After protests on Friday escalated into riots, with crowds throwing debris at police officers and hundreds of people being arrested, city leaders are calling for protesters to peacefully practice their First Amendment rights.
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Saturday's march began in Third Ward where Floyd grew up and continued down Emancipation Ave.
Hundreds of people filled the streets to march from Emancipation Park to City Hall.
During the vigil and rally, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and other officers marched for three hours with protesters.
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"I'm proud of this Third Ward crowd, predominantly Third Ward crowd, who paid homage to the Floyd family by lifting up his name, calling for change and keeping the focus on him," Acevedo said.
WATCH: Chief Art Acevedo speaks about second night of protests in Houston
HPD Chief speaks after marching in Third Ward
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Floyd died in handcuffs when an officer kneeled on his neck for at least eight minutes in Minneapolis. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, has been arrested and charged with third degree murder.
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