George Floyd death: Oakland protest ends in flames, dozens detained, storefronts damaged

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- George Floyd protests in Oakland turned violent Friday night after demonstrators clashed with Oakland police officers, leaving local businesses with shattered storefronts and significant damage.The group began marching around 8 p.m. Friday and made their way to the interstate as officers monitored the situation from afar.Some of the protesters entered I-880 on the southbound side and started walking on the interstate as cars tried to avoid hitting them.According to authorities as of Saturday morning, 60 suspected looters were detained for further investigation, 18 people were arrested by Oakland police and four others were arrested by other agencies during the protests.Six Oakland police officers and seven other members of law enforcement were injured, according to preliminary information.Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf reacted to Friday's violence, saying "Last night the City of Oakland created a safe space for the justified rage, anger and grief at the state-sponsored killing of George Floyd. That rage crossed a line. We cannot tolerate vandalism or violence in our city."Early Saturday morning, the FBI confirmed to ABC News a contracted security officer with the Federal Protective Service of the Department of Homeland Security was killed and another was injured outside of the Oakland federal building.The FBI, along with the Oakland Police Department, are now investigating.It's unclear whether the officers' death and injury are connected to Friday's protests.Saturday morning, there was heavy law enforcement presence outside the federal building.Because of the "civil disturbance," BART said the 12th Street Oakland City Center was closed and trains were not stopping at the station Friday night.At 9:45 p.m. a video surfaced on Twitter showing the Chase Bank being set on fire:And another of what appears to be looters at the Target store on Broadway at 27th:New video Saturday morning shows damage to Target and Walgreens stores in Downtown Oakland and the Mercedes-Benz dealership.Alameda Sheriff Sgt. Ray Kelly spoke with ABC7 News Friday night about the impact of what happened in Minneapolis on the whole country."What happened in Minneapolis is heartbreaking," he said.He says for law enforcement who dedicate their life to community service, this "hurts your heart," and it's hard to regain trust from the public that took so long to build."One incident anywhere in the country has this gigantic ripple effect and it doesn't matter which patch you have on your arm, or what city you're from, the fact that you wear a badge, that you represent, in this case, something horrendous that happened to a member of the community."Earlier Friday, Oakland Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said the department was aware of the demonstrations planned for Friday night and possibly the weekend in response to the in-custody death of Floyd. According to Manheimer, the department wants to voice that it understands the tensions within our communities and that it stands with the Oakland community as they receive this "disturbing situation" in Minneapolis.She stressed that Oakland Police Department's role is to create safe places for freedom of speech and demonstrations."We as the police need to create that balance of ensuring rights of everyone to demonstrate and to have a safe place that they can voice their frustration," she said.Manheimer added that she wants to be sure there is no violence or destruction in the community during these demonstrations and said police will take enforcement action if there is damage to property or violence.About 60 people demonstrated peacefully Thursday afternoon.The protest was underway by 3:55 p.m. No one was arrested and no one was cited. Police said officers did not have to use any force and no damage was reported.The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on Floyd's neck was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case that sparked protests across the United States and violence in Minneapolis.Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Freeman did not provide immediate details, but said a criminal complaint would be made available later Friday and that more charges were possible.In the video, Chauvin is seen kneeling on Floyd's neck as Floyd is on the ground. He gradually becomes motionless as Chauvin and three other officers ignore bystanders' shouts to get off him. Freeman said the investigation continues into the other three officers, but that authorities "felt it appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator."Freeman highlighted the "extraordinary speed" in charging the case just four days after Floyd's death, but also defended himself against questions about why it did not happen sooner. He said his office needed time to put together evidence, including what he called the "horrible" video by a bystander. He said he would not bring a case unless he had enough evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.