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.
Garden forming at Winston Smith protest site
A memorial garden being built by protesters who have gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Lake Street in Minneapolis during Deona Marie memorial
Protesters gathered at a memorial on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie’s birthday.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Protester draws Winston Smith at protest site
An artist draws Winston Smith on the pavement outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.
We will continue your legacy fighting white supremacy chalk art
Happy Birthday Deona Marie.
Writing in chalk on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie’s birthday. Marie was killed on June 13th while protesting the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. She was killed by Nicholas Kraus who drove his vehicle into a car being used as a barriacade for those protesting.
Deona Marie’s last protest sign
A protester holds up what he says was a sign Deona Marie made while protesting the Winston Smith killing.
Deona Marie was killed on June 3rd when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Growing Deona Marie memorial
Candles and flowers around a large memorial for Deona Marie. Marie was killed on June 13th when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith.
Winston Smith was shot and killed on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie’s birthday cake
A birthday cake for what would have been Deona Marie’s 32nd birthday. She was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades while she was protesting the police killing of Winston Smith.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Sun sets while police shut down protest site
Police outside the Deona Marie Memorial clearing out protesters who had been gathered since the June 3rd Winston Smith killing and June 13th Deona Marie killing.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Winston Smith art in Uptown Minneapolis
Minneapolis protesters continue to hold space through the night around Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. Stronger barricades blocking vehicles on W. Lake between Hennepin and Fremont where I saw several references to “Boogie World”, Boogie is Winston Smith’s middle name.
Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove a vehicle through protesters barricades.
Deona Marie candle light vigil on Lake Street
Deona Marie memorial at Lake & Girard. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the Federal Task Force killing of Winston Smith 10 days prior.
Looking down at Winston Smith and Deona Marie protest space
Protesters in Minneapolis continue to hold space at Lake Street and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have gathered since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie.
Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Minneapolis Police move in to clear barricades
Minneapolis Police move in to clear out barricaded streets around memorials set up for Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades on June 13th.
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.
Minneapolis police clash with Winston Smith protesters
Minneapolis Police clash with protesters at Lake Street and Hennepin Ave while attempting to remove street barricades.
Protesters had barricaded the streets following the June 3rd Federal Task Force killing of Winston Smith and June 13th killing of Deona Marie.
Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Heavy law enforcement response in Uptown Minneapolis
Law enforcement from multiple agencies move in to clear out protesterts who have continued to gather in the area following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Minneapolis Police clear out memorial garden
Law enforcement from multiple agencies respond to protesters who had been gathered since June 3rd protesting the killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie.
Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.
Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Flowers and candles at Deona Marie memorial in Minneapolis
Visual Black Justice at the Deona Marie Memorial. Deona Marie was killed on June 13th while protesting the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.
Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.
Candles at Deona Marie memorial in Minneapolis
Candles for a vigil for Deona Marie who was killed on June 13th after Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith.