Minneapolis Police Officer Reloads Less Lethal Weapon at 3rd Precinct

A Minneapolis Police officer, wearing a gas mask and tactical gear, reloads a less-lethal weapon outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. This event took place on the second day of widespread protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The 3rd Precinct, located at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue, became a central site for public protests against police brutality and systemic racism. Less-lethal weapons were utilized by law enforcement during the civil unrest, intended to control crowds without fatal force. The protests originating in Minneapolis quickly grew into a national movement advocating for police reform and racial justice.