George Floyd's brother says violent protests are 'overshadowing' his memory because he 'was about peace' and the unrest is a 'destructive unity' - then promises to visit the spot where his sibling was killed
- George Floyd's brother, Terrence, spoke Monday morning about sibling's death
- Terrence called Floyd a 'motivator' who 'always saw the brighter side of things'
- Floyd, 46, was killed on Memorial Day while in the custody of Minneapolis police
- His death sparked protest worldwide with protesters chanting, 'I can't breathe'
- However, some of those demonstrations turned violent in several major US cities
- Terrence called the violence 'destructive unity' and asked for riots to stop
- He said riots are 'overshadowing' Floyd's death because he 'was about peace'
- Terrence traveled from Brooklyn, New York, to Minneapolis to visit the site where his brother was killed; he'll visit the area on Tuesday
George Floyd's younger brother has spoken out about the violent riots that have spread across several major US cities, calling for the 'destructive unity' to come to an end.
Terrence Floyd appeared on Good Morning America on Monday and was overcome with emotion as he spoke about his brother being a 'motivator' who 'always saw the brighter side of things'.
Terrence said his brother 'was about peace' and believes the violence happening during demonstrations is 'overshadowing' Floyd's memory.
Protests escalated across the country all week after video emerged of Floyd, 46, being killed during the arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The cellphone video footage showed that Floyd was handcuffed as four police officers pinned him down.
George Floyd's younger brother, Terrence (pictured), has spoken out about the violent riots that have spread across several major US cities, calling for the 'destructive unity' to come to an end
Since last Thursday, authorities across the nation have arrested more than 4,100 people. At least three people have died since the protests began.
When asked what he thought about the violence at the protests, Terrence told GMA: 'I do feel like it's overshadowing what's going on. Like I said he [Floyd] was about peace. He was about unity. But the things that's transpiring now... they may call it unity but it's destructive unity.
'That's not what my brother was about,' Terrence added.
'It's OK to be angry, but channel your anger to do something positive or make a change another way because we've been down this road already,' Terrence told GMA.
'The anger, damaging your hometown is not the way he'd want,' he added.
Terrence also revealed that he is currently in Minneapolis after traveling from Brooklyn, New York.
Terrence (right, with his brother) was overcome with emotion as he spoke about his brother being a 'motivator' who 'always saw the brighter side of things'
Derek Chauvin, a 44-year-old white cop who has since been arrested, was seen in footage kneeling on Floyd's neck for eight minutes as the victim repeatedly said he could not breathe (incident pictured)
Since last Thursday, authorities across the nation have arrested more than 4,100 people in 17 cities. At least three people have died since the protests began
![When asked what he thought about the violence at the protests, Terrence said: 'I do feel like it's overshadowing what's going on. Like I said he [Floyd] was about peace. He was about unity. But the things that's transpiring now... they may call it unity but it's destructive unity'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/06/01/14/29076448-8376517-image-a-4_1591017276633.jpg)
When asked what he thought about the violence at the protests, Terrence said: 'I do feel like it's overshadowing what's going on. Like I said he [Floyd] was about peace. He was about unity. But the things that's transpiring now... they may call it unity but it's destructive unity'
Timeline: George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparks nationwide protests
Monday, May 25
Cell phone video shows George Floyd, handcuffed and pinned to the ground, with one police officer - Derek Chauvin - kneeling on his neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Two minutes and 53 seconds of this was after Floyd was unresponsive.
Floyd, 46, is heard pleading: 'I can't breathe', as he is arrested by four cops for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store. He later died.
Tuesday, May 26
Four Minneapolis officers involved in the incident, including Chauvin and Tou Thao, are fired. Minnesota Mayor Jacob Frey says it is 'the right call'.
As calls mount for the cops to face murder charges, the FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension launch an investigation.
That night, the first of several protests over Floyd's death take place in Minneapolis, with protesters shouting: 'I can't breathe!'
People hold up their fists after protesting near the spot where George Floyd died while in custody of the Minneapolis Police, on May 26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wednesday, May 27
Protests continue into a second night in Minneapolis and spread nationwide to Los Angeles and Memphis, Tennessee.
