George Floyd: Vigil, moment of silence mark demonstration in Bellbrook

BELLBROOK — UPDATE @ 7 p.m.: Educational speakers and a moment of silence marked a peaceful demonstration in Bellbrook’s Bellbrock Park.

Organizers brought presenters who tried to educate the gathering about black life in America and other civil rights issues. The gathering also fell into silence for the nearly 9 minutes George Floyd was pinned down on a Minneapolis street on Memorial Day, with a police officer’s knee on his neck, until he died.

The demonstration was planned for an hour, from 6 to 7 p.m.

EARLIER REPORT

Protests continue throughout the area, with one planned today in Bellbrook and several more planned for this weekend.

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Bellbrook Chief of Police says he has spoken with the event organizer and Bellbrook officers will be in the area to support a peaceful vigil.

Social media posts indicate there will also be a march which makes its way through downtown Bellbrook.

WHIO will continue to provide updates as this event unfolds. As we are made aware of additional events planned today, they can be found in this story.

Gatherings are also expected this weekend, some including Dayton, Miami Twp., Trotwood and Huber Heights.

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