Minneapolis Police at Uptown Protest Memorial for Winston Smith Jr.

Minneapolis Police officers are present near a memorial for Winston Smith Jr. in the Uptown neighborhood on July 14, 2021. The memorial, known as the "Wince Marie Peace Garden," was established following Smith's death earlier that month. Smith, a Black man, was killed by sheriff's deputies and federal marshals, sparking protests and unrest in Minneapolis. The "Power to the People" memorial, featuring portraits of victims and candles, became a focal point for community grief and activism.