Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis

Chalked memorial message "We love you Winston" on a concrete pillar in Uptown Minneapolis.
A memorial message reading "We love you Winston" is chalked onto a concrete pillar in Uptown Minneapolis. This marks the location where Winston Smith, a graffiti artist, was fatally shot by law enforcement on June 3, 2021. His death occurred during a period of heightened tension and protests in the city, following the murder of George Floyd the previous year. The memorial serves as a reminder of the ongoing community grief and calls for accountability.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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