Paramilitary Contractors Patrol Uptown Minneapolis After Assault

Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown
A sign posted in Uptown Minneapolis reads, "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." Below this, handwritten text states, "They assaulted someone last night." This sign appeared following the deployment of a private security company to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites. The presence of private security and the community's response reflect ongoing tensions and concerns in the area, particularly after the Minneapolis Uprising.
Photo taken in July 2021.
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