Minneapolis Uprising: The Murder of George Floyd
Photography from Minneapolis

Minneapolis Uprising – May 2020

May 1–31, 2020 Minneapolis

May 2020 in Minneapolis was defined by an unprecedented wave of unrest and collective grief following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25, 2020. Within hours of video of Floyd’s death spreading widely, thousands of residents gathered in south Minneapolis and transformed public space into sites of protest and memorialization. What began as impromptu demonstrations rapidly escalated into sustained mass protests that drew international attention to systemic racism and police brutality.

Key dates
  • May 25, 2020 — George Floyd is murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, triggering immediate public outrage and demonstrations.
  • May 26, 2020 — Protests begin in south Minneapolis near 38th Street and Chicago Avenue and expand across the city.
  • May 27–29, 2020 — Civil unrest escalates with widespread arson, looting, and confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement throughout Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
  • May 28, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct building is overtaken and set on fire during nighttime demonstrations.
  • May 29–30, 2020 — Emergency declarations and National Guard deployments occur as unrest spreads and significant property destruction is reported across commercial corridors.
  • Late May 2020 — The site at 38th Street & Chicago evolves into a sustained memorial and community gathering space.
Year Index
Ambulance on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis
May 5, 2020 — An ambulance with activated emergency lights moves along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on the evening of May 5, 2020. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian and transit corridor, was originally designed in the 1960s and has since undergone significant renovations to enhance its role as a center for commerce and public activity.
Couple holding a Justice for George Floyd poster in Minneapolis
May 26, 2020 — Two individuals hold a sign advocating for justice on 36th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sign, reading "Justice for George Floyd" and "BLM," also includes a phone number for the District Attorney, urging public action.
Proteter holds up a Black Lives Matter protest sign
May 26, 2020 — Protesters gather on East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. This protest occurred the day after George Floyd was killed by police at this intersection, sparking widespread outrage and calls for racial justice. Participants held signs, including one stating "BLACK LIVES MATTER!! Stop the Killing!!", to voice their demands for accountability and an end to police brutality.
Protesters gather outside of Cup Foods
May 26, 2020 — Protesters gathered on East 38th Street outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis Police at this location. This initial protest marked the immediate public response to Floyd's death, which quickly escalated into a national and international movement against police brutality and systemic racism.
Protester holding signs at George Floyd Square
May 26, 2020 — A protester holds a sign during a march on 38th Street in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. This protest took place the day after George Floyd was killed by police near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, initiating a period of significant civil unrest and calls for justice.
Stop letting cops be the judge jury and executioner sign
May 26, 2020 — Protesters march on East 38th Street in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, during demonstrations that began the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. The photograph centers on a hand-lettered sign reading, “STOP LETTING THESE COPS BE THE JUDGE, JURY & EXECUTIONER,” as marchers move through the corridor toward the Third Precinct police station.
I can’t breath sign where George Floyd died
May 26, 2020 — A memorial featuring an "I Can't Breathe" sign and an array of flowers marks the site where George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. This impromptu tribute is located at the intersection of E 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, an area now widely known as George Floyd Square.
Protesters marching down 38th Street in Minneapolis
May 26, 2020 — Protesters gather outside Cup Foods at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, one day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police at this location.
Mourners at the George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
May 26, 2020 — A memorial to George Floyd at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis is visited by mourners on May 26, 2020, the day after his death. Outside Cup Foods, flowers, balloons, handwritten signs, and other tributes lined the curb as the intersection became an early gathering place for grief and demands for justice. The site later became widely known as George Floyd Square.
Signs flowers and bears left at George Floyd memorial
May 26, 2020 — Memorial tributes at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis fill the pavement at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue on May 26, 2020, the day after George Floyd was killed there. Flowers, handwritten messages, stuffed animals, and signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “My Life Matters” mark the site as mourners and demonstrators began transforming the intersection into a place of remembrance.
Protesters arrive at the Minneapolis Police 3rd precinct
May 26, 2020 — Protesters surround the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched the 2 miles from 38th St and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.
Protesters outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis holding Black Lives Matter signs.
May 26, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, one day after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. The precinct became a major gathering point in the early days of the protests calling for police accountability and justice for George Floyd.
Protester stands on top of a squad car with hands up
May 26, 2020 — A protester stands on top of a Minneapolis Police squad car outside the 3rd Precinct. The large crowd marched from 38th Street and Chicago Ave the day after George Floyd was killed.
