National Guard at Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial

Heavy security outside Derek Chauvin trial
Heavy security outside Derek Chauvin trial.

Minnesota National Guard members stand behind fencing at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis. This security presence was established during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the murder of George Floyd. The trial, which began in March 2021, drew significant public attention and heightened security measures around the courthouse. The presence of the National Guard underscored the tense atmosphere and concerns about potential unrest following the widely publicized events of George Floyd's death.

Photo taken in March 2021.

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