Minneapolis Police Clear Barricades on Lake Street

Minneapolis Police officers clear street barricades on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis following protests.
Minneapolis Police officers clear street barricades on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis following protests.

Minneapolis Police officers clear street barricades on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. These barricades were erected following the killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie in June 2021. Smith was killed by officers serving a warrant, and Marie was killed by a driver who struck protesters demonstrating against Smith's death. The presence of barricades and police response highlights the ongoing tensions and public response to police violence in the city.

Photo taken in June 2021.

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