Damaged Minneapolis police SUV outside the Third Precinct, with Minnehaha Liquors in the background.
May 26, 2020 — A damaged Minneapolis Police squad car, unit 342, sits outside the Third Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, with the Minnehaha Liquor sign visible across the street. Broken windows, blackened doors, and police tape mark the vehicle after unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The Third Precinct became a major location for protests and confrontations in the days that followed.
Protester with gallons of milk at the 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — A protester carries jugs of milk outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during the widespread protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. This image was taken on May 26, 2020, the day after Floyd's death. The 3rd Precinct building, a central facility for the Minneapolis Police Department, exhibits damage including broken windows and graffiti, reflecting its role as a focal point of the civil unrest. Milk was commonly used by protesters to alleviate the effects of tear gas and chemical irritants deployed by law enforcement during the demonstrations.
Protesters with hands up at the 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Protesters hold their fists up outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct police station. Police officers behind broken glass on day 1 of protests after the death of George Floyd the night before.
MPD disperse protesters with less lethal at 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers deployed less-lethal weapons to disperse protesters near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in May 2020. These protests erupted following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, leading to widespread civil unrest. Protesters marched from the site of George Floyd's death to the 3rd Precinct, which became a central location for expressing community grievances against police brutality. The precinct building served as a significant focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Minneapolis police fire less-lethal munitions near the 3rd Precinct as a protester runs past.
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers fire less-lethal munitions on a street near the 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, as a protester runs through the foreground holding a sign. The officers are wearing helmets and gas masks during demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd and intensified around the precinct.
Minneapolis Police Deploy Tear Gas at 3rd Precinct
May 26, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers advance through tear gas near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests following the death of George Floyd. Officers, equipped with protective gear, pushed protesters and media away from the police station, which served as a focal point for the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020.
Rain comes down on Lake Street the day after George Floyd was killed. Earlier in the evening protesters marched from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.
May 26, 2020 — Rain comes down on Lake Street the day after George Floyd was killed. Earlier in the evening protesters marched from 38th Street and Chicago Avenue to the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct.
Cops Murder Abolish Police
May 26, 2020 — Graffiti reading “RIP GEORGE FLOYD!!!” and a banner stating “COPS MURDER! ABOLISH POLICE!” are displayed along Lake Street in South Minneapolis on May 26, 2020. The messages appeared the day after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, as protest signs, memorials, and other written statements spread across the area.
Dollar Tree with shattered windows in Minneapolis after unrest on May 27, 2020.
May 27, 2020 — A Dollar Tree store in Minneapolis has broken front windows and debris on the sidewalk on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which affected businesses across the city. Merchandise and store fixtures are visible through the shattered glass at the storefront.
Target store during Minneapolis riots
May 27, 2020 — The interior of a Target store in Minneapolis is filled with haze as people move through the self-checkout area on May 27, 2020. The store, across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, sustained damage during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Person photographing a shattered Target window on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 27, 2020 — A person photographs the interior of the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis through shattered front windows on May 27, 2020. The damage was sustained during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Located in the East Lake Street commercial corridor, the store was among numerous businesses in south Minneapolis that were broken into or damaged that week.
Target Store while it was looted during Minneapolis riot
May 27, 2020 — The interior of a Target store in Minneapolis is filled with smoke or haze, with merchandise scattered across the floor and damaged displays visible on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when businesses across Minneapolis were vandalized and looted.
Graffiti on a Target sign in Minneapolis as protesters gather below.
May 27, 2020 — A Target shopping center sign in Minneapolis is marked with graffiti reading “Justice for George” and “Abolish Police” on May 27, 2020. The sign also lists Cub Foods and Dollar Tree, while a crowd gathers at street level near the commercial center. This location was across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct, which became a major gathering point in the protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Sunset behind a looted target store
May 27, 2020 — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is seen at sunset on May 27, 2020, with its parking lot filled with cars and the downtown skyline visible in the distance. The store stands directly across from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct in South Minneapolis.
A target store being looted during protests
May 27, 2020 — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 27, 2020, as people and vehicles crowd the parking lot during looting and unrest after the killing of George Floyd. The store stood near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area that became a major center of protest and property damage in the first days after Floyd’s death.
