GREENSBORO, N.C. — A memorial will be held in North Carolina over the weekend to remember George Floyd who died while in police custody in Minneapolis.
His death sparked protests and demonstrations across the nation after a police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes while he was handcuffed and said he couldn’t breathe.
Floyd has a connection to North Carolina. He was born in Raeford, North Carolina. His sister Bridgette, lives in Hoke County.
On Saturday, during a news conference Gov. Roy Cooper said, “George Floyd should be alive along with many others.”
Cooper said he personally called Floyd’s sister.
“I spoke to her by phone.While I cannot bring her brother back, I can work for justice in his name. I assured her that’s what we’ll do.”