One year on, Minneapolis marks anniversary of George Floyd's murder A remembrance and a vigil are among the events planned on Tuesday. Author: Tuesday marks a year to the day that George Floyd died during his arrest by Minneapolis Police Department, sparking off global calls for racial justice, efforts to implement long-lasting change in policing, and a period of civil unrest from which the city is still recovering. The anniversary of Floyd's murder, which last month led to the conviction of former MPD officer Derek Chauvin – with three more former officers due to stand trial for aiding and abetting in 2022, will be marked with a series of events in Minneapolis and nationally on Tuesday.