Protesters and police at the third precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at Minnehaha Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as officers stand on the roof and at the entrance to the building. The demonstration took place during the second day of protests after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, one day before the precinct was evacuated and later burned.
Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street near Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The demonstration took place two days after the death of George Floyd in police custody, as crowds assembled at the Third Precinct station. Minneapolis police officers are visible outside the building and on the roof while people in the street hold signs and raise their hands toward the precinct.
Minneapolis Police fire at protesters at 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers stand on the roof and at the entrance of the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as protesters gather behind barricades outside the building. Several officers aiming less-lethal launchers from the roof, while boarded and damaged windows are visible across the front of the precinct. The station became a central location in the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd earlier that week.
Minneapolis police on the 3rd Precinct roof in south Minneapolis during protests.
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers stand on the roof of the department’s 3rd Precinct station in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Several officers are equipped with helmets, shields, and less-lethal launchers as the building became a flashpoint during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd two days earlier.
Minneapolis police and protesters in Minneapolis
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The building’s entrance and windows are boarded and broken, with graffiti visible on the plywood as crowds gather in the foreground.
Protesters with their hands up outside 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters and Minneapolis police officers face each other outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Officers in riot gear stand on the entrance steps and behind metal barricades while demonstrators gather in the street with many raising their hands.
Minneapolis Police on top of police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police on the roof of the 3rd Precinct as protesters gathered outside following the killing of George Floyd days earlier.
Minneapolis Police and protesters at police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as demonstrators gather in the foreground. The precinct became a central location during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police two days earlier.
Protesters with their hands up at 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Protesters gather at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. The intersection, directly across from the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct, became a major gathering point that evening.
Protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis.
May 27, 2020 — A protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020. The messages on the panel include “COPS R SLAVE CATCHERS” and “Fuck 12,” written during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Woman holds up sign reading cold blooded murder
May 27, 2020 — A protester holds a hand-lettered sign reading “Cold Blooded Murder” outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central gathering point in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Minneapolis Police officer during a protest
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made on the second day of protests after the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct had become a central location for demonstrations against police violence and racial injustice.
Police officer reloads his less lethal weapon
May 27, 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask, helmet, and tactical gear reloads a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made during the protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct became a central location for clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
Minneapolis Police aims his less lethal weapon
May 27, 2020 — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask and tactical gear aims a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.
Minneapolis Police in front of their sign at 3rd Precinct
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear and gas masks stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Minneapolis police guard their police station
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central location during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Man yells at police guarding the 3rd Precinct station
May 27, 2020 — A man on a motorcycle confronts Minneapolis Police officers stationed outside the 3rd Precinct during protests in May 2020. These protests began on May 26, 2020, following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. On the second day of protests, a crowd gathered near the precinct, which served as a focal point for public outcry against police brutality. Officers, protected by metal barriers, maintained a perimeter as protesters voiced their grievances.
Protesters on lake street during riots
May 27, 2020 — East Lake Street in South Minneapolis is crowded with cars and pedestrians outside an electronics store on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Riot damaged store on Lake Street in Minneapolis
May 27, 2020 — Outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in South Minneapolis during protests and riots following the death of George Floyd 2 days earlier. Calvin Horton Jr. was shot and killed here by the business owner.
Fire department put fires out during riots
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department vehicles block East Lake Street at Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020, as firefighters work amid heavy smoke, flashing emergency lights, and debris scattered across the roadway. The AutoZone store at this corner was the first major fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Fire department on Lake Street during riots
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department works on putting out fires on the corner of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue. The AutoZone on the corner was the first fire lit during the uprising.
AutoZone on fire during Minneapolis riots
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.
Minneapolis Fire Department put fires out during riots
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Fire Department crews respond to fires on Minnehaha Avenue near East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The response took place during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when multiple businesses and properties along Lake Street were damaged or burned.
Wendy’s with ACAB wtritten on the side
May 27, 2020 — A Wendy’s restaurant on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis stands across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct on May 27, 2020. Graffiti including “ACAB” and references to George Floyd covers the restaurant exterior.
Police officers on bikes during George Floyd riots
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Coliseum Building on 27th Avenue South during the second day of protests in Minneapolis. These protests followed the death of George Floyd, which occurred on May 25, 2020. The Coliseum Building, a significant commercial and office structure built in 1917, and the Hennepin County Medical Center East Lake Clinic are visible, with graffiti on the clinic's facade. This area along 27th Avenue South was a key location during the widespread civil unrest in late May 2020, reflecting the community's response to the events.
