Protests in Greensboro over the death of George Floyd turned destructive overnight Saturday and into the morning, representing perhaps the most chaotic uprising the city has seen in years.
As the sun rose on Sunday, police, business owners, and city crews assessed the damage and began the cleanup process. Community members walked and drove by to see for themselves the state of downtown.
At least 19 businesses sustained damage in the 500 and 600 blocks of S. Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, including broken windows, stolen merchandise, and ransacked interiors.
Debris left behind on the streets and sidewalk included glass shards, alcohol bottles, burned clothing, a baby stroller, masks, and trash.
WFMY News 2's Ben Smart shared photos of the cleanup on Twitter.