Minneapolis Police

516 photos · 2009–2026

516 photographs tagged Minneapolis Police, 2009–2026.

ATF and DEA at the Dolal Idd killing crime scene — Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) gather outside the Holiday Gas station in Minneapolis. This location, situated near 36th Avenue and Cedar Avenue, became a focal point following the fatal shooting of Dolal Idd by Minneapolis Police on December 31, 2020.

Minneapolis Police at 36th and Cedar — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked at the Holiday gas station near the intersection of 36th Avenue and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of Dolal Idd. The incident occurred on December 30, 2020, after a traffic stop, leading to a police investigation at the site. A 'Don't Tread On Me' flag is visible on one of the civilian vehicles within the secured perimeter. This event occurred during a period of heightened public scrutiny and protest regarding police conduct in Minneapolis.

Police in front of George Floyd mural — Minneapolis Police officers investigate a shooting at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis on December 27, 2020. This site, located at the intersection of E 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, transformed into a significant memorial and protest space following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Large amount of police enter George Floyd Square — Minneapolis Police officers arrive at George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of E 38th Street and Elliot Avenue in South Minneapolis, following a shooting incident. Prior to their arrival, two victims had been transported to hospitals by community members present at the square. Residents at the square confronted the responding officers, subsequently offering to escort five of them to collect shell casings from the site. George Floyd Square emerged as a significant memorial and protest site after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Dumping trump is a not a crime — Flyers are affixed to a pole outside the Minneapolis Third Precinct police station on Lake Street. This station was significantly damaged by fire during the Minneapolis Uprising in May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd. The prominent flyer demands "DROP THE CHARGES!" and states "DUMPING TRUMP IS NOT A CRIME." This call to "Drop the Charges" refers to the 646 individuals criminally charged during the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history, which occurred after a post-election march onto I-94. Other messages on the pole, including "ABOLISH THE MPD!", reflect ongoing demands for police reform and accountability in Minneapolis.

"Abolish The Police" mural on boarded windows of Hook and Ladder Theater on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with pedestrians — The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge sits on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis's Longfellow neighborhood, a live-music venue that had its plywood window coverings turned into protest art after the killing of George Floyd in 2020. The "Abolish the Police" mural, along with the "Justice" and "Love" lettering beside it, remained on the boards well after the unrest that summer, turning the building into an ongoing outdoor gallery. People gathered outside the venue in November 2020, in the days following the announcement of the presidential election results, as debates over policing and public safety continued in the city.

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street carrying signs for environmental justice and social — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on East Lake Street, rebuilt after the original station was burned during the unrest that followed George Floyd's killing in May 2020. This gathering came on the day Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, drawing marchers carrying "Green New Deal" signs and a "Rise" banner tied to environmental justice organizing. The precinct has remained a recurring gathering point for demonstrators addressing policing and broader calls for political change in the years since 2020.

Protesters wearing orange "Democracy Defender" vests gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street. — "Democracy Defender" vests mark volunteers from Nonviolent Peaceforce, a global nonprofit that trains civilians in unarmed protection work at protests and conflict zones. The group deployed monitors at marches across Minneapolis following the 2020 presidential election, positioning themselves between demonstrators and police to de-escalate potential confrontations. A "Green New Deal" sign carried nearby points to the range of causes represented in the crowd that day. The Third Precinct station had already become a of unrest in Minneapolis months earlier, drawing continued demonstrations through the fall.

Protesters hold signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" at a Minneapolis gathering in November 2020. — Marchers carried hand-painted signs reading "No Burning Trash" and "Stop Environmental Racism" through Minneapolis on November 7, 2020, the day major news outlets projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential race. The demonstration linked opposition to waste incineration and pollution in low-income neighborhoods with the broader wave of marches that followed the election call. Environmental justice organizing in the Twin Cities has long focused on facilities like the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, a downtown trash-burning incinerator that critics have targeted for its emissions impact on nearby communities of color.

Protesters gather outside Minneapolis Police Third Precinct holding a "No Coup" sign during a November 2020 demonstration. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct sits on Lake Street in South Minneapolis, and it was here that protesters gathered after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. A demonstrator's hand-lettered "No Coup" sign spoke to fears that Donald Trump would refuse to concede the race. The precinct building had been burned during the unrest following George Floyd's death in May 2020, and by this gathering it remained fenced off and reinforced with concrete barriers as the department continued to operate out of temporary quarters elsewhere in the city.

Protesters gather on Minnehaha Avenue outside Hook and Ladder theater in Minneapolis carrying "Rise" and "People Power" signs. — The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge sits on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis's Longfellow neighborhood, inside a converted firehouse that now serves as home base for the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. The building stands a few blocks from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station, which was set ablaze during the unrest following George Floyd's killing in May 2020. Marchers carrying "Rise" and "People Power" flags passed the venue on November 7, 2020, the day major news networks projected Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.

