Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin Residents of Minnesota whose family members died in police encounters voiced their distress on Thursday. This reaction follows the Minnesota Republican Party’s decision to hold a public prayer for Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is currently incarcerated for the murder of George Floyd.

• Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police expressed their views on Thursday.
• Their statements were in response to the state Republican Party holding a public prayer for Derek Chauvin.
• Derek Chauvin is a former police officer imprisoned for murdering George Floyd.