George Floyd protests: Hundreds stage peaceful demonstration in Kettering for social justice

KETTERING — A peaceful demonstration in Kettering for social justice, in reaction to the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, ended after hundreds marched on Shroyer Road, from Lincoln Park to Stroop Road, from when they first gathered about 4 p.m. until about 9 p.m.

One person was taken into custody, but the details about what happened have not been released.

Marchers blocked streets during the demonstration, so much so that police ordered the crowd to move out of the streets and back onto the sidewalk.

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Kettering police said they would gave officers in the area to ensure everyone is safe.

“We certainly understand their frustration and their anger," Officer Joe Ferrell said.

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The Town & Country Shopping Center, on East Stroop Road, closed at 4 p.m. in light of the demonstration.

Community members said their demonstration would include nine minutes of silence for George Floyd, who was pinned to the street by as many as three Minneapolis police officers, one of whom had his knee on Floyd’s neck until he died. All four officers involved in the incident have been criminally charged.

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