Minneapolis: Nicholas Kraus vehicle strikes protest barricade

Police vehicles and barricades at a cordoned Minneapolis intersection after a protest-related crash.
Police vehicles and barricades at a cordoned Minneapolis intersection after a protest-related crash.

Minneapolis, MN. On August 30, 2021, Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into a barricade of cars during a protest. The protest was held ten days after the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Law enforcement vehicles are present at the location, which has been cordoned off with police tape. The sidewalk displays chalked messages related to the protest, including "FREE AMERICA," "ABOLISH THE POLICE," and "HOW MANY MORE?"

Taken June 2021

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