African-American George Floyd, whose custodial killing stoked widespread protests in the US and other countries over racial injustice, was laid to rest following a funeral service at a Church here that was attended by over 500 mourners. Floyd died in Minneapolis on May 25 after white police officer Derek Chauvin handcuffed and pinned him to the ground, and knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes while the 46-year-old from Houston gasped for breath. The footage, which went viral, showed Floyd pleading with the officer, saying he can-t breathe. The four police officers seen in the footage have since been charged.

Floyd-s death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction. His body arrived in Houston late on Saturday for funeral service and burial is scheduled for Tuesday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, a white horse-drawn carriage transported Floyd-s golden casket during the final mile of his funeral procession, towards the cemetery, to be buried next to his mother. The funeral service was attended by over 500 mourners, who remembered him fondly.