A mural of George Floyd — a man who died in police custody in Minneapolis — has popped up in Victoria.
The mural was painted by local airbrush artist, Paul Archer as a way to commemorate Floyd’s death.
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Widely seen bystander video showing Floyd’s May 25 death has sparked sometimes violent protests nationwide and around the world. Protests quickly spread to cities around the world. Prosecutors are charging a Minneapolis police officer accused of pressing his knee against Floyd’s neck with second-degree murder.
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A peace rally and vigil for Floyd is being held in Victoria’s Centennial Square on Sunday, starting at 4 p.m.
To see the mural, visit Archer’s shop at 847 Fort St.
– With files from Associated Press.
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