Minneapolis: BLM Rioters Set Fire to The City, Loot Shops, Attack Firefighters, Smash Up Police Precinct & More

Chris Menahan
InformationLiberation
May. 27, 2020

Riots in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd continued for a second day with giant mobs electing to "protest" by looting everything in sight, burning down stores and attacking police.

This will sure make the police treat them with more respect. 🤡 pic.twitter.com/jSxtfAM9c4
— Mark Dice (@MarkDice) May 28, 2020

How nice of them to wear masks!

It’s a wreck pic.twitter.com/N68PoDcGtO
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

This is awful out here. No police. Looting continues pic.twitter.com/087TpNWhPV
— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) May 27, 2020

Target is being looted pic.twitter.com/GCGteCG8gV
— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) May 27, 2020

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— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) May 27, 2020

One man wearing a "#ImNotNext" shirt was seen casually stealing what appears to be an air fryer:

RAW VIDEO: Dozens of people loot the Target store near Minneapolis Police's 3rd Precinct building in the midst of the #GeorgeFloyd protest. (WARNING: Contains strong language). The other protest at the scene of Floyd's death remains peaceful. Read More: https://t.co/W5GdKvLI7g pic.twitter.com/9Pjt6oWLzI
— WCCO - CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) May 28, 2020

Multiple "protesters" were seen walking out with their arms full of assorted bedding and pillows -- perhaps they were "protesting" the way Floyd was "put to sleep forever" by police?

ONGOING: Target store in Minneapolis still being emptied after looters broke into store #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #icantbreathe #looting

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— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 28, 2020

Target being looted rn pic.twitter.com/Fn3asoD9U1
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

The rioters also smashed up the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct.

After staying peaceful for hours, protestors have started vandalizing 3rd Precinct. @MPRnews pic.twitter.com/CdySTM5Sp4
— christine nguyen (@xinewin) May 27, 2020

The 3rd precinct is being destroyed pic.twitter.com/ZuvhSJu8sW
— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) May 27, 2020

On the first night of riots, tons of police cars were smashed up and a liquor store was looted.

.@MinneapolisPD use tear gas to break up the crowd at E Lake St. & Minnehaha in front of the 3rd Precinct. This protest has been going strong for over 4 hours. #GeorgeFloyd #WCCO pic.twitter.com/nrTaH9jLw3
— Marielle Mohs (@MarielleMohs) May 27, 2020

Government officials appear to be giving the rioters "space to destroy."

Now they're looting the Dollar Tree next to the Target pic.twitter.com/d6kO3xr4hQ
— Steve Lookner (@lookner) May 28, 2020

Now looters have broken into Cub Foods pic.twitter.com/bOhy0EHrEV
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Looters have successfully breached the plywood barrier and started streaming in pic.twitter.com/QFvlX6z3om
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Now entering through the back door. Yells of “Free food!” pic.twitter.com/z3728Z6G5J
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

The inside of the Target is smoky; people are trying to break into the cash registers. Alarm is blaring pic.twitter.com/qfd97sfNTr
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Looting underway at Minnehaha Lake Wine and Spirits across from 3rd Precinct. #GeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/8vxNu4rUoP
— Aaron Lavinsky (@ADLavinsky) May 28, 2020

AutoZone at the corner of Minnehaha and Lake has a fire burning inside of a broken window. The store is right across the street from the police station. pic.twitter.com/SZDe2qvfYZ
— Tyler Davis (@TDavisDMR) May 28, 2020

This third pic is the shot of the night:

Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits being looted. pic.twitter.com/tRaSN4lVrH
— Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) May 28, 2020

They're destroying the entire town:

Autozone is on fire @KSTP pic.twitter.com/V9kP2KgxdQ
— Alan Hoglund (@alanhoglund) May 28, 2020

The Auto Zone is on Fire pic.twitter.com/2IJHx4AKdt
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

They are now working on the Wendy’s next door. I’ve retreated to stay safe. pic.twitter.com/exXTcBl0d8
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Shots fired or just rubber bullets?

Another shooting has broke out just moments ago pic.twitter.com/DU4Aa8X56V
— Alpha News MN (@AlphaNewsMN) May 28, 2020

The smoke billowing from the Auto Zone pic.twitter.com/Bqnypu8nr9
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Oh, Minneapolis. The neighborhood’s two major sources of groceries — Target and Cub — are in shambles. pic.twitter.com/YJykH4SfOI
— Jennifer Brooks (@stribrooks) May 28, 2020

Autozone and Target are on fire pic.twitter.com/GQ1vu8DJpx
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

Dollar Tree, Cub and Aldi also being looted. pic.twitter.com/vdGfDPQRJA
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

Similar riots may be hitting LA:

Protesters are blocking the 101 freeway in Downtown Los Angeles and just smashed a police car window. pic.twitter.com/1q15WcXdXh
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 28, 2020

After a few rioters jumping on a cop car and got thrown off, the mob swarmed a second cop car who stopped to help one of the injured.

