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Philadelphia Photos: Center City vandalized, looted following protests over George Floyd killing

People gathered in Philadelphia to mourn the death of George Floyd and protest against police brutality on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Floyd died after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes and two other officers restrained him, allegedly causing his death and sparking nationwide protests against police brutality.

A man lights fire to merchandise that was thrown in the middle of Chestnut Street, in Philadelphia, May 30, 2020. Protestors in Philadelphia set fires and damaged property in reaction to the death of George Floyd who died Monday night after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with a knee on his neck, there is video footage of the arrest.
A man lights fire to merchandise that was thrown in the middle of Chestnut Street, in Philadelphia, May 30, 2020. Protestors in Philadelphia set fires and damaged property in reaction to the death of George Floyd who died Monday night after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with a knee on his neck, there is video footage of the arrest.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
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