Winston Smith Memorial, Uptown Minneapolis

A memorial tribute with candles and flowers is laid out on a rooftop parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis.
A memorial tribute to Winston Smith is laid out on the rooftop of a parking garage in Uptown Minneapolis. The tribute, consisting of numerous candles, flowers, and chalk messages, marks the location where Smith was killed by a federal task force on June 3, 2021. This event occurred during a period of heightened tension and protests in the city, following the murder of George Floyd the previous year. The memorial serves as a focal point for remembrance and a reminder of the ongoing discussions surrounding police brutality and accountability.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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