A week of protests in Salem over the death of George Floyd

Connor Radnovich Brian Hayes
Salem Statesman Journal
A supporter walks off after placing a flower near a painting of George Floyd during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
A supporter walks off after placing a flower near a painting of George Floyd during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
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Demonstrators hold signs toward passing cars during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Demonstrators hold signs toward passing cars during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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Jacob Hernandez of Salem leads a chant during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Demonstrators were protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
Jacob Hernandez of Salem leads a chant during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Demonstrators were protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
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Donga de Abeokuta of Salem holds a sign reading "Justice for George Floyd" while participating in a protest of Floyd's death outside the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Donga de Abeokuta of Salem holds a sign reading "Justice for George Floyd" while participating in a protest of Floyd's death outside the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
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Sharaya Hamer, 16, gets emotional after two Salem police officers take a knee with the demonstrators during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
Sharaya Hamer, 16, gets emotional after two Salem police officers take a knee with the demonstrators during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
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Noah McGee closes his eyes while holding up a sign during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Noah McGee closes his eyes while holding up a sign during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
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Salem Police Lieutenant Jason Van Mete hugs Alexis Christensen during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
Salem Police Lieutenant Jason Van Mete hugs Alexis Christensen during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
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A demonstrator rests a sign on her feet during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
A demonstrator rests a sign on her feet during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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A passing driver raises a fist toward demonstrators during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
A passing driver raises a fist toward demonstrators during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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Demonstrators hold signs toward passing cars during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
Demonstrators hold signs toward passing cars during a protest of the death of George Floyd in front of the Oregon State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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Protesters get in a confrontation with the driver and passenger of a vehicle during their march off the Marion Street Bridge into downtown Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Protesters get in a confrontation with the driver and passenger of a vehicle during their march off the Marion Street Bridge into downtown Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
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Police officers fire tear gas and use a high-powered spotlight to disperse demonstrators during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Police officers fire tear gas and use a high-powered spotlight to disperse demonstrators during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
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Police officers launch flashbang grenades to disperse demonstrators during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Police officers launch flashbang grenades to disperse demonstrators during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
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People protesting recent police violence including the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis march past businesses in downtown Salem on  May 30, 2020.
People protesting recent police violence including the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis march past businesses in downtown Salem on May 30, 2020.
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Protesters march up a ramp onto the Marion Street Bridge in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. They were protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
Protesters march up a ramp onto the Marion Street Bridge in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. They were protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
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Oscar Brava kneels in the street during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
Oscar Brava kneels in the street during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
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Demonstrators are outlined by police lights during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The protest was over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
Demonstrators are outlined by police lights during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. The protest was over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis.
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An individual runs toward the State Library while holding a wooden plank, apparently intending to break a window with it, during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was stopped before he could throw the plank.
An individual runs toward the State Library while holding a wooden plank, apparently intending to break a window with it, during a protest in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was stopped before he could throw the plank.
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A firework explodes in front of a line of police in Salem, Oregon, as they order protesters to leave on May 30, 2020.
A firework explodes in front of a line of police in Salem, Oregon, as they order protesters to leave on May 30, 2020.
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Don Watson of Salem helps lift a tarp to cover a relief at the Oregon State Capitol Building on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Demonstrators spray painted the relief during a protest of the death of George Floyd while he was in the custody of police in Minneapolis.
Don Watson of Salem helps lift a tarp to cover a relief at the Oregon State Capitol Building on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Demonstrators spray painted the relief during a protest of the death of George Floyd while he was in the custody of police in Minneapolis.
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Don Watson (left) and James Beard, facilities maintenance worker at the Oregon State Capitol, secure a rope around a tarp covering a spray-painted relief in front of the Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Don Watson (left) and James Beard, facilities maintenance worker at the Oregon State Capitol, secure a rope around a tarp covering a spray-painted relief in front of the Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon, on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
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Jonathan Jones speaks during a vigil for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Jonathan Jones speaks during a vigil for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Oregon, on Friday, May 29, 2020.
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Supporters hold up their fists in solidarity during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Supporters hold up their fists in solidarity during a peaceful rally, celebrating black culture and remembering George Floyd and other victims of police violence, in Salem, Oregon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
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Protesters place candles at the steps of the Capitol during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
Protesters place candles at the steps of the Capitol during a peaceful rally and march in Salem, Oregon on Monday, June 1, 2020. People gathered to protest the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police officers.
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