Police officers on bikes as buildings burn behind them
May 27, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers stand outside a burning AutoZone store in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd. The AutoZone, located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue, was among the first businesses to sustain significant damage during the widespread civil unrest.
Wendy’s on fire with graffiti on the side
May 27, 2020 — The Wendy's restaurant located on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis was engulfed in flames on May 28, 2020. This occurred on the second day of widespread protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. The building's brick exterior is covered with graffiti, including messages expressing anti-police and anti-capitalist sentiments. The destruction of commercial properties, such as this fast-food establishment, became a visible manifestation of the intense civil unrest and community frustration during the Minneapolis Uprising.
Graffiti reading "FUCK JACOB FREY" on a vacant storefront window in Minneapolis.
May 27, 2020 — Graffiti reading “FUCK JACOB FREY” is painted on the window of a vacant retail storefront in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. A Wellington Management “For Lease” sign remains posted inside the glass-fronted space, while additional white paint marks cover much of the facade. The image was made during the second night of protests after the killing of George Floyd, in the area near the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
Damaged Aldi entrance in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests, with shattered glass and debris.
May 27, 2020 — The entrance of an Aldi grocery store in Minneapolis bears broken glass and damage on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Store signage and a COVID-19 safety notice remain visible inside the vestibule, placing the damage in the early months of the pandemic. Commercial property damage and looting affected businesses across Minneapolis as demonstrations spread through the city.
Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis with fireworks overhead and traffic light trails at night.
May 27, 2020 — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is seen at night on May 27, 2020, with fireworks overhead and vehicle light trails crossing the street in the foreground. The photograph was made on the second day of major protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. Graffiti on the building and the late-night activity place the fast-food outlet within the unrest affecting commercial corridors in south Minneapolis.
Protesters near a small fire on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis at night.
May 27, 2020 — Protesters stand near a small fire and improvised barricades on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on the night of May 27, 2020. The photograph was made during demonstrations that followed the death of George Floyd, with smoke, fencing, and street obstructions visible along the roadway. Emergency lights are visible in the background as people move around the blocked-off street.
Emergency vehicles on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis near AutoZone and Minnehaha Liquors during protests.
May 27, 2020 — Emergency vehicles and police line Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis near the AutoZone and Minnehaha Liquors stores on the night of May 27, 2020. The photograph shows firefighters working beside a fire truck, officers in riot gear farther down the street, and debris scattered across the roadway during protests following the killing of George Floyd. This commercial stretch of South Minneapolis became one of the most heavily affected areas during the unrest.
FLOYD graffiti under the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past.
May 27, 2020 — Graffiti reading “FLOYD” covers the tiled wall beneath the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past on the night of May 27, 2020. Additional messages including “RIP GF” and other anti-police graffiti surround the large tag. The markings appeared in the area during the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Broken storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with an “In This Together” sign.
May 27, 2020 — A shattered storefront window on Lake Street in Minneapolis frames a sign reading “we’ve always been IN THIS TOGETHER” on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The sign appears to be a public-health message from the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the broken glass at a retail business along one of the city’s main commercial corridors.
Broken windows at the Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis as security guards stand inside.
May 27, 2020 — The Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis stands behind cracked and punctured front glass on the night of May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd, when businesses in central Minneapolis were being secured and assessed.
Everlake housing under construction burns on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake housing development under construction on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns during the early hours of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred amid unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as flames spread through the wood-framed structure and debris, downed lines, and a damaged car filled the street in front of the site.
Everlake Apartments burning in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake Apartments, a six-story housing development in Minneapolis, burn during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and disturbances following the death of George Floyd, with the building near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.
Burning Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest.
May 28, 2020 — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the windows and across the roofline, while graffiti including “Justice 4 George” is painted on the building’s exterior. The fire occurred during several nights of destruction and protest in Minneapolis after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.
Everlake Apartments construction fire in Minneapolis as a driver passes the burning site at night.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake Apartments construction site in Minneapolis burns during the early hours of May 28, 2020. The six-story housing development, still under construction, was heavily damaged as fire moved through the wood-frame structure. The blaze occurred during protests in the city following the police killing of George Floyd, with flames, smoke, and debris filling the street around the site.
