Protest downtown orlando

The focus of the protest was on black women who have been shot and killed by police, especially Breonna Taylor of Louisville. The year-old emergency medical technician died when police conducted a no-knock raid on her home. Her boyfriend fired at them thinking they were burglars and the police fired back, killing them. They marched around town, shutting down parts of Woodland Boulevard with the help of police, as they spread their message of change. Organizers, who did not want to be named, said they plan on hosting more peaceful protests in Deland.

In Clermont, hundreds gathered outside city hall to peacefully protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd. The group listened as speakers addressed topics like racial inequality, the importance and meaning of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the problem with staying silent.

Open in Our App. Download it here. Protesters gathered in front of Orlando City Hall for another day of protesting in downtown Orlando. Rest of Orlando continues with same curfew: 10 p. Wednesday afternoon to see new protests; start time at p. In a video recorded by a witness, Officer Derek Chauvin appears to be pressing his knee into the neck of George Floyd. Floyd, 46, is heard begging for air.

He later died. Chauvin, 44, was arrested on Friday, five days after the incident, charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Orlando Police said that they believe the protests will continue throughout the week. Chief Orlando Rolon said that he wants people to exercise their right to protest but it must remain peaceful. Demonstrations are growing across the country as people demand justice in the name of Floyd, who died last Monday after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck, holding him down for several minutes.

That officer, Derek Chauvin, and three other officers involved in Floyd's death have been fired from the department. Chauvin is in police custody , as he is charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

The other officers have yet to be charged.