Protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd have spread to other US cities as people show their anger over how police treat black Americans
Hundreds of protesters gathered and witnesses told CBS Denver there were six or seven gunshots during a four-hour protest.The TV station quoted protester Cedrick Wright as saying:"I want to be part of the change. I'm tired of seeing black people die just because they're black."
Denver's mayor Michael Hancock tweeted:"You can be angry. You can be outraged. I certainly am...March for justice and to see it served, but please march in peace. Responding to violence with violence will only lead to more violence."In New York City, at least 70 people were arrested on Thursday as protesters clashed with police.
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