Ferguson 2.0? “It’s Real Ugly” As Protesters Clash With Minneapolis Police

High unemployment, crashed economy, and now social unrest rears its ugly head as America descends into chaos ahead of the summer months.

Across social media, pictures and videos coming from the streets of Minneapolis on Tuesday evening are absolutely stunning. Protests broke out following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody a day earlier.

This reminds us of the 2014 Ferguson Riots and 2015 Baltimore Riots, in both incidents, the trigger for unrest was a young black man killed while in police custody. Unlike 2014/15, the economy has now plunged into a depression and tens of millions of people are unemployed, as some have to resort to food banks because they’ve fallen into instant poverty, which all suggests tensions are already running high as warmer weather entices people to step outside. With no work, why not riot? 

Shown below, police fired rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades at protesters. The initial demonstrations started peacefully than quickly got out of hand. Some hurled blunt objects at law enforcement while damaging police cars. 

The early hours of the protest were peaceful, hundreds, and maybe even more than a thousand people, were seen marching across 38th Street. Some carried signs that read “Justice for George Floyd,” “I can’t breathe,” and “Black Lives Matter.”

The long parade of protesters continues along 38th St (it’s been about half hour of a steady stream of protesters past one intersection) carrying signs saying “Justice for George Floyd,” “I can’t breathe” and “Black Lives Matter.” Follow @ChaoStrib for more. pic.twitter.com/hsc3t7WvDM

— Jessie Van Berkel (@jessvanb) May 26, 2020

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The size of the demonstration quickly increased in the late evening.

(Video taken at 5:45pm but wouldn’t upload due to service issues).

Sound of motorcycles revving sends crowd at George Floyd protest running, many confused or scared by what’s happening. Motorcyclists actually there in support of protest/march.@WCCO pic.twitter.com/yXJpKQqMS5

— Jeff Wagner (@Jeff_Wagner4) May 26, 2020

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(Video taken at 4:30pm but wouldn’t send due to service issues)

Crowd at the protest for George Floyd extends well down each block as people try to be socially distant. @WCCO pic.twitter.com/ptgHEX4bGm

— Jeff Wagner (@Jeff_Wagner4) May 26, 2020

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Protests and riots in Minneapolis, America, Following the death of George Floyd in police custody #streetnews pic.twitter.com/X1QRyh4fUS

— Music/StreetNews (@ScarcityStudios) May 27, 2020

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CNN’s Omar Jimenez tweeted: “You could say there’s a bit of a crowd gathering in Minneapolis.” 

And then all hell broke out when protesters attacked Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct.

RAW VIDEO: Protesters inside Minneapolis Police’s 3rd Precinct parking lot smashing squad cars, before officers show up and fire flash grenades inside to get them to disperse. WARNING: This video contains violence and strong language. READ MORE: https://t.co/HZTamsXTCN pic.twitter.com/Cktz07ftSg

— WCCO – CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) May 27, 2020

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#BREAKING MORE VIDEO : Police are using chemical-tear gas and stun grenades as major protests continue in #Minneapolis in response to the killing of George Floyd.#GeorgeFloyd #NoJusticeNoPeace pic.twitter.com/ZHZlIPvVNo

— FRUM NEWS REPORT (@FrumNewsReport) May 27, 2020

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Protesters destroying police cars

Protest in Minneapolis for justice George Floyd.#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter#AllLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/WAiRu3gEKh

— Mohammad javad omidali (@JavadOmidali) May 27, 2020

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Protests in Minneapolis turn violent after the in-custody police death of George Floyd
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— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 27, 2020

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More footage from Minneapolis. 🤷🏾‍♂️ #ICantBreathe #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/8uRbMyHFjf

— Lt. Lucky 👑 (@LtLucky) May 27, 2020

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“It’s real ugly. The police have to understand that this is the climate they have created,” a protester told WCCO-TV. 

#BREAKING MORE VIDEO : Police are using chemical-tear gas and stun grenades as major protests continue in #Minneapolis in response to the killing of George Floyd.#GeorgeFloyd #NoJusticeNoPeace pic.twitter.com/ZHZlIPvVNo

— FRUM NEWS REPORT (@FrumNewsReport) May 27, 2020

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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, tweeted: “Shooting rubber bullets and tear gas at unarmed protesters when there are children present should never be tolerated. Ever. What is happening tonight in our city is shameful. Police need to exercise restraint, and our community needs space to heal.”

Shooting rubber bullets and tear gas at unarmed protesters when there are children present should never be tolerated. Ever.

What is happening tonight in our city is shameful.

Police need to exercise restraint, and our community needs space to heal. https://t.co/vwAIV7t5WJ

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) May 27, 2020

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In late March, we described how “social bomb” could flare-up in the Western world, and even reported that President Trump signed an executive order that allows for the call-up of up to a million troops. Why so many soldiers? Well, we’re not entirely sure, it could be due to threats of social unrest that are usually seen in economic downturns. 

Now here’s a big risk: If unrest spreads to other cities, like Baltimore, where tensions against police are already high, then it appears the Trump administration has a major problem on their hands ahead of the election.