Helicopter over Dolal Idd Protest, 36th & Cedar, Minneapolis

A police helicopter's spotlight illuminates the night sky above 36th Street and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest. This gathering took place outside the Holiday Gas station, the site where Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30, 2020. The protest was part of the broader Black Lives Matter movement, with community members assembling to demand accountability. A van displaying 'BLACK LIVES MATTER' messaging is visible, reflecting the widespread support for the cause. The helicopter's presence highlights the police surveillance often accompanying public protests in the city.
A police helicopter's spotlight illuminates the night sky above 36th Street and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest. This gathering took place outside the Holiday Gas station, the site where Dolal Idd was killed by Minneapolis Police on December 30, 2020. The protest was part of the broader Black Lives Matter movement, with community members assembling to demand accountability. A van displaying 'BLACK LIVES MATTER' messaging is visible, reflecting the widespread support for the cause. The helicopter's presence highlights the police surveillance often accompanying public protests in the city.
Photo taken in December 2020.
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