Everlake development fire in Minneapolis as a person leans from an SUV beside the burning construction site.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake development in Minneapolis burns on May 28, 2020, as a person leans out of an SUV in the foreground and flames consume the six-story housing project under construction. The fire occurred near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Everlake was one of several properties damaged as protests and civil disorder spread through the area.
Everlake apartments burn in Minneapolis as a woman watches from a vehicle during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake apartment building burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The six-story residential development stood near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area where protests had intensified after the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the structure as a bystander watches from a vehicle in the foreground.
Everlake development burns in Minneapolis as people ride past in an SUV.
May 28, 2020 — The Everlake housing development in Minneapolis burns on May 28, 2020, as flames consume the six-story residential building under construction near the city’s Third Precinct police station. The fire occurred during overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Smoke-filled alley at East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during overnight fires.
May 28, 2020 — An alley near East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is filled with smoke and backlit by fire during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. A vehicle moves through the alley as flames burn behind nearby buildings, illuminating utility poles, wires, and the walls of adjacent structures. The fires occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Fire behind a house on East 29th Street in Minneapolis at night.
May 28, 2020 — A fire burns across from a residence on East 29th Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second day of protests in the city after the death of George Floyd, when multiple fires were reported in neighborhoods near the demonstrations.
People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns beyond the buildings.
May 28, 2020 — People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns across the street in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when fires and property damage spread through parts of south Minneapolis.
Damaged US Bank ATM on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest.
May 28, 2020 — A damaged US Bank ATM stands on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The machine’s front panels have been torn open, exposing internal components and leaving debris scattered around the base. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.
Shattered U.S. Bank drive-through window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and broken glass.
May 28, 2020 — A damaged drive-through window at a U.S. Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 28, 2020. The glass is shattered, debris is scattered below the opening, and graffiti reading “Black” and “Pigs” is painted across the window and brick wall. The damage occurred during unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor were vandalized and looted.
Burning AutoZone on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with graffiti during May 2020 unrest.
May 28, 2020 — The AutoZone store at 2700 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct. Flames have consumed much of the one-story commercial building, leaving the roofline partially collapsed as graffiti covers the exterior wall. The fire occurred during the first nights of unrest after the murder of George Floyd.
AutoZone burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd’s killing.
May 28, 2020 — The AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the auto-parts retailer was among the first commercial buildings destroyed by fire in the area.
Minneapolis police officer by patrol SUVs as an AutoZone burns in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020.
May 28, 2020 — A Minneapolis police officer stands beside patrol vehicles as the AutoZone store burns in Minneapolis early on May 28, 2020. The fire was photographed during the second night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and other properties in the city were damaged or destroyed.
Minneapolis police watch a burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests.
May 28, 2020 — Minneapolis police officers stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis as a commercial building burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the protests and property destruction that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Minneapolis police SUV in front of a burning commercial building during George Floyd protest fires.
May 28, 2020 — A Minneapolis Police squad car is parked in front of burning commercial buildings in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. Visible signage and context identify the businesses as an AutoZone and a Wendy’s, both engulfed in flames during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis after looting, with merchandise scattered on the floor.
May 28, 2020 — The interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is shown in disarray after looting in late May 2020. Merchandise, boxes, and store fixtures are strewn across the floor while display cases and sales counters remain in place inside the retail shop. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Damaged Target store entrance in Uptown Minneapolis with overturned carts and debris.
May 28, 2020 — The Target store in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured with debris on the sidewalk and displaced shopping carts at the entrance in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The damage followed unrest in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter protesters at Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, with signs including one reading “Black Lives Matter.” The demonstration took place at the county’s main government and courthouse complex at 300 South 6th Street during protests following the killing of George Floyd.
Protesters outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis with signs as officers watch.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations following the murder of George Floyd. The Government Center was one of several downtown sites where crowds assembled during the days of protest in Minneapolis.
George Floyd protesters on 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis beneath a skyway.
May 28, 2020 — A protest march for George Floyd fills 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Demonstrators carry signs reading “Justice for George,” “Black Lives Matter,” and “Stop Police Brutality” as they move through the central business district. The march took place on the third day of protests after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police.
Black Lives Matter sign on Gluek's entrance in downtown Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Gluek’s Bar & Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis displays a hand-lettered “Black Lives Matter” message across the glass panes of its entrance door. The photograph was made on May 28, 2020, during the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Located at 16 N. 6th Street, Gluek’s is one of the city’s oldest bars, and the sign documents how a long-established downtown business publicly addressed the moment.
