Minneapolis: RIP Amir Locke Graffiti Near 1st Precinct

Amir Locke memorial graffiti on a downtown Minneapolis building near the 1st Precinct.
Graffiti memorializing Amir Locke is spray-painted on a building facade across from the Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis. Locke, a 22-year-old Black man, was killed by police on February 2, 2022, during a no-knock warrant execution. His death, which occurred in the context of ongoing discussions about police reform, prompted protests and further calls for accountability. This artwork serves as a public statement in the vicinity of law enforcement operations.
Photo taken in February 2022.
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