Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police
The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.
Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis
Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.
The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site
Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.
Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site
Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.
Downtown Minneapolis business district
The downtown Minneapolis business district as seen from the Walker Art Center,.
Minneapolis Police at the Winston Smith Protest
Minneapolis Police across the street from the “Wince Marie Peace Garden”.
Barricaded Streets in Uptown Minneapolis
Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.
Dumpster Fires in Uptown Minneapolis
Shortly after the “hot rodders” dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.
Power to the People in Uptown Minneapolis
Minneapolis Police arrive at the “Wince Marie Peace Garden” after they respond to “hot rodder” and protester street closures a couple blocks away.
Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters
Protesters and who the police call “hot rodders” shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police also declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.
Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden
Protesters and who the police call “hot rodders” shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.
Barricades on Hennepin and Lagoon in Minneapolis
Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Fire at Stellas in Uptown Minneapolis
Firefighters put a dumpster fire out behind the Stella’s Fish Cafe. The restaurant has said they suffered $53,000 in damage.
No Racists Allowed at George Floyd Square
Signs at George Floyd Square on a rainy night in Minneapolis.
Sun Dog at George Floyd Square
A “sun dog” at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer?
Stop The Cover Up graffiti in Minneapolis
“Wince Way”, a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later.
Seven Points Parking Ramp Graffiti
Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.
Minneapolis Outreach Experts in Downtown Minneapolis
“Outreach Experts” walk the streets of Downtown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith mural in Uptown Minneapolis
Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.
Our Streets fire barricades in Minneapolis
Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.
Our Streets barricades on Lake Street
Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.
Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.