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There was a shooting Tuesday near George Floyd Square in Minneapolos – the intersection where George Floyd died one year ago to the day.
Police responded to the 3800 block of Elliott Avenue South at 10:09 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fired, and the suspect is believed to have driven away after the fact, officials said.
The Associated Press captured video from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue that showed people running and seeking cover as shots rang out. Police said one person later appeared at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound, but it wasn’t immediately clear if that person was hurt in the incident near the intersection.
Police spokesman John Elder said authorities believe the victim was injured in the shooting at George Floyd Square. He was in critical condition but was expected to survive. The suspect vehicle is believed to have driven away after.
The intersection of 38th and Chicago has been barricaded since after Floyd's death and quickly turned into a memorial – and also a challenging spot for the city, with police officers not always welcome.
Later in the day, a family-friendly street festival, musical performances and moments of silence were held to honor Floyd and mark the year since he died.
Floyd’s sister Bridgett and other family members held a moment of silence at a "Celebration of Life" event at a downtown Minneapolis park that included music, food trucks, an inflatable bouncy house and a pop-up vaccination stand. A few miles away, at the site of the intersection where Floyd died, dozens of people gathered around a steel fist sculpture and kneeled for several minutes — symbolic of the 9 minutes, 29 seconds during which Floyd was pinned to the ground.
Other members of Floyd’s family met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington, who urged Congress to quickly pass a law in Floyd’s name that would bring changes to policing. A moment of silence to honor Floyd was also held in New York and a rally was held in Los Angeles. Globally, a rally took place in Germany and Floyd's death was marked by U.S. embassies in Greece and Spain.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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