They did not turn and run. It was a de-escalating retreat.
By letting them burn their own neighborhood, they saved lives be not engaging.
The Police are not going to engage the rioters like that. That is not productive. And it’s not worth making martyrs over.
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em. On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.
Surprise! Not everyone agrees with that.
"Minneapolis has once again descended into chaos. The police have retreated. And where is the National Guard? Well, they set up a defensive perimeter, and then they ran away. I’m not kidding"