Minneapolis Protest 3 Months After Winston Smith’s Death

Protesters gather on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the three-month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith, a Black man, was killed by law enforcement officers on June 3, 2021, on the rooftop parking ramp of a H&M store. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the city, adding to ongoing demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice. The area around Seven Points Mall, a commercial hub in South Minneapolis, has been a focal point for these gatherings.
Protesters gather on Lake Street in Minneapolis on the three-month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith, a Black man, was killed by law enforcement officers on June 3, 2021, on the rooftop parking ramp of a H&M store. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the city, adding to ongoing demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice. The area around Seven Points Mall, a commercial hub in South Minneapolis, has been a focal point for these gatherings.
Photo taken in September 2021.
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