Timeline of May 30 protests in Washington, D.C. 

Violence escalated as protests were held across the United States following the police killing of George Floyd. On May 30, protesters knocked down the White House security's barricade as tensions over Floyd's death mounted. On the same day, the National Guard was activated in Washington, D.C. to assist police handling angry demonstrations.

Here is a timeline of what happened according to a China Media Group (CMG) reporter at the scene:

- At 9:55 p.m. local time 

Police use rubber bullets to disperse angry protesters around the White House.

- At 10:10 p.m. local time

Police use pepper spray and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

- At 10:17 p.m. local time 

Outside the White House, a large number of protesters confront law enforcers and the standoff continues.