The first of several memorial services for George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man who died in Minneapolis police custody May 25, was held at North Central University in Minneapolis on Thursday.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Adam Thielen were among several players in attendance:
The Vikings shared video messages from linebacker Eric Kendricks and safety Anthony Harris on Wednesday:
Floyd was killed when since-fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the back of his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Results from an independent autopsy were released Monday and ruled that Floyd's death was caused by "asphyxiation from sustained pressure.