George Floyd protests in Nevada
This is a List of George Floyd protests in Nevada, United States.
Locations
Boulder City
On June 4, almost 50 people peacefully protested the death 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."[1]
Carson City
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.[2]
Elko
At least a dozen protesters gathered together in a peaceful event on June 4.[3]
Fallon
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.[4]
Las Vegas
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.[5] Some protesters threw water bottles and rocks at police.[6][7][8] 12 police officers were injured during the gathering.[9] The following day, crowds marched to the Regional Justice Center while a separate crowd grew near the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas.[10] 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.[11]
Mesquite
On June 4, about 100 people peacefully marched the streets to City Hall to protest the death of George Floyd. Once at City Hall, the protesters took a knee, then lied down on their stomachs while shouting "I can't breathe" for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.[12]
North Las Vegas
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.[13][14]
Reno
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.[15][dead link] While no arrests have been made,[16] the city government issued a mandatory curfew, effective immediately.[17] Mayor Hillary Schieve declared a state of emergency,[18] and Governor Steve Sisolak activated the Nevada National Guard.[19]
References
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- ^ "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.
- ^ Sutton, Joe (June 2, 2020). "Vegas Police investigating two shootings involving officers". CNN. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ "Protesters March On Mesquite". Moapa Valley Progress. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 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. 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.