MPD: ‘Umbrella Man’ Believed To Be Member Of Hell’s Angels Who Wanted To Sow Racial Unrest During Floyd Protests

From CBS Minnesota:

By WCCO-TV

July 28, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis police have identified a suspect in connection to the “Umbrella Man” seen breaking windows and helping to incite a riot during the George Floyd protests.

According to police, the suspect was seen in viral videos breaking glass of the Auto Zone in south Minneapolis on the late afternoon of Wednesday, May 27. Looting and arson incidents started not long after. Until then, the protests were relatively quiet, according to police.

“The actions of this person created an atmosphere of hostility and tension … this individual’s sole aim was to incite violence,” Minneapolis police said.

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