Cyclist passing boarded O'Donovan's Irish Pub on N 7th St in downtown Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — A cyclist rides past O'Donovan's Irish Pub on North 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The pub's windows and doors are boarded over, with handwritten messages including references to George Floyd and calls for justice visible on the plywood. The image was made during the third day of widespread protests and unrest in Minneapolis following Floyd's death, when many downtown businesses covered storefronts to protect against damage.
Minneapolis police bicycle patrol on North 5th Street during George Floyd protest unrest.
May 28, 2020 — Minneapolis Police bicycle patrol officers ride along North 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during protests following the death of George Floyd. A group of mounted officers is visible farther up the street as police units moved through the downtown area for crowd-control operations.
Minneapolis police in downtown Minneapolis prepare less-lethal weapons beside SUVs during protests.
May 28, 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers prepare less-lethal weapons on a downtown Minneapolis street on May 28, 2020, as police vehicles with emergency lights line the block. Several officers wear gas masks and helmets while standing beside SUVs, indicating readiness for crowd-control operations during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.
Protesters on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beside Eduardo Kobra's Bob Dylan mural.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis beside Eduardo Kobra’s Bob Dylan mural on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. The mural, completed in 2015, covers the side of a downtown building and depicts the Minnesota-born musician in Kobra’s multicolored geometric style.
Protesters on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, with an “I Can’t Breathe” sign above the crowd.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.
Protesters at the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters stand before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The station became a focal point during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, with demonstrators gathering around the building as fire consumed part of the structure.
Protester before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — A protester stands in front of the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The image was made on the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct served south Minneapolis, and the fire at the station became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in the city.
Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020, as people gather outside the building during protests after the death of George Floyd. Flames engulf the station after officers withdrew from the site earlier that night. The fire at the precinct became one of the most widely recognized moments of the protests that spread across Minneapolis and other cities in the days following Floyd’s killing.
GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest.
May 28, 2020 — The GM Tobacco building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the storefront and upper facade, with anti-police graffiti visible on the front of the building and a person standing on the sidewalk at right. The property was in the area of south Minneapolis where unrest was concentrated near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.
Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire followed days of protests after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 25. The 3rd Precinct, the station where former officer Derek Chauvin had worked, was abandoned by police before the building was set ablaze.
Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.
Minnehaha Liquors burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during protests.
May 28, 2020 — The Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, as people gather in the street during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The commercial building, marked by the large Minnehaha Liquors Drive-In sign, also housed Midori’s Floating World Cafe. The fire was part of widespread damage along the Lake Street corridor during several nights of protests, confrontations, and property destruction in south Minneapolis.
Minnehaha Liquors burns at Lake Street and 27th Avenue in Minneapolis as crowds gather at night.
May 28, 2020 — The Minnehaha Liquors building burns on East Lake Street at South 27th Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as crowds gather in the roadway nearby. The fire occurred during the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, when commercial corridors along Lake Street saw extensive unrest and property damage.
Minnehaha Liquors burns on Lake Street in Minneapolis as fireworks burst overhead.
May 28, 2020 — The Minnehaha Liquors store burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as fireworks burst overhead on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the third night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Minnehaha Liquors, identified by its large roadside sign, stood along Lake Street, a major commercial corridor where numerous businesses were damaged during that period.
Protesters outside burning GM Tobacco on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, one holding an anti-police sign.
May 28, 2020 — A protester holds a sign reading “Jail all racist killer cops!” in front of the burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during nighttime protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police four days earlier.
GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — GM Tobacco and neighboring storefronts on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burn as people gather outside on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Midori’s can also be seen along the block, part of a heavily damaged commercial corridor south of downtown.
Protesters at a Metro Transit shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as a building burns behind them.
May 28, 2020 — Protesters gather at a Metro Transit bus shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020. The station was set on fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, and its burning became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in Minneapolis.
Volunteer medics at a treatment tent outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests.
May 28, 2020 — Volunteer medics operate a makeshift treatment station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Under a canopy lit at night, the group treats and assists people amid protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct became a central location during the unrest and was evacuated and burned later that night.
Volunteer medics at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during protests on May 28, 2020.
