Minneapolis Police in riot gear at 3rd Precinct, Lake St

Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand guard outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street during protests following the death of George Floyd. This deployment occurred on the second day of widespread protests in Minneapolis, which began in May 2020 after George Floyd's death while in police custody. The 3rd Precinct, a key police station serving a large area of South Minneapolis, became a focal point of public unrest, with its windows boarded up and officers positioned defensively. Officers, some equipped with gas masks and shields, maintained a perimeter, reflecting the heightened tensions and the significant public response to the events.