Here is what happened with the CHP cruisers and the protesters. pic.twitter.com/nyp7fIHPPM
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 28, 2020

Star Tribune reporter:

Protesters are attacking Minneapolis firefighters responding to AutoZone blaze.
— Mark Vancleave 🎥+📰=🎉 (@MDVancleave) May 28, 2020

Looting US Bank pic.twitter.com/Iai0BrwyhY
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

Looters moving east along Lake pic.twitter.com/1WfFsNoHLD
— Max Nesterak (@maxnesterak) May 28, 2020

Looting underway at Lake Street @footlocker after protesters take e streets for #GeorgeFloyd #Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/nCsj8zUvy9
— Eduardo Sanchez (@eisanchez_) May 28, 2020

More chaos at @footlocker -- the looting continues as @CityMinneapolis sees other looting at Target and other department stores pic.twitter.com/3cXGNMAUiK
— Eduardo Sanchez (@eisanchez_) May 28, 2020

A fire was started at AutoZone. Some protesters attempted to extinguish it some posed for photos. pic.twitter.com/1EGwTPrUTq
— Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) May 28, 2020

Protesters threw objects including water bottles and rocks at police and firefighters during a fire that was started at AutoZone. pic.twitter.com/Cxz2syBLSp
— Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) May 28, 2020

Someone brought a chainsaw to the Minneapolis BLM riot. pic.twitter.com/3rF0OXDF1H
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 28, 2020

The Minneapolis chief of police basically telling officers it’s too dangerous to go stop any of this looting. Gonna be a long night pic.twitter.com/HTJZxAp4gN
— Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) May 28, 2020

Remember how the media kept saying we should fear white guys with guns peacefully protesting at state capitals?

Good times.

Minneapolis police repeatedly being hit with large fireworks hurled from crowds. pic.twitter.com/zSGoP7L55t
— Mark Vancleave 🎥+📰=🎉 (@MDVancleave) May 28, 2020

After taking a few punches he was helped to his smashed up vehicle and drove off with people still throwing things
— Karen Scullin FOX9 (@kscullinfox9) May 27, 2020

Smoke is billowing out of the Cub Food store and looters are still inside pic.twitter.com/kx9AlDEzzw
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

Fire starting near construction site. This is not good at all. pic.twitter.com/Kqh9BiYrZw
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

A barricade on 26th Ave is burning pic.twitter.com/Rp077QrMYB
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

The smoke is growing taller and taller pic.twitter.com/WuzlISmn6a
— Ricardo Lopez (@rljourno) May 28, 2020

This old lady is doing more to stop them than the police. pic.twitter.com/GFlKuf6Anb
— Cassandra Fairbanks 🕊⏳ (@CassandraRules) May 28, 2020

She was peacefully protesting against the looters by blocking the door. They beat and robbed her. pic.twitter.com/93pj65tuoz
— Cassandra Fairbanks 🕊⏳ (@CassandraRules) May 28, 2020

Reports of a defensive shooting:

2 people shot outside of Cadillac Pawn, on Bloomington Ave.

National Gaurd are on their way.
Please be safe guys 😢💔 pic.twitter.com/uiGpZsJAnk
— 𝕹𝖔𝖛𝖞𝖔𝖓 (@FindingNovyon) May 28, 2020

Large apartment building under construction on Minnehaha about to go up on flames. pic.twitter.com/nu02afpsnC
— Mark Vancleave 🎥+📰=🎉 (@MDVancleave) May 28, 2020

"In this strip, no business is spared."

In this strip, no business is spared. Nearly every window smashed. I’ve seen cars packed to the brim with looted goods. Store security alarming won’t stop chirping. pic.twitter.com/qRcX6c5ky9
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

They smashed up a tuition-free, public K-12 charter school.

Whole neighborhood reeks of smoke. Cub on fire. Dominos door shattered. Complete and utter chaos here. pic.twitter.com/NQT2SdIq8w
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

People standing on cars watching the fires burn in every direction. Others shooting off fireworks. Car speeding thru crowds and making bystanders leap of out the way. Seeing quite few folks pose with stolen goods. pic.twitter.com/cWiVqOt5WW
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

This is insane!!!!! These people are literally tearing apart the whole store!!!! @Target #msp #GeorgeFloyd #LaunchAmerica #minneapolisriots #riots pic.twitter.com/aWNLKo5pP4
— kevin (@shaffer_kevin5) May 28, 2020

A guy outside Cadillac Pawn, the shop where police say a store owner fatally shot a man attempted to loot earlier tonight. Why is he here? “They don’t want to give us justice, we’ll take it in our own hands.” pic.twitter.com/gScTqvYOaV
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

Hard to overstate the destruction at Hi-Lake Liquors. pic.twitter.com/ajRpvYBZQX
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

Unreal. AutoZone is completely engulfed. You can hear accelerants exploding from the heat inside. pic.twitter.com/MIlcydQPYJ
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

A story in two acts. An intersection is the only thing separating these two images. pic.twitter.com/aMdaFs6gbb
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

Housing complex construction site on 29th/26th is on the verge of collapse. Heat is so intense you can feel blocks away. pic.twitter.com/sXbmQyzHCz
— Liz Sawyer (@ByLizSawyer) May 28, 2020

It’s going https://t.co/bHr3nFv6mG
— Mark Vancleave 🎥+📰=🎉 (@MDVancleave) May 28, 2020

This building is burning to the ground in Minneapolis. The whole block is on fire. There are homes nearby. Looting is still on-going. #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd #antifa pic.twitter.com/dc75bAt48s
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 28, 2020

HOLY FUCKKKKK #Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/Cwk47iYnst
— sav✨ (@savygirl_21) May 28, 2020

Scanner: A newish silver SUV driving about 50 miles an hour almost hit about 10 officers; the driver may've flashed a handgun at officers.
— Libor Jany (@StribJany) May 28, 2020

A celebratory dance?

minneapolis right now #minneapolisriots pic.twitter.com/utWy2j45DD
— katara☔️ (@Kayleichappel) May 28, 2020

A boy who says he’s 13 apparently drove a car into a store during the Minneapolis BLM riot. He asks others to help him get the car out because it is stuck. #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/AUYUkrIBKf
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) May 28, 2020

The morning after:

The morning after in Minneapolis
pic.twitter.com/71mYRx4qlu
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 28, 2020

The affordable housing development is gone. Wendy's, too. AutoZone, a husk. pic.twitter.com/95UjML7lN6
— Libor Jany (@StribJany) May 28, 2020

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