May 28, 2020 — Volunteer medics work at a temporary aid station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Wearing reflective vests, masks, and headlamps, they organize supplies and prepare treatment for people gathered during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue became a central protest site that night and was later set on fire.
Fire at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as flames engulf part of the building.
May 28, 2020 — Fire burns at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The blaze consumed part of the building during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, with smoke and sparks rising above the roofline. Graffiti on the exterior walls, including anti-police messages, remained visible on the facade as the fire spread.
Graffiti on Minneapolis Midtown Station wall reading anti-government messages during George Floyd protests.
May 28, 2020 — Graffiti on the exterior of Minneapolis Midtown Station in Minneapolis includes the messages “THE PEOPLE shouldn’t be afraid of the gov. The gov should be afraid of THE PEOPLE!!!” and “RISE UP.” Photographed on May 28, 2020, the writing appeared during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd.
Shattered window at Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis, with broken glass on the sidewalk.
May 28, 2020 — Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis stands with a shattered ground-floor window on May 28, 2020. The Metro Transit light rail station sustained visible damage during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass remains on the sidewalk outside the station entrance, where signage for the transit facility is still visible.
Shattered doors and windows at Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis.
May 28, 2020 — Damage to the entrance of the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in Minneapolis is visible on May 28, 2020, with shattered glass in the doors and station windows. Operated by Metro Transit, the station is part of the Blue Line and serves the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis. The damage occurred during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.
Boarded Wells Fargo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with protest graffiti and broken windows.
May 28, 2020 — A Wells Fargo branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded and spray-painted during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Graffiti on the facade includes the messages “STEAL IT BACK!” and “KILL Bankers,” while broken glass and plywood cover parts of the entrance and windows.
Boarded storefront with Justice for Floyd sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 29, 2020 — A boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis bears the message “Justice for Floyd” in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The sign appeared during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses in the corridor covered windows with plywood for protection.
Fire near Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis behind the Metro Transit Blue Line crossing.
May 29, 2020 — A large fire burns near East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during overnight protests on May 29, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photograph shows traffic moving beneath the Metro Transit Blue Line rail crossing as flames and smoke rise behind commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis.
Damaged Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis with shattered windows after overnight unrest.
May 29, 2020 — A Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis has multiple shattered street-facing windows on May 29, 2020, after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass covers the sidewalk outside the corner storefront, and the lit interior remains visible through the damaged facade.
Star Tribune and Pioneer Press racks in downtown Minneapolis beside broken glass during May 2020 protests.
May 29, 2020 — Star Tribune and Pioneer Press newspaper racks stand on a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis in the early hours of May 29, 2020, with broken glass scattered across the pavement nearby. The visible Star Tribune front page reads “Violent protests intensify,” placing the photograph during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.
Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during protests.
May 29, 2020 — Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand in formation on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The deployment took place during the third day of protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25. Nicollet Mall is a major pedestrian and transit corridor in the city center, and state officers were mobilized there to reinforce law enforcement presence overnight.
Boarded Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis at night.
May 29, 2020 — The Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis is boarded up during the early morning hours of May 29, 2020. Plywood covers the ground-level windows and entrances of the large retail location, a protective measure taken as unrest spread across the city after the murder of George Floyd.
Handwritten Black Lives Matter signs on the Calhoun Building entrance at 711 Lake Street, Minneapolis.
May 29, 2020 — Handwritten signs are posted on the entrance of the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The messages express support for Black Lives Matter and racial justice during protests following the killing of George Floyd. One sign reads, “BIPOC Artists Here! BIPOC Organizations Here! Houseless People Sleep Here!".
Venus Unveiled storefront with shattered window on Lake Street in Minneapolis.
May 29, 2020 — Venus Unveiled, a lingerie store on Lake Street in Minneapolis, appears with a shattered front display window and the interior exposed in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The damage came during the unrest that spread along Lake Street after the killing of George Floyd.
Looted interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis with merchandise scattered across the floor.
May 29, 2020 — The interior of Venus Unveiled on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown after looting during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Photographed in the early hours of May 29, 2020, the image documents damage to one of many businesses affected along the Lake Street commercial corridor.
Boarded McDonald's drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis serving a customer through a plywood opening.
May 29, 2020 — A boarded-up McDonald’s drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis serves a customer through a small opening cut into the plywood on May 29, 2020. The restaurant’s windows and exterior were covered with protective boards as businesses in the area responded to damage and unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

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