Minneapolis police officers respond to Winston Smith protesters
Minneapolis Police clash with protesters who had gathered around the parking garage in Minneapolis where Winston Smith was shot and…
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Fires on Lake Street in Minneapolis after Winston Smith is kille
Protesters at Lake & Girard following the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith earlier in the day.
Fires on Lake Street in Minneapolis during Winston Smith protest
Protesters gathered in Uptown Minneapolis in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement earlier in the day.
Dumpster fire in Minneapolis during WInston Smith protest
Protesters burn garbage cans in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in the nearby parking garage.
Sunset over barricades at George Floyd Square
The City of Minneapolis cleared out barricades at the break of dawn but as the sun set the community had…
Minneapolis Police surround Winston Smith parking garage
Minneapolis police squad cars line the streets around the parking ramp that Winston Smith was shot and killed on top…
Law enforcement after Winston Smith death
Police at the scene of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by police hours earlier…
Protester holds up sign at George Floyd Square street barricade
A woman holds a "No Justice No Streets" yard sign on the day the city tried to clear out barricades…
Minneapolis Public Works removes street barricades at GFS
Minneapolis Public Works clears out new barricades that were placed on 38th Street.
George Floyd Square warming shelters moved to impound lot
The warming shelters used at George Floyd Square arriving at City of Minneapolis impound lots after the city opened up…
New barricades placed by the city at George Floyd Square
Community gathering at George Floyd Square after city officials cleared out barricades and added new barricades around the memorials.
Jay Webb speaks on bullhorn at George Floyd Square
Jay Webb speaks at the garden in George Floyd Square while the city is opening the square to vehicle traffic.
Memorial flowers boxed up at George Floyd Square
Flowers from the George Floyd Memorial in boxes as the city moves in to open up the streets.
Minneapolis city workers at George Floyd Square in 2021
Minneapolis city workers coordinate to remove street barricades around George Floyd Square. The square has been a protest zone since…
City workers place new barricades around George Floyd memorial
City employees place concrete barricades around the location of George Floyd's murder. The area inside George Floyd Square has been…
City opens up streets at George Floyd Square
City employees move in to open George Floyd Square to vehicle traffic. The early morning activity took place almost a…
Make Racists Afraid again sticker in Minneapolis
A sticker on the Martin Olav Sabo bridge in Minneapolis that reads "Make Racists Afraid Again".
Derek Chauvin sticker on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
Sticker that reads "Derek Chauvin Is A Murderer" on the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in Minneapolis.
Jack Daniels wrap on a light rail train in Minneapolis
A Jack Daniel's wrapped light rail train in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cedar Riverside apartments in the background.
Say Their Names Cemetery Memorial in Minneapolis
The "Say Their Names Cemetery" in South Minneapolis near George Floyd Square. The cemetery holds the names of those who…
Hennepin County Jail with security fencing in June 2021
The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility which houses the county jail in downtown Minneapolis. Security fencing around the facility was…
Barricades around temporary police station in Downtown Minneapol
The current temporary home of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct police station. The original third precinct was set on fire…
Minneapolis police hold religious ceromony 1 year after Floyd’s
Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis…
Minneapolis police gather 1 year after George Floyd’s murder
Police officers gather at the Third Precinct on the 1 year anniversary of the burning of the precinct. The Minneapolis…