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National Guards, Police Take Knee With Protesters

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.

Published on June 7, 2020, a remarkable scene has unfolded in the United States as thousands of Americans protest against racism and police brutality.

Amidst the demonstrations, a section of police officers and National Guards members have taken a knee with the protesters, a gesture that has warmed the hearts of many.

According to reports, some police officers have been injured, shot, or run over by vehicles during protests, with one officer currently in critical condition and being medicated in ICU after being hit on the head.

However, the footage of National Guards members and police taking a knee has been met with widespread support from protesters.

Watch the videos below to see the heartwarming moment:

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