Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been taken into custody for his actions in the death of George Floyd,Ā Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said.Ā The charges have not yet been released.
Chauvin wasĀ seen in a videoĀ kneeling on George Floydās neck as Floyd repeatedly says āI canāt breathe.ā The officer continued to press his knee onto Floydās neck even after he lost consciousness.
Floyd later died at the hospital. His death has sparked national outrage.Ā