Minneapolis Police Outside Burning AutoZone, George Floyd Protests

Minneapolis Police officers stand outside a burning AutoZone store in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd. The AutoZone, located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue, was among the first businesses to sustain significant damage during the widespread civil unrest. Officers, some equipped with riot gear and others on bicycles, maintained a presence as smoke and flames engulfed the structure. This incident underscored the intensity of the public response to police brutality and racial injustice in the city.