George Floyd Protest in Lincoln

The death of George Floyd while in police custody sparked mass protests across the U.S..

05.31.2020

Multiple protests erupted across downtown Lincoln Saturday night. Protesters destroyed several businesses along Lincoln Mall as police met them with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Part 1

Law enforcement release tear gas on s 10th st and Lincoln Mall to disperse protesters.

A group of protesters seeking medical attention. The young man appeared to be hit by a rubber bullet.

Protesters comforting an injured man.

A rubber bullet used against protesters.

Protesters breaking into the landmark centre on Lincoln Mall Saturday night. A clash between peaceful and violent protesters grew as peaceful protesters pleaded for them to leave the buildings alone as it was for non-profits. According to the landmark centre’s website, it is owned and leased by NEBCO, one of nation’s largest suppliers of concrete, limestone, brick, block, rebar and other construction materials.

A protesters exits the landmark Centre building after breaking in and destroying the interior.

A protester sits on a chair in front of the County-City Building while law enforcement officers guard the entrance.

Protesters keep their distance after law enforcement throws tear gas at protesters.

A Lancaster county officer kneels and prays on the corner of s 11th and Lincoln Mall as protesters walk by.

A protester films law enforcement and taunts them at Phillip 66 across from the County-City building.

A protester flips off law enforcement and waters down his eyes after they released tear gas.

A peaceful protesters fights off a looter and tells him not to steal. The young woman was able to kick him out and the gas clerk offered her free beer when she turned 21.

A peaceful protesters demanding a violent protesters to stop damaging the buildings.

A protester walking around with a first aid kit and a spray bottle containing baking soda and water. the baking soda and water is to help with the after effects of tear gas.

Protesters spray paint on the back of the Phillip 66 gas station across from the County-City building.

Protesters hide behind cars at the Phillip 66 on s 10th st, as they claimed law enforcement was shooting rubber bullets from the top of buildings.

A protester walking through the protest area to pick up trash left behind.

Protesters attempting to roll a trash can to the County-City building to start a bon fire. The men said, “It was getting cold out.”

Milk outside of Phillip 66 on s 10th street where Protesters fled from tear gas. Protesters use milk to cool off irritation from the tear gas.

A fight between protesters breaks out in the Phillip 66 parking lot on s 10th street.

A protester walks around with a leaf blower to blow away the tear gas thrown by law enforcement.

A peaceful protester confronts a violent protester about the meaning of the protests and his disagreement with violence.

Law enforcement pushes protesters out of s 11th and Lincoln Mall after multiple buildings were destroyed.

A protester putting out a tear gas canister in a puddle of water on Lincoln Mall.

Young protesters spray paint Naylor & Rappl Law Office on Lincoln Mall.

Young protesters break into Naylor & Rappl Law Office on Lincoln Mall.

Part 2

A small fire made by a protester in an office at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska building on s 10th and Lincoln Mall.

A protester uses his hard hat to break windows while another spray paints the building.

A protester smashing windows with a fire hydrant he stole from the inside of the BC and BS of Nebraska building near Lincoln Mall and s 10th st.

Two protesters attempting a small fire using sparklers and an empty bud light box.

A protester hurt himself after attempting to break a window using a street sign. The protester shouted for help and that he broke his leg.

Protesters destroying a monitor they took from an office inside the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska building.

A jar of chocolate covered almonds left behind by protesters on the corner of s 10th st and Lincoln Mall.

Protesters destroy windows and break into the Nebraska Association-County Officials building.

Protesters enter the Nebraska Association-County Officials building and begin looting and destroying its interior.

A young protester shops around cubicles for items to take as multiple protesters head to the second floor.

A protester destroys windows on the second floor of the Nebraska Association-County Officials building near s 14th and H st. The girl was quickly rushed out of the building as Law enforcement moved in with tear gas.

A young woman runs away from the Nebraska Association-County Officials building as tear gas was shot by law enforcement.

A protester kicks the tear gas canister away from the building.

Police officers prepare to move in on protesters along H st to the governors mansion.

A young protester rests on the steps of the capitol building where vandals spray painted “Fuck Trump,” “Fuck cops B Lives,” and “BLM Fuck!" on the Abraham Lincoln monument.

Law enforcement moves in to block anyone from entering the capitol building near s 14th and Lincoln Mall.

05.30.2020

Multiple people gathered for a peaceful protest near the EZ Go on 25th and O streets in Lincoln, NE Friday night with violence following early Saturday morning.

Lincoln Police protecting the EZ go gas station destroyed by violent protesters.

Destroyed windows of the EZ go gas station after protesters looted the interior.

An LPD officer watching protesters with riot gear.

LPD slowly moving protesters back.

Peaceful protesters taking a knee and chanting “I can’t breathe.”

More people join in for peaceful protesting at the EZ Go gas station.

LPD police officers prepare to move in on protesters.

Protesters remain on their knees as Police demand them to move back.

A young woman with her hands in the air to show she has no weapons.

Unarmed protesters confront LPD in riot gear, increasing tensions.

Protesters refuse to leave and begin to sit down in front of officers requesting for them to move back.

An LPD officer prepares for tear gas.

More protesters approach the LPD as they demand for people to move back.

Tear gas is thrown and protesters raise their arms to show they are unarmed.

A protesters sitting silently in protest as tear gas engulfs him.

Multiple peaceful protesters remain seated with their hands in their air as tear gas is released by LPD.

LPD officers move in on protesters after releasing several tear gas canisters and fireworks near the gas pumps.

A protester holds a sign reading, “I can’t breathe.” A saying in relation to the killing of George Floyd while in police custody.

LPD officers scouting violent protesters and preparing to fire tear gas.

Shattered glass and destroyed products on the floor outside the EZ go gas station.

Protesters gathered in the ally way across from the EZ Go.

Protesters clash with Police.

LPD officers guarding the Ez Go from protesters.

A young protester attempts to stop LPD from moving protesters with a cruiser.

A violent protester stands in front of Metro mobile store with a rod he used to break a window.

Protesters begin to destroy the windows of the Metro mobile store next to the EZ Go gas station.

Two protesters on dirt bikes survey the damage they created.

A young peaceful protester confronting violent protesters about the damage they are creating. The young man and his friends begged the men on bikes to stop- stating what they do will be blamed on “them,” as him self and other black peaceful protesters.

The young expresses is concern as the two violent white male protesters laugh. The two white males continued to encourage other protesters to go to Best Buy so they can get new “Ipad’s.”

A young woman attempts to talk the peaceful protester down as he continues to show his distaste in their choice of violence.

LPD officers shoot multiple rounds of tear gas pushing protesters across the street.

Protesters pour milk on people caught in the tear gas to wash out the chemicals and ease the pain.

A young man drenched in milk as he walks around in pain from the tear gas thrown by LPD officers.