Two protestors hold make shift Black Lives Matter signs outside of L.A.'s Hall of Justice. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
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Black Lives Matter protestors in L.A. took to the streets Wednesday evening, creating a blockade on the 101 Freeway to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by a white police officer yesterday in Minneapolis.
The protest started in front of L.A. District Attorney Jackie Lacey's office, and continued onto the 101 Freeway, blocking eastbound traffic, where a number of protesters climbed onto the hood of a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
NBC4 chopper video showed the car then driving slowly as people rolled off -- and then accelerating. One protester was injured; but his injuries did not appear to be fatal.
Protests have taken place across the country after video surfaced on social media showing the white Minneapolis police officer planting a knee firmly on George Floyd's neck, as Floyd calls out for help.
Protestors holds up a sign that reads "I can't breathe." George Floyd was heard on the video repeatedly saying this to the police as they detained him by his neck. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
Protestors raise their fists in unison. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)
A protestor holds a sign detailing the names of people killed by the police. (Chava Sanchez/LAist)