False Rumors

6 photos · 2020

6 photographs tagged False Rumors, 2020.

National Gaurd on Marquette after False Rumors riot — Minnesota National Guard members stand on Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis following the False Rumors riot. This deployment occurred in response to civil unrest, part of the broader Minneapolis Uprising, which saw protests and disturbances across the city. The presence of the National Guard aimed to maintain order and secure areas in the urban environment. Marquette Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the city's central business district, characterized by its mix of historic and modern architecture, including the stone building visible in the background.

Broken glass following looting in Uptown Minneapolis — The interior of the AT&T store at 1433 W Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis is seen through a shattered window, revealing damage from looting and vandalism. This incident occurred in the morning hours of August 27, 2020, following a period of civil unrest in the city.

Man in wheelchair with Minneapolis Police — A man sits on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis, holding a sign for assistance, as Minneapolis Police officers and vehicles respond to unrest. This event occurred after false rumors of a police shooting led to rioting in the downtown area. Nicollet Mall, a prominent pedestrian and transit mall, has served as a central commercial and public space in Minneapolis since its initial development in the 1960s. The man later died by suicide, adding a tragic dimension to the events of the Minneapolis Uprising.

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.

Police officers during False Rumors riot — Hennepin County Sheriff's Department officers patrol outside the Nordstrom Rack and IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis on August 27, 2020. This deployment followed widespread looting and vandalism that erupted after false rumors circulated throughout the city.

Minneapolis Police arrest people following Downtown looting — Arrests made by Minneapolis Police in downtown Minneapolis after looting broke out following false rumors of a Minneapolis Police shooting. The rumors spread quickly on social media while tensions were still high over the police killing of George Floyd.

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