Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct Barricaded with Razor Wire

Minneapolis police behind razor wire in Northeast Minneapolis
Minneapolis police behind razor wire in Northeast Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct is shown fortified with razor wire and chain-link fencing. This security measure was implemented during the period surrounding the Derek Chauvin murder trial in 2021. The precinct, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serves as a key law enforcement facility for the city's north side. The extensive use of razor wire reflects the heightened security concerns and the volatile atmosphere in the city during that time, following widespread protests and unrest.

Photo taken in March 2021.

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