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Photo Archive: Deona Knajdek

Photography by Chad Davis

A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.

Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis

A sign that reads “Wince Way” behind the newly installed…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Graffiti, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

A sign reading "We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!" on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard.

We will not be silent protest sign

A sign reading “We will not be silent so that…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

A sign reading "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." with "They assaulted someone last night." added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites.

Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown

A sign reading “Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Private security at peace garden in Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021

Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site

Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden….

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Armed private security at Seven Points protest

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue. The space had been a protest zone after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

Private security at Seven Points

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.

The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.

Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie…

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A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.

Private Security Surveillance in Uptown

A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.

Fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Guerrilla garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Private Security, Protest, Raid, Security, Uptown Minneapolis, Wince Way, Winston Smith

Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.

Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site

Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona…

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Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police also declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.

Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters

Protesters and who the police call “hot rodders” shut down…

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Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden".

Minneapolis Police at the Winston Smith Protest

Minneapolis Police across the street from the “Wince Marie Peace…

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Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricaded Streets in Uptown Minneapolis

Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricades, Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.

Dumpster Fires in Uptown Minneapolis

Shortly after the “hot rodders” dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon….

Barricades, Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away.

Power to the People in Uptown Minneapolis

Minneapolis Police arrive at the “Wince Marie Peace Garden” after…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.

Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden

Protesters and who the police call “hot rodders” shut down…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Garden, Memorial, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Police, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricades on Hennepin and Lagoon in Minneapolis

Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricades, Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Protest, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

Seven Points Parking Ramp Graffiti

Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed…

Deona Knajdek, Deona Marie, Graffiti, Minneapolis, MinneapolisUprising, Minnesota, Uptown Minneapolis, Winston Smith

"Wince Way", a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later.

Stop The Cover Up graffiti in Minneapolis

“Wince Way”, a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the…

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