A memorial to George Floyd in south Minneapolis, Minnesota is not being dismantled, despite concerns in the early hours of Thursday after work vehicles were seen at the site.
The area of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, informally known as George Floyd Square, has been the location of an ongoing protest and memorial to Floyd, who was killed by police officer Derek Chauvin.
On Thursday, local media and eyewitnesses reported skid steers and flatbed trucks had been seen and a video circulated on Twitter. Barriers in the area were taken down and many social media users speculated that the city of Minneapolis was dismantling the site.
However, KSP-TV reporter Ashley Zilka, who was on the scene, reported that the city was not involved in taking down the barriers.
“We just spoke to Agape Movement. They have been a security force at George Floyd Square for past year,” Zilka tweeted. “An official with the group says this was NOT organized by the city. The barricades are coming down to reopen the street to traffic; memorial will stay up.”
UPDATE: We just spoke to Agape Movement. They have been a security force at George Floyd Square for past year.
An official with the group says this was NOT organized by the city. The barricades are coming down to reopen the street to traffic; memorial will stay up. @KSTP pic.twitter.com/WJJYHgv04b
— Ashley Zilka (@ashleyzilka) June 3, 2021
Newsweek has asked the city of Minneapolis for comment.
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