As anger mounts, the protests become violent with one person in Minneapolis shot dead, stores are looted and buildings are set on fire.
Police in riot gear fired rubber bullets and tear gas at the thousands of protesters demanding justice for Floyd.
Mayor Frey called for the officer's to be charged and said 'I want to see justice for George Floyd.'
It is revealed Chauvin been subject to at least 12 conduct reports since 2001.
Thursday, May 28
A third night of protests with demonstrations in Minneapolis, Memphis, Louisville, Phoenix, New York City and Columbus, Ohio.
Protesters burn down the Third Precinct building while 500 National Guards are dispatched to the riots in Minneapolis.
At least 70 New Yorkers are arrested after clashing with the NYPD.
Friday, May 29
Officer Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter over Floyd's death.
Mayor Frey declares a nighttime curfew in Minneapolis that begins Friday at 8pm and extends until 6am Saturday.
Saturday, May 30
At least 25 cities impose emergency curfews as protests and demonstrations continue into the weekend.
Eleven states and DC activate the National Guard as tensions flare.
The National Guard is deployed to Los Angeles amid protests - the first time in nearly 20 years since the 1992 Los Angeles Riots
The National Guard is activated at the White House as Secret Service agents struggle control demonstrators in Washington D.C.
Police in riot gear walk through a cloud of blue smoke as they advance on protesters near the Minneapolis 5th Precinct, Saturday
Sunday, May 31
At least five people are killed during protests in Indianapolis, Chicago, Oakland, Detroit and Oakland as around 140 cities hold a sixth night of protests.
Federal Protective Services Officer Patrick Underwood is shot dead outside a federal courthouse during late night demonstrations.
The historic St. John's church, built in 1816, is set ablaze near the White House in Washington D.C. as more than 50 Secret Service agents are injured.
President Trump urged states 'get tough' by calling the National Guard to oversee protests and demands 'Law and Order!'
Trump announces on Twitter that he will designate Antifa, a loose but radical far-left group, as a terrorist organization after blaming them for protest violence.
More than 250 people are arrested in New York City as six NYPD officers are injured and looters target luxury stores in SoHo
George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests have spread internationally, with demonstrations in London and Berlin.
Derek Chauvin is moved to one of the US's most secure prisons ahead of his first court appearance on June 8.
He said he will be visiting the area where his brother was killed with hopes of 'connecting with him again' and feeling his Floyd's spirit.
Rev Kevin McCall also joined Terrence during the interview on GMA and said he and other civil rights activists from the New York City area will accompany Terrence on his trip to visit the site where his brother was killed to 'call for peace and unity'.
'We can be able to call for justice, but we need peace as well,' McCall said. 'Nobody is more angry than the family.'
Demonstrators have taken to the streets since Floyd was killed while in police custody demanding justice for his death.
Derek Chauvin, a 44-year-old white cop who has since been arrested, was seen in footage kneeling on Floyd's neck for eight minutes as the victim repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Chauvin was taken into custody on Friday after protesters called for him to be arrested. He has been charged with third-degree murder.
Floyd's family, as well as protesters, are calling for the three other officers involved in the arrest - J Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao - to be charged, too.
In Washington, DC, the National Guard was activated as almost 1,000 protesters surrounded the White House Saturday night and squared off with Secret Service agents, DC police and United States Park Police.
Law enforcement struck protesters with batons and sprayed pepper spray into the crowds as demonstrators responded by hurling fireworks and bottles at the officers.
Clashes broke out between the crowds and Secret Service agents as they surrounded the president's residence and at least three Secret Service vehicles were seen with their windows smashed and profanities scrawled on the side of them in graffiti.
In addition to DC, a total of 26 states have activated the National Guard as law enforcement buckled under the strain of the protests.
States calling for Guard assistance included California, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington state.
At least 25 cities rolled out emergency curfews to try to bring rioting and looting under control, including San Francisco, Atlanta, Louisville, Los Angeles, Portland, Columbia, South Carolina, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Seattle.
