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Weekend Protests in Fort Myers Tense and Emotional, but Remain Peaceful
A woman weeps while lying down in simulated arrest on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested throughout downtown Fort Myers in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
About 200 protesters marched through downtown Fort Myers Sunday, where emotions of frustration and sadness were palpable.
They marched in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. While the protest was emotional and sometimes tense, photojournalist Kinfay Moroti said he did not witness any violence. These are the photos he captured for WGCU News.
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Protestors marched on Sunday along Broadway Avenue to the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested throughout downtown Fort Myers in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
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More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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Gary Snow, center, argues with protestors on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. Snow wanted protestors to honor fallen law enforcement officers during their event. Protestors acknowledged the fallen officers, but said their protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
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Protestors lie down in simulated arrest, and chant, 'I can't breathe' on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested throughout downtown Fort Myers in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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Protestors lie down in simulated arrest, and chant, 'I can't breathe' on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested throughout downtown Fort Myers in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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Gary Snow, right, argues with protestors on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. Snow wanted protestors to honor fallen law enforcement officers during their event. Protestors acknowledged the fallen officers, but said their protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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Curt Sheard, second from right, locks arms with fellow protestors on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested on Sunday throughout downtown Fort Myers. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department and throughout downtown Fort Myers. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
Protestors march on Sunday along Broadway Avenue to the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 225 people peacefully protested in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department and throughout downtown Fort Myers. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department and throughout downtown Fort Myers. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
Protestors lie down in simulated arrest, and chant, 'I can't breathe' on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department. More than 200 people protested throughout downtown Fort Myers in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
Kinfay Moroti for WGCU News
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WGCU News
More than 200 people protested on Sunday outside the Fort Myers Police Department and throughout downtown Fort Myers. The protest was held in response to the recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been charged in the killing of Floyd.
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