Leneesha Helen Columbus Memorial in Minneapolis
A memorial for Leneesha Helen Columbus Memorial who was shot and killed in South Minneapolis in July 2020.
Murphy Ranks Memorial in George Floyd Square April 2022
The Dameon Chambers (Murphy Ranks) Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Chambers was killed on Juneteenth 2020.
Imez Wright Memorial outside the door of Cup Foods
A memorial for Imez Wright who was fatally shot on March 6, 2021.
Historic George Floyd Square sign outside Cup Foods
A sign reading “Historic George Floyd Memorial” at George Floyd Square.
No Answers No Streets at Murphy Ranks Memorial
The Murphy Ranks Memorial on Chicago Avenue inside George Floyd Square.
Leneesha Columbus memorial in Minneapolis
A memorial for Leneesha Columbus, who was shot and killed on July 5th, 2020 near George Floyd Square.
Emmett Till Memorial in Minneapolis
A memorial for Emmett Till at the Say Their Names Memorial near George Floyd Square.
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.
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.
Fencing at Winston Smith protest site
Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.
Private Security Surveillance in Uptown
A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.
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.
Private security at Seven Points
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 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.
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
Private security at peace garden in 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 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 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 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.
Sun Dog at George Floyd Square
A “sun dog” at George Floyd Square. Apparently sun dogs are rare in the summer?
Winston Smith Memorial on top of parking ramp
The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.
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.