The city of Minneapolis is banding together following the news that Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in George Floyd's death.
On Tuesday, April 20, the Hennepin County Court announced the jury's verdict, finding the former Minneapolis Police Officer guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
Although Chauvin will be sentenced at a later date, he faces a maximum of 40 years in prison.
The Minneapolis residents rallied together to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Floyd. Many held up signs that read "Justice for George Floyd" and "Black Lives Matter." Others embraced each other and appeared overcome with emotion.
Additionally, Floyd's girlfriend, Courtney Ross, gathered around the community, wearing a "Rest in Power" shirt in honor of her boyfriend. When discussing Floyd in a live interview with HLN, she said, "He changed my world. He changed the world. He changed everybody's."
Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, shared in a separate press conference, "I am grateful my mother, my grandmother, my aunts, they got to see history made. Every day of my life I will salute him, because he showed me how to be strong, he showed how to be respectful, he showed me how to speak my mind. What a day to be a Floyd."
Below, see the city of Minneapolis's response to Chauvin's verdict and how people are paying their respects to Floyd all over the world.
Minneapolis residents are photographed hugging and holding up a "Justice for George Floyd" sign.
Floyd's girlfriend, Courtney Ross, celebrates her boyfriend's legacy, telling HLN, "He changed my world. He changed the world. He changed everybody's."
A mother-daughter duo is seen embracing following Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict.
A person reacts to Chauvin's trial.
People hold up signs in honor of Floyd, as well as the Black Lives Matter movement.
Photographers capture this special moment between two people giving each other a hug after Chauvin's guilty verdict.
Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Maxine Waters, Lisa Blunt, Joyce Beatty, tune into the news amid Chauvin's trial at the U.S. Capitol.
A man is photographed lifting his arms up and passionately reacting to the news of Chauvin's verdict.
A powerful portrait of a woman awaiting the verdict in Chauvin's trial.
A man is photographed at the Black Lives Matter plaza in Washington, raising his fist in reaction to today's events.
A woman appears to be in good spirits following Chauvin's guilty verdict.
As the verdict is announced, photographers capture a group of people embracing.
Congresswomen Cori Bush and Ayanna Pressley walk arm in arm, following the jury's verdict in Chauvin's trial.
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Joyce Beatty looks up, as she and other members come together to watch the verdict in Chauvin's trial.
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