Homeless man on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Police riot response

Man in wheelchair with Minneapolis Police
Man in wheelchair with Minneapolis Police.

A man sits on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, holding a sign for assistance, as Minneapolis Police officers and vehicles respond to unrest. This event occurred after false rumors of a police shooting led to rioting in the downtown area. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian and transit mall, has served as a central commercial and public space in Minneapolis since its initial development in the 1960s. The man later died by suicide, adding a tragic dimension to the events of the Minneapolis Uprising.

Photo taken in August 2020.

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