George Floyd protests in Nevada
This is a list of protests related to the murder of George Floyd in Nevada, United States.
Locations
Boulder City
On June 4, almost 50 people peacefully protested the murder of George Floyd near the Boulder City Police Department, despite the event having been officially postponed by the organizer. There was a brief verbal quarrel with a counter-protester who stated "All Lives Matter."Carson City
On June 6, almost 60 people protested outside the Nevada Legislature in support of Black Lives Matter; a pro-police counter-protest was held as well, but both protests were peaceful.Elko
At least a dozen protesters gathered together in a peaceful event on June 4.Fallon
On June 8, approximately 70 people held a protest in Millennium Park to support Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. A smaller pro-Second Amendment protest was held nearby, which exchanged tense words with the George Floyd protesters. Three men in Ku Klux Klan-like hoods were spotted nearby.Las Vegas
On May 29, 2020, approximately 200 to 300 people rallied in the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. Hundreds of protesters gathered on the strip leading to the police arresting 80 people, including two journalists. Some protesters threw water bottles and rocks at police. 12 police officers were injured during the gathering. The following day, crowds marched to the Regional Justice Center while a separate crowd grew near the Container Park in Downtown Las Vegas. On May 30, 2,000 people gathered in downtown Las Vegas and peacefully protested along Fremont Street. However, after 10:00 pm, police sprayed tear gas on protesters and the police lieutenant made reports of vandalism and throwing of Molotov cocktails. 50 people also looted a pawn shop on Las Vegas Boulevard. An unknown number of arrests were made. On May 31, more rioting took place as at least 24 businesses in downtown Las Vegas were vandalized and a gas station was looted. Police again used tear gas to disperse protesters.On June 2, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police announced investigations into two separate shootings involving officers at the 2800 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South and the federal courthouse. On June 3, around 300 protesters engaged in an open and peaceful dialogue with police officers in front of Las Vegas City Hall.