Winston Smith Graffiti on Cedar Lake Trail, Minneapolis

Winston Smith was assassinated by the MPD
Graffiti on a construction fence along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis reads "WINSTON SMITH WAS ASSASSINATED BY THE MPD." This message refers to the death of Winston Smith, who was killed by Minneapolis Police Department officers in April 2023. The incident occurred during an attempt to serve a federal warrant. The graffiti serves as a memorial and a protest against police actions, reflecting broader community concerns that emerged during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Photo taken in April 2023.
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