A look back at Phoenix police protests leading up to DOJ investigation

Protester Robert Dossie expresses his feeling to the Phoenix Police officers in response to George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Phoenix, June 1, Arizona.

Protesters demonstrate outside Phoenix City Hall as the City Council holds a virtual meeting in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Phoenix, June 3, 2020.

All Black Lives Matter Arizona hosted a protest at Camelback Road and Central Ave for Jacob Blake, the man shot by Kenosha police.

Protesters march on Phoenix Police headquarters after a rally at Eastlake Park to remember Dion Johnson in Phoenix on May 29, 2020. Johnson was shot and killed during a struggle with a DPS trooper on May 25.

Police and protesters face off during a Justice for George Floyd rally in downtown Phoenix on May 28, 2020.

Hundreds of people lay down on Van Buren Street in downtown Phoenix for 8 minutes as part of the tenth day of protests on June 6, 2020, on behalf of George Floyd, Dion Johnson, and others who were killed by police across the country. The protest was held in solidarity with protests across the country against police violence.

Protesters with AZ Churches Stand Together rally at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, in Phoenix on June 2, 2020, to sing, pray and lament the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis.

Protester Robert Dossie expresses his feeling to the Phoenix Police officers in response to George Floyd, who died in police custody on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Phoenix, June 1, 2020.

Police point a gun towards protesters who marched on Phoenix Police headquarters after a rally at Eastlake Park in Phoenix on May 29, 2020, to remember Dion Johnson was shot and killed during a struggle with a DPS trooper on May 25.

Robert Dossie bumps fists with an officer holding a line outside the Phoenix Police Department in downtown Phoenix on June 1, 2020. People have been demonstrating for George Floyd, killed by police in Minnesota, and Dion Johnson, shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer in Phoenix.

Phoenix Police officers brace themselves as protesters march towards them in downtown Phoenix on June 1, 2020. People have been demonstrating for George Floyd, killed by police in Minnesota, and Dion Johnson, shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer in Phoenix.

Police watch the protesters in downtown Phoenix during a march on May 30, 2020, to honor the life of George Floyd, 46, who died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, 2020.

Police fire a gun over the protesters who marched on Phoenix Police headquarters after a rally at Eastlake Park in Phoenix, May 29, 2020, to remember Dion Johnson was shot and killed during a struggle with a DPS trooper on May 25.

Protesters stand off with police outside the Phoenix Police Headquarters during a protest in Phoenix on May 30, 2020.

Protesters were tear gassed by Phoenix police outside Phoenix Convention Center after President Donald Trump's visit in Phoenix on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.

Phoenix Police officers in riot gear in riot gear fire pepper balls at a protester outside police headquarters during a rally in Phoenix on May 29, 2020, and march to remember Dion Johnson who was shot and killed during a struggle with a DPS trooper on May 25.

Phoenix Police in riot gear break-up protesters outside police headquarters during a rally and march in Phoenix on May 29, 2020, to remember Dion Johnson who was shot and killed during a struggle with a DPS trooper on May 25.

Police arrest protesters on 9th and Garfield streets in downtown Phoenix on May 31, 2020. People have been demonstrating for George Floyd, killed by police in Minnesota, and Dion Johnson, shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer in Phoenix.

Protesters hold up signs in front of a Phoenix police patrol car during a march against police brutality on June 4, 2020, in downtown Phoenix.

Viri Hernandez of Poder in Action speaks during a protest on Friday, June 21, 2019, outside Phoenix Police Department Headquarters in Phoenix. After Alejandro Hernandez and Hector Lopez were fatally shot by police in separate incidents, the department has refused to give either family the police reports.

Viri Hernandez of Poder in Action speaks during a protest on Friday, June 21, 2019, outside Phoenix Police Department Headquarters in Phoenix. After Alejandro Hernandez and Hector Lopez were fatally shot by police in separate incidents, the department has refused to give either family the police reports.

A Phoenix police officer listens to protesters as they gather around a police vehicle at the intersection of Jefferson Street and First Avenue in downtown Phoenix for the eighth day of protests on June 4, 2020, on behalf of George Floyd, Dion Johnson, and others who were killed by police across the country. The protest was held in solidarity with protests across the country against police violence.

Police arrest protesters on 9th and Garfield streets in downtown Phoenix on May 31, 2020. People have been demonstrating for George Floyd, killed by police in Minnesota, and Dion Johnson, shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer in Phoenix.

Police arrest protesters on 9th and Garfield streets in downtown Phoenix on May 31, 2020. People have been demonstrating for George Floyd, killed by police in Minnesota, and Dion Johnson, shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer in Phoenix.

Attorney General Merrick Garland, accompanied by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke, right, speaks at a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, where he announced that the Department of Justice is opening an investigation into the city of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department.

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke, right, accompanied by Attorney General Merrick Garland, left, speaks at a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, to announce that the Department of Justice is opening an investigation into the city of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department.