Man aids protester pepper-sprayed by MPD, Downtown Minneapolis, Aug 2020

Protester gets pepper sprayed in Minneapolis
In Downtown Minneapolis in August 2020, a man provides aid to a woman who was pepper-sprayed by the Minneapolis Police Department. This incident occurred during protests that erupted following false rumors of a police shooting. The widespread unrest in Minneapolis during this period highlighted ongoing tensions between the community and law enforcement. Such acts of mutual support were common among participants during these public events.
Photo taken in August 2020.
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