Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Note:This image is from the July 2021 album of a continuing series following the unrest and events in Minneapolis after the May 25th, 2020 murder of George Floyd.

Captured on July 22, 2021.

© Chad Davis |  Licensing inquiries: chad@chaddavis.photography

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