 people rallied in the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. Hundreds of protesters gathered on the strip leading to the police arresting 80 people, including two journalists.[7] Some protesters threw water bottles and rocks at police.[8][9][10] 12 police officers were injured during the gathering.[11] The following day, crowds marched to the Regional Justice Center while a separate crowd grew near the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas.[12] On May 30, 2,000 people gathered in downtown Las Vegas and peacefully protested along Fremont Street. However, after 10:00 pm, police sprayed tear gas on protesters and the police lieutenant made reports of vandalism and throwing of Molotov cocktails. 50 people also looted a pawn shop on Las Vegas Boulevard. An unknown number of arrests were made.[13][14] On May 31, more rioting took place as at least 24 businesses in downtown Las Vegas were vandalized and a gas station was looted. Police again used tear gas to disperse protesters.[15]
On June 2, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police announced investigations into two separate shootings involving officers at the 2800 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South and the federal courthouse.[16] On June 3, around 300 protesters engaged in an open and peaceful dialogue with police officers in front of Las Vegas City Hall.[17]
Mesquite
[edit]On June 4, about 100 people peacefully marched the streets to City Hall to protest the murder of George Floyd. Once at City Hall, the protesters took a knee, then lay down on their stomachs while shouting "I can't breathe" for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.[18]
Minden
[edit]About 50 Black Lives Matter supporters protested in Minden on August 8. There were also around 1,500 counterprotesters.[19]
North Las Vegas
[edit]On June 7, about 100 protesters gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue near the North Las Vegas Justice Court, where they listened to speakers discuss George Floyd and the importance of fighting for racial equality.[20][21]
Reno
[edit]On May 30, 2020, at least 1,000 people participated in a protest in downtown Reno. Protesters drew graffiti, ignited a small fire, and burned a flag. Police vehicle windows were smashed as well as windows of a commercial building. People broke into City Hall and started a fire inside.[22] While no arrests were made,[23] the city government issued a mandatory curfew, effective immediately.[24] Mayor Hillary Schieve declared a state of emergency,[25] and Governor Steve Sisolak activated the Nevada National Guard.[26]
Winnemucca
[edit]On June 5, a group of high school students led a peaceful march along West Winnemucca Boulevard in support of Black Lives Matter.[27]
References
[edit]- ^ Robertson, Nicky (May 30, 2020). "US surgeon general says "there is no easy prescription to heal our nation"". CNN. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Informal protest remains peaceful". Boulder City Review. June 4, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ "Northern Nevada protesters calling for an end to racism". KOLO-TV. June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Thank you to everyone in our Elko Community who showed up to show our solidarity in the peaceful protest and vigil for George Floyd. I was happy to see so many friendly faces with good hearts. United Against Injustice. #BlackLivesMatter". @iLLZakieL. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Black Lives Matters protest unfolds in Fallon as Second Amendment supporters rally nearby". Reno Gazette-Journal. June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "2 photojournalists, including Review-Journal staffer, arrested covering George Floyd protest". May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "George Floyd protest on Las Vegas Strip turns into tense standoff". Las Vegas Review-Journal. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Torres-Cortez, Ricardo (May 30, 2020). "Metro: 80 protesters arrested, 12 officers injured in George Floyd demonstration on Strip". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Black Lives Matter protest turns violent on Vegas Strip; 12 officers injured, 80 arrests". KTNV. May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ DeSilva, Kristen (May 30, 2020). "80 arrests, 12 officers injured in George Floyd protest on Las Vegas Strip". FOX5 Las Vegas. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "LIVE BLOG: Protesters gather in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday night". KTNV. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Armored police use tear gas on protesters in downtown Las Vegas". KVVU-TV. May 30, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ "Pawn shop looted, police vehicle burned during chaotic Las Vegas protest". Las Vegas Sun. May 30, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Puit, Glenn (June 1, 2020). "Gas station looted after police break up protest in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ Sutton, Joe (June 2, 2020). "Vegas Police investigating two shootings involving officers". CNN. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ "'Step in the right direction': George Floyd protest ends peacefully in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Sun. June 4, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- ^ "Protesters March On Mesquite". Moapa Valley Progress. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ Kane, Jenny (August 27, 2020). "The story behind the photo that came to define the Black Lives Matter protest in Minden". Reno Gazette-Journal. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "'Pray For Shay' parade drives down Las Vegas Strip, past UMC". Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Day 11: Protesters gather at Martin Luther King Jr. statue in North Las Vegas". KTNV-TV. June 7, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Fires set in Reno City Hall; mayor declares citywide curfew". www.kolotv.com. May 30, 2020. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Reno Police Department Vandalized Amid Protests Following Death of George Floyd". www.ktvn.com. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Alonzo, Amy (May 30, 2020). "BREAKING: Mayor sets mandatory curfew. Reno City Hall's broken into, fires set". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ Boger, Paul (May 31, 2020). "How A Peaceful Protest In Reno Turned Into Chaos". www.kunr.org. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Sisolak activates Nevada National Guard". KLAS – 8 News Now. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Peaceful protest". Nevada News Group. June 9, 2020. Archived from the original on June 29, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
