Kanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily News
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Nigerian News
    • Photospeaks
      • Instagrammers
      • Twitteratti
    • Videos
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Interviews
    • Events
    • Magazine Covers
    • Reality TV
    • Spotlight
  • Kanyi TV
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
      • Fashion For Women
      • Fashion For Men
      • Who Wore It Better
      • Fashion We Like
      • Love Or Hate It
      • Style By
      • Style Star
    • Travel
    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Beauty
      • Makeup
      • Beauty Tips
      • Nails
    • Tips Tuesday / Life Hacks
  • Business
  • Career
    • Girl Boss
    • Man Inspiration
    • Wonder Woman Wednesday
    • Man On A Mission Monday
    • Career Tips
    • Business
    • Money & Finance Tips
    • Jobs
  • MORE
    • Health
    • Education
    • Humanity
    • Relationship
    • Couples In Love
    • Dating
Reading: Police Officer, Derek Chauvin Who Killed George Floyd Has Been Arrested And Charged With Murder
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Kanyi Daily NewsKanyi Daily News
  • Home
  • News
  • Celebs
  • Business
  • Crime
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Nigerian News
    • Photospeaks
    • Videos
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrities
    • Interviews
    • Events
    • Magazine Covers
    • Reality TV
    • Spotlight
  • Kanyi TV
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Travel
    • Tech & Gadgets
    • Beauty
    • Tips Tuesday / Life Hacks
  • Business
  • Career
    • Girl Boss
    • Man Inspiration
    • Wonder Woman Wednesday
    • Man On A Mission Monday
    • Career Tips
    • Business
    • Money & Finance Tips
    • Jobs
  • MORE
    • Health
    • Education
    • Humanity
    • Relationship
    • Couples In Love
    • Dating
Follow US
© 2025 Kanyi Media.
News

Police Officer, Derek Chauvin Who Killed George Floyd Has Been Arrested And Charged With Murder

Tobias Sylvester
By Tobias Sylvester
Published: May 30, 2020
SHARE

A former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, who was shown on video putting his knee on the neck of George Floyd as he pleaded for air, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.

Police Officer, Derek Chauvin Who Killed George Floyd Has Been Arrested And Charged With Murder 1

KanyiDaily had published a video that shows how George Floyd died during arrest on Monday, after a white police officer pinned him to the ground by pressing his knee into Floyd’s neck as the black man repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe.”

Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday along with the three other officers involved in the arrest of Floyd, was taken into custody on Friday and faces charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Hennepin County Attorney, Mike Freeman who announced the arrest on the 19-year veteran of Minneapolis PD, said investigation is ongoing into the other three officers involved, all of whom have been fired.

ALSO READ: President Trump Calls Protesters ‘Thugs’ After George Floyd Was Murdered By Police In Minnesota

According to court documents, passers-by took video of Floyd pleading “I can’t breathe,” as Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on Floyd’s neck for exactly 8 minutes and 45 seconds on Monday night.

That deadly time span allegedly included 2 minutes and 53 seconds after Floyd passed out. Chauvin should have known “that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous,” according to the complaint.

“Derek Michael Chauvin caused the death of George Floyd by his culpable negligence, creating an unreasonable risk and taking a chance of causing death or great bodily harm to George Floyd,” the complaint said.

Floyd had been handcuffed for allegedly passing a phony $20 bill at the corner store. He refused to get into a squad car and was “intentionally falling down,” saying he was claustrophobic and struggling to breathe, according to the complaint.

ALSO READ: Madonna Mocked As Her Son ‘Dances Out Racism’ To Honour George Floyd Who Was Murdered By Police

While standing outside the car, Mr. Floyd began saying and repeating that he could not breathe, the document said.

When the cuffed Floyd was eventually put facedown on the pavement, the “defendant placed his left knee in the area of Mr. Floyd’s head and neck,” according to prosecutors.

“Mr. Floyd said, ‘I can’t breathe’ multiple times and repeatedly said, ‘Mama’ and ‘please,’ as well.”

One of Chauvin’s colleagues suggested rolling Floyd on to his side but Chauvin allegedly said, “No, staying put where we got him.”

When Floyd stopped moving, Officer J. Alexander Kueng “checked Mr. Floyd’s right wrist for a pulse and said, ‘I couldn’t find one.’ None of the officers moved from their positions,” the complaint said.

The medical examiner found no evidence that Floyd died from traumatic asphyxia or strangulation, the complaint said.

Instead, Floyd had coronary artery and hypertensive heart disease and, “the combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by the police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death,” according to the complaint.

Chauvin is currently being held at the adult detention center Ramsey County jail in St. Paul, according to a law enforcement source. He is awaiting his first court appearance, which is expected Monday at the Hennepin County Court.

Meanwhile, a CNN reporter and his entire crew were arrested on Friday live on air while covering the Minneapolis protests over the killing of George Floyd.

Read Also:👇🏾

  1. Thomas Lane: Police Officer Involved In George Floyd’s Death, Has Been Released On $750,000 Bail
  2. Leaked Police Bodycam Footage Showing George Floyd Resisting Arrest, Debunks ‘Racism’ Narrative
  3. George Floyd’s Family Will Receive $27 Million Settlement From The City Of Minneapolis
  4. Wife Of Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder Of George Floyd, Files For Divorce

TAGGED:courtDerek ChauvinGeorge FloydgistMETROMike FreemanMinneapolisMinnesotamurderNewspoliceracismUnited States
ByTobias Sylvester
Follow:
Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos.Contact Tobias at [email protected] a confidential tip? Submit it here
Previous Article Davido Show Off His Newly Acquired Multi-Million Naira Mansion In Banana Island, Lagos [Video] 2 Davido Show Off His Newly Acquired Multi-Million Naira Mansion In Banana Island, Lagos [Video]
Next Article "I Never Asked For Any Title" - Kylie Jenner Slams Forbes After Being Accused Of Faking 'Billionaires Status' 3 “I Never Asked For Any Title” – Kylie Jenner Slams Forbes After Being Accused Of Faking ‘Billionaires Status’
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow US

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
TiktokFollow
WhatsAppFollow

Latest Post

Nigerian Soldiers Arrest Chinese National During Anti-Terror Operation In Borno
Nigerian Soldiers Arrest Chinese National During Anti-Terror Operation In Borno
Canada Returnee Arrested For Assaulting Taskforce Officer In Lagos [Video]
Canada Returnee Arrested For Assaulting Taskforce Officer In Lagos [Video]
Porsha Williams Wins Prenup Battle Against Her Ex-Nigerian Husband, Simon Guobadia
Porsha Williams Wins Prenup Battle Against Her Ex-Nigerian Husband, Simon Guobadia
Nigerian Woman Arrested In Australia For Trafficking 15 Students With Fake Scholarships
Nigerian Woman Arrested In Australia For Trafficking 15 Students With Fake Scholarships
Three Women Call For Justice After Alleged Assault By Man At Port Harcourt Club [Video]
Three Women Call For Justice After Alleged Assault By Man At Port Harcourt Club [Video]
Israel Launches Airstrikes On Iran, Hits Nuclear Sites And Kills Top Military Officers
Israel Launches Airstrikes On Iran, Hits Nuclear Sites And Kills Top Military Officers
Dutch Footballer Quincy Promes Arrested In Dubai
Dutch Footballer Quincy Promes Arrested In Dubai
Tinubu Confers National Honours On Soyinka, Kukah, Nwosu, Musa, 62 Others [Full List]
Tinubu Confers National Honours On Soyinka, Kukah, Nwosu, Musa, 62 Others [Full List]
Air India Plane With 242 Passengers Crashes After Takeoff From Ahmedabad [Video]
Air India Plane With 242 Passengers Crashes After Takeoff From Ahmedabad [Video]
June 12: #EndBadGovernance Protest Begins In Lagos On Democracy Day [Photos]
June 12: #EndBadGovernance Protest Begins In Lagos On Democracy Day [Photos]
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Follow Our News Page On Facebook

Follow our entertainment Page on Facebook

Sultanate Council Speaks On Alleged Death Of Sultan Of Sokoto
News

Sultanate Council Speaks On Alleged Death Of Sultan Of Sokoto

Naval Officer Arrested For Killing Ex-Naval Chief’s Son, Stealing His Prado SUV In Abuja
Metro

Naval Officer Arrested For Killing Ex-Naval Chief’s Son, Stealing His Prado SUV In Abuja

#BBTitans: "If He Does That Again, I Will Step In" - Miracle Vows To Defend Khosi Against Yemi [Video]
EntertainmentGossipViral

#BBTitans: “If He Does That Again, I Will Step In” – Miracle Vows To Defend Khosi Against Yemi [Video]

US University Reacts As Nigerian Professor Wishes Queen Elizabeth 'Excruciating’ Death
News

Queen Elizabeth II: The Reason I Wished Late  Monarch ‘Excruciating Pain’ – Professor Uju Anya

God Is Using Boko Haram To Punish Nigeria For Its Sins - Sultan Of Sokoto 5
News

God Is Using Boko Haram To Punish Nigeria For Its Sins – Sultan Of Sokoto

24-Year-Old Nigerian Beauty Queen And PhD Student Shot Dead Inside Her Car In US 7
Metro

24-Year-Old Nigerian Beauty Queen And PhD Student Shot Dead Inside Her Car In US

How Olamide’s Wife Humiliated Me Publicly, Turned Me To An Errand Girl – Temmie Ovwasa
Entertainment

How Olamide’s Wife Humiliated Me Publicly, Turned Me To An Errand Girl – Temmie Ovwasa

Speed Darlington Survives As Gunmen Attack His Car Amid Feud With Burna Boy [Video]
Entertainment

Speed Darlington Survives As Gunmen Attack His Car Amid Feud With Burna Boy [Video]

Canada-Based Nigerian Doctor Suspended For Hugging, Blowing Kiss At Co-Worker
Metro

Canada-Based Nigerian Doctor Suspended For Hugging, Blowing Kiss At Co-Worker

Governor Yahaya Bello Accept Natasha Akpoti As Senator For Kogi Central
Politics

Governor Yahaya Bello Accept Natasha Akpoti As Senator For Kogi Central

Reasons Why Don Jazzy and D’Banj separated! 9
PHOTOSPEAKS

Reasons Why Don Jazzy and D’Banj separated!

Governor AbdulRazaq Nominates 24-Year-Old Kaosarah Adeyi, Others As Kwara Commissioners 11
Politics

Governor AbdulRazaq Nominates 24-Year-Old Kaosarah Adeyi, Others As Kwara Commissioners

Kanyi Daily News: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more.

Got a hot news tip or found something interesting you’d like us to feature? Hit us up with the details.

  • About KanyiDaily.com
  • Advertise
  • Claims of Infringement
  • Conditions Of Use
  • Contact Us
  • Media Inquiries
  • SUBMIT YOUR STORIES!
  • Tech Issues
  • Write For Kanyi Daily
  • Advertising Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ – Frequently Asked Question
Follow US
Kanyi Media 2025.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?