Minneapolis Uptown Memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie

A memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie features chalk art and candlelight on a Minneapolis street.
A memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie features chalk art and candlelight on a Minneapolis street.

A memorial for Winston Smith and Deona Marie is illuminated by candlelight on a street in Minneapolis. The memorial features chalk art and flower petals scattered across the pavement, with traffic cones indicating a blocked-off area. Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, and Marie died when a vehicle drove through protest barricades. The "Boogie World" references on the street allude to Smith's middle name, highlighting the personal impact of these events on the community.

Photo taken in June 2021.

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