A video surfaced of George Floyd, 46, being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by a police officer.
Floyd later died at a local hospital, according to authorities. His death led to protesting and government officials expressing outrage.
On Wednesday, the Vikings released a statement on the matter, saying that they “are deeply saddened by the loss of life that occurred.”
“Everyone in our community deserves the right to feel protected and safe,” the team said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the George Floyd family and all individuals who have been affected by this tragedy.”
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 27, 2020
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey called for an arrest and charges against the Minneapolis police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck, according to the Star Tribune. The officer has been fired.