AKA George Perry Floyd, Jr.

Born: 14-Oct-1973
Birthplace: Fayetteville, NC
Died: 25-May-2020
Location of death: Minneapolis, MN
Cause of death: Murder

Gender: Male
Religion: Christian [1]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Victim

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Murdered by police

Accused of passing a $20 bill at a convenience store, Floyd was held under a choke hold by police officer Derek Chauvin for nine minutes, unable to breathe. The incident was recorded by a bystander. After Floyd's death, in a trial attracting considerable national attention, officer Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder. Three other officers at the scene face additional charges.

    High School: Yates High School, Houston, TX (1993)
    University: South Florida Community College
    University: Texas A&M University Kingsville (dropped out)

    Robbery aggravated (2007, guilty plea, paroled 2013)

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