Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct Fire, Lake Street Protest

Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis.
Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis.

Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.

Taken May 2020

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