Minneapolis: Fire on Hennepin Ave near Granada Theatre

Fires burn on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on the night of June 3, 2021, following the shooting death of Winston Smith by federal law enforcement officers. Minneapolis Police are present as flames engulf vehicles and structures in the street near the Granada Theater. The incident occurred in the Uptown neighborhood, a commercial and cultural hub that has seen significant unrest and protests in recent years. The events of this night were part of a broader period of civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in 2020 and subsequent incidents.
Fires burn on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on the night of June 3, 2021, following the shooting death of Winston Smith by federal law enforcement officers. Minneapolis Police are present as flames engulf vehicles and structures in the street near the Granada Theater. The incident occurred in the Uptown neighborhood, a commercial and cultural hub that has seen significant unrest and protests in recent years. The events of this night were part of a broader period of civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in 2020 and subsequent incidents.
Photo taken in June 2021.
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