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Houston to hold 6-hour public viewing of Floyd's casket

Medical examiner lists George Floyd’s death as homicide
Posted at 7:39 AM, Jun 08, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-08 07:39:48-04

AP — Mourners in George Floyd’s hometown of Houston will be able to view his casket as the series of memorials in his honor reach their final stop.

A six-hour public viewing will be held Monday at a Houston church. Visitors must wear a mask and gloves to comply with coronavirus-related guidelines. Floyd’s funeral and burial will be Tuesday.

Floyd died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped responding. His death has inspired international protests and drawn new attention to the treatment of African Americans by police.