Protesters outside Colorado's State Capitol in Denver received a scare when someone apparently fired shots nearby causing the assembled group to flee. There were no injuries, authorities confirmed to ABC News.
This story will be updated as protests continue throughout the country. Please check back for updates. All times Eastern.Protesters outside Colorado's State Capitol in Denver received a scare when someone apparently fired shots nearby causing the assembled group to flee."Officers on scene at W Colfax Ave and W 15 st on shots fired in the area of the Capital.
According to the transcript of the call released by the state of Minnesota, the caller -- a store owner -- told the operator that Floyd entered the store drunk and tried to pay for something with"fake bills." He later left the shop and sat on his car. It was there where police found him when they arrived at the scene.
"It is critical, it is essential, it is imperative that the investigation is done right and done right the first time," she said."And that is what we are going to do."Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman asked for"patience."He said his office has been flooded with calls on the status of the investigation.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard following Wednesday night's protests. The National Guard Adjutant General will work with local government agencies to provide personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to respond to and recover from the protests, according to Walz's office.
The families have called for a congressional hearing and a national task force to create new bipartisan legislation that is aimed at ending racial violence and increasing police accountability.
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