- Tiger Woods has urged those protesting the death of George Floyd to stop “burning the very neighborhoods that we live in.”
- Floyd died on May 25 after police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly eight minutes during an arrest.
- Protests, which have in some areas included vandalism, looting, and burnt buildings, have erupted across the United States in response.
- “I remember the LA riots and learned that education is the best path forward,” Woods said in a statement. “I hope that through construction, honest conversations we can build a safer, united society.”
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Tiger Woods has urged those protesting the death of George Floyd to stop “burning the very neighborhoods that we live in.”
Floyd’s death has sparked mass protests across the United States, which have been largely peaceful, but have resulted in some areas in vandalism, break-ins, looting, burnt buildings, and violent clashes with police.
At least seven people have been shot and killed during the violence.
Woods also said the protests invoke memories of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which happened after four white LA Police Department officers were acquitted of the beating of Rodney King.
"My heart goes out to George Floyd, his loved ones and all of us who are hurting right now," Woods said in a statement. "I have always had the utmost respect for our law enforcement. They train so diligently to understand how, when and where to use force. This shocking tragedy clearly crossed that line.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) June 2, 2020
"I remember the LA riots and learned that education is the best path forward," Woods added.
"We can make our points without burning the very neighborhoods that we live in. I hope that through construction, honest conversations we can build a safer, united society."
Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 after police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for eight minutes while arresting him.
Chavin has since been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
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