Minneapolis Police officers stand on Interstate 94 during a November 2020 nighttime protest against Trump's election challenges. — Minneapolis police officers stand along a fence on the I-94 overpass, monitoring a crowd gathered on the highway after the November 2020 presidential election. Protesters had marched onto the interstate to oppose President Trump's attempts to challenge the election results. Law enforcement closed the highway and arrested 646 people that night, the largest mass arrest in Minnesota history. Many demonstrators carried signs calling for community control of police and denouncing voter suppression.

Minneapolis police officer stands guard near Interstate 94 during a November 4, 2020 protest, with "FLOYD" graffiti visible on — Interstate 94 cuts through central Minneapolis, connecting downtown to the University of Minnesota area and beyond. On the night of November 4, 2020, demonstrators marched onto the freeway following the presidential election, part of a wave of protests that had continued in the city since George Floyd's killing that May. State troopers and Minneapolis police shut down the highway and moved in to clear it, ultimately arresting roughly 646 people—the largest single mass arrest in Minnesota history. Graffiti reading "FLOYD" marks the concrete retaining wall beneath the overpass, one of many such markings left across the city during that period.

Police officers and Minnesota State Patrol conduct mass arrests of protesters on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020. — Interstate 94 in Minneapolis was the site of a mass arrest on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day, when Minnesota State Patrol troopers and Minneapolis police stopped a march that had moved onto the freeway's eastbound lanes near downtown. Officers detained 646 people that night, one of the largest mass arrests in Minnesota history, loading protesters onto transit buses brought in for the operation. The march followed the national call of the presidential race for Joe Biden and was one of several demonstrations moving through downtown Minneapolis that week.

Police officers confront protesters on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on November 4, 2020, during post-election demonstrations. — Minnesota State Patrol troopers moved in on Interstate 94 near downtown Minneapolis after marchers left city streets and walked onto the highway on the night of November 4, 2020, hours after Election Day. Officers blocked both directions of traffic and held the group on the roadway before arresting 646 people, one of the largest mass arrests in Minnesota history. Most of those detained were released without formal charges in the days that followed.

Minneapolis Police mounted officers on horseback at night during post-election march crowd management. — Minneapolis Police Department's mounted patrol unit responded to a march that followed the 2020 presidential election, when demonstrators moved onto Interstate 94. That night's march ended with roughly 646 arrests, one of the largest mass detentions in Minneapolis history.

Minneapolis police officers monitor protesters marching on Interstate 94 during a November 2020 demonstration. — Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department hold a pedestrian overpass above Interstate 94 as protesters fill the freeway below. The demonstration followed the November 2020 election, when marchers moved from downtown Minneapolis toward Cedar-Riverside to protest the presidential race outcome. Minnesota State Patrol and Minneapolis Police later blocked both ends of the freeway and detained roughly 646 people, one of the largest mass arrests in the state's history. Interstate 94 links Minneapolis and St. Paul and has been a repeated site of demonstrations shutting down traffic in both cities.

Minnesota State Patrol officers form a line across Interstate 94 in Minneapolis during a November 2020 nighttime protest march. — Interstate 94 runs through the heart of Minneapolis, connecting downtown to St. Paul and serving as a major route for commuters and freight alike. On the night of November 4, 2020, following the presidential election, Minnesota State Patrol troopers formed a line across the freeway's lanes to stop a march that had moved onto the highway from surrounding streets. State Patrol, rather than Minneapolis police, holds jurisdiction over incidents on the interstate system within city limits. That night's march ended with 646 arrests, one of the largest mass detentions in Minnesota history, after demonstrators were held on the freeway for several hours before being processed and released.

Minneapolis Police officer stands in street during election night protest in Uptown Minneapolis. — A Minneapolis police officer stands watch beside a squad car during an election night protest in Uptown Minneapolis on November 3, 2020. Officers deployed in tactical gear and rifles that night as marches moved through the neighborhood toward Bryant Square Park, where police made several arrests. The response came amid a broader wave of unrest that had gripped Minneapolis for months following George Floyd's killing that May, with departments across the city on heightened alert for potential Election Day disturbances.

Minneapolis Police officers conduct arrests at Bryant Square Park in Uptown Minneapolis on election night. — Bryant Square Park sits in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, at the corner of Bryant Avenue South and 33rd Street. The park has served as a gathering point for marches and demonstrations in the years since George Floyd's death in police custody in May 2020. On the night of November 3, 2020, Minneapolis Police officers and members of the press assembled near the park as a march moved through the area, part of a wider pattern of protest activity that continued across the city into the fall election season.

Law enforcement officers conduct arrests at Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis on Election Night. — Bryant Square Park sits at Bryant Avenue South and West 31st Street in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, a few blocks from the corridor where a march passed earlier that night. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Park Police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office converged on the park following the demonstration, making a series of arrests. The operation came on Election Night 2020, months after the killing of George Floyd had drawn sustained protest activity to Minneapolis streets and parks.

Police arrest protesters at Bryant Square Park in Minneapolis on election night, November 3, 2020. — Bryant