Mourners are guided into the Fountain of Praise Church during a public visitation for George Floyd Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston.
(Godofredo A. Vásquez, Houston Chronicle via AP, Pool)
HOUSTON (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a church in George Floyd’s native Houston for a final public viewing Monday as his death two weeks ago at the hands of police continued whipping protesters, leaders and cities around the world into action over demands to address racial injustice and police brutality.
Floyd died May 25 after a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped responding.
Flowers are laid in the church during a public visitation for George Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church Monday, June 8, 2020, in Houston.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden planned to travel to Houston to meet with Floyd’s family and will provide a video message for Floyd’s funeral service.
