George Floyd protests in West Virginia
George Floyd protests in West Virginia | |
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Part of George Floyd protests | |
Date | May 30 – June 6, 2020 (1 week) |
Location | West Virginia, United States |
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This is a list of protests in the U.S. State of West Virginia related to the murder of George Floyd.
Locations
Beckley
As many as 50 protesters met in Beckley at the corner of Robert C. Byrd Drive and Neville Street on Sunday, May 31, for a peaceful demonstration.[3]
Charleston
A group of protesters marched around the West Virginia State Capitol complex on May 30.[4] Hundreds of people protested police brutality outside of Charleston City Hall and the Charleston Police Department on May 31.[5]
Clarksburg
On June 3, a crowd of about 100 people gathered outside the Harrison County Courthouse and marched through downtown Clarksburg. At one point protesters lay down in the streets while chanting, "I can't breathe."[6]
Fairmont
A large group marched through the streets of downtown Fairmont on May 30.[4] Hundreds filled the streets.[7]
Huntington
There were two protests in Huntington on May 30, one at Ritter Park and a second one at Pullman Square. Hundreds of protesters attended.[4][8]
Martinsburg
A protest on May 31 was disrupted by gunfire, though no injuries were reported. Eight people were arrested in connection with the protest.[9]
Morgantown
Protesters gathered on the downtown campus of West Virginia University on May 30.[4] In addition, hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Morgantown on June 2.[10]
Parkersburg
On May 31, a crowd of protesters peacefully marched through downtown Parkersburg. Although they did not have a permit to protest, no arrests were made.[11]
Weirton
On June 6, protesters peacefully demonstrated against police brutality outside the Weirton Community Center.[12]
Wheeling
Hundreds of people participated in a protest on May 31 in downtown Wheeling.[13]
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