Demonstrations escalated in Minneapolis for a third night following the death of George Floyd.<br /><br />Eyewitness video and aftermath footage captured during a Wednesday (May 27) protest shows a tense standoff between protesters and police officers. Further footage shows a fire in a parking lot and burnt-out buildings.<br /><br />“Massive protests in the south side of Minneapolis,” the filmed said. “This led to riots, which resulted is the burning of buildings and looting.”<br /><br />Protests began on Tuesday afternoon, escalating on Wednesday before the National Guard was deployed after violent clashes on Thursday night.<br /><br />Rallies were also held around the US.
