Barricades and “Black Lives Matter” sign on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Barricades and a "Black Lives Matter" sign are visible on Lake Street in Minneapolis, a location that became a site of protest following the death of Winston Smith. Smith died in June 2021 after being shot by law enforcement officers on top of a nearby parking ramp. The protests that followed led to the temporary closure and barricading of streets in the Uptown Minneapolis area, including Lake Street, to manage public gatherings and ensure safety.