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Wince Way sign in Uptown Minneapolis

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

Deona Marie Memorial after being cleared

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.

We will not be silent protest sign

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.

Paramilitary Contractors in Uptown

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.

Protesters climb fencing at Winston Smith protest site

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.

Armed private security in Uptown Minneapolis

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.

Deona Marie Memorial after clearing by police

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

Signs outside the newly cleared Winston Smith Protest

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

Fencing goes up at Winston Smith protest site

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

Winston Smith Memorial Garden clearing

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.

Minneapolis Police and Winston Smith protesters

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.

Power to the People in Uptown Minneapolis

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

Minneapolis police at Winston Smith peace garden

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 the Winston Smith Protest

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

Dumpster Fires in Uptown Minneapolis

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

Barricaded Streets in Uptown Minneapolis

Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricades on Hennepin and Lagoon in Minneapolis

Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

Seven Points Parking Ramp Graffiti

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

Stop The Cover Up graffiti in Minneapolis

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

Wince Marie Peace Garden at sunset

A memorial garden on Lake/Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was built after the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie 10 days later. Deona was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades put in place to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. The area has been occupied ever since.

Deona Marie Memorial June 30 2021

A memorial for Deona Marie Knajdek. Deona was killed by a man who drove through barricades that were put in place to protect those protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.

Skies over Winston Smith protest garden

A memorial garden in Uptown Minneapolis where Winston Smith and Deona Marie were killed. Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. Deona Knajdek was killed 10 days later when a man drove his vehicle through barricades in place for those protesting the death of Smith.

Bus shelter used as street barricades in Uptown Minneapolis

Barricades on Lake Street near the Deona Marie and Winston Smith memorials.

Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed on June 13th.

Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

Protest art in Uptown Minneapolis

"Stop The Cover Up" written on a private drive near the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by Law Enforcement on June 3rd. 10 days later Deona Marie was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades meant to protect protesters.