Minneapolis Police confront Winston Smith protesters on Lake Street

Minneapolis Police officers confront protesters on Lake Street on June 3, 2021, following the death of Winston Smith Jr.
Minneapolis Police officers confront protesters on Lake Street on June 3, 2021, following the death of Winston Smith Jr.

Minneapolis Police officers confront protesters on Lake Street in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021. The gathering occurred hours after Winston Smith Jr. was killed by police in a parking garage in the Uptown neighborhood. Smith's death, which occurred during a mental health call, sparked protests and unrest in the city. The incident added to the ongoing tensions surrounding police conduct and accountability in Minneapolis.

Photo taken in June 2021.

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