In Pictures

From NY to Seattle, protests against police brutality escalate

A round-up of photos from the demonstrations that are gripping major US cities following the killing of George Floyd.

A demonstrator raises his arms up while facing off with police officers during a protest in Denver, Colorado on May 30, 2020, over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while while — A demonstrator faces off with police officers during a protest in Denver, Colorado. [Jason Connolly/AFP]

Demonstrations have once again erupted in major cities across the United States as thousands came together to protest against police brutality in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, in police custody.

From Seattle to New York, tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding tougher charges and more arrests over the death of Floyd, who stopped breathing after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer in Minneapolis, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

As some protests turned violent, a number of governors activated the National Guard, and several cities ordered residents to stay indoors overnight.

Protesters kneel and hold up their fists as they shut down highway I-95 north during a protest against police brutality in Miami, Florida on May 30, 2020 in response to the recent death of George Floy — Protesters shut down northbound highway I-95 in Miami, Florida. [Adam DelGiudice/AFP]

People loot a Nordstrom store near a burned police car following demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis Police, in Seattle, Wash — Major cities imposed curfews as angry demonstrators ignored warnings from President Donald Trump that his government would stop the protests over police brutality "cold". [Jason Redmond/AFP]

Denver Police shoot a pepper ball at a man as he retreats during a protest outside the State Capitol over the death of George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Denver. Protests were held in U.S. citie — A Denver police officer shoots a pepper ball at a man as he retreats during a protest outside the State Capitol. [David Zalubowski/AP Photo]

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 30: A firework explodes in front of a police line during a protest in response to the police killing of George Floyd on May 30, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Across the country, protests — Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta were among two dozen cities ordering people to stay indoors overnight as more states called in National Guard soldiers to help control the civil unrest. [Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images/AFP]

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 30: Police detain demonstrators for being in the street during a protest in response to the police killing of George Floyd on May 30, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Across the country, pr — Police detain demonstrators during a protest in Atlanta, Georgia. [Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images/AFP]

NYPD officers detain a protester as they clash during a march against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., May 30, 2020. Picture tak — New York City police officers detain a protester during a march in Brooklyn. [Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]

A NYPD police car is set on fire as protesters clash with police during a march against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., May 30, — At least two police cars were set on fire during the protests in New York City. [Jeenah Moon/Reuters]

Protesters march down the street as trash burns in the background during a solidarity rally for George Floyd, Saturday, May 30, 2020, in New York. Protests were held throughout the city over the death — Democratic candidate Joe Biden condemned the violence of the protests, but said US citizens had every right to demonstrate. [Wong Maye-E/AP Photo]

A peson holds sign during a protest over the death of George Floyd in Chicago, Saturday, May 30, 2020. Protests were held throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died af — Demonstrators nationwide chanted slogans such as "Black Lives Matter" and "I can't breathe", which Floyd was heard saying repeatedly before he died. [Nam Y. Huh/AP Photo]

Police move towards a protester after curfew Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Minneapolis. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police offic — Minnesota Governor Tim Walzs said he was mobilising the state's entire 13,000-strong National Guard to deal with people who have looted shops and set fires in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. [John Minchillo/AP Photo]

Smoke rises from a fire on a police cruiser in Center City during the Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia Protest on Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Philadelphia. Demonstrators took to the streets across — Smoke rises from a police cruiser set ablaze in central Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [Matt Rourke/AP Photo]

epa08455282 Police officers scuffle with a demonstrator during protests over the Minneapolis arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Dallas, Texas, USA, 30 May 2020. A bystander''s — Police officers detain a demonstrator in Dallas, Texas. [Larry W. Smith/EPA]

epa08455309 People react after the Secret Service launched tear gas canisters to break up the crowd outside the White House during protests over the Minneapolis arrest of George Floyd, who later died — In Washington, DC, protesters faced off with secret service agents outside the White House for a second straight night. [Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA]

epa08455480 Protesters react to tear gas as they demonstrate during the fifth day of protests over the arrest of George Floyd, who later died in police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 30 May — Protests have continued even after Chauvin, the now-fired Minneapolis police officer accused of Floyd's death, was arrested and charged with third-degree murder on Friday. [Tannen Maury/EPA]