A live report on American TV has been interrupted by a dramatic shooting on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death.

The gunshots were heard near George Floyd Square at Minneapolis, the intersection where George Floyd died one year ago to the day.

Here’s the moment shots were fired near George Floyd Square earlier this morning. pic.twitter.com/NIWRBr6b9Y

— Philip Crowther (@PhilipinDC) May 25, 2021

US correspondent Harley Carnes told Ben Fordham the shooter got away before police could respond.

“There’s been a lot of gunplay in this country over the last couple of days.”

About 7,600 Americans have died as a result of gun violence in 2021.

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