Our Streets barricades on Lake Street

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Our Streets fire barricades in Minneapolis

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.

Note:This image is from the July 2021 album of a continuing series following the unrest and events in Minneapolis after the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Captured on July 3, 2021.

© Chad Davis |  Licensing inquiries: chad@chaddavis.photography

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