Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct: Burned, Barricaded

Concrete blocks over doors of burned police station in Minneapolis
Concrete blocks over doors of burned police station in Minneapolis.

Concrete blocks and razor wire secure the former entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station following its damage during protests on May 28, 2020. The precinct, located on Lake Street in Minneapolis, was set ablaze by protesters in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The incident marked a significant moment in the widespread unrest that followed Floyd's death, highlighting public anger towards police conduct and systemic injustice.

Photo taken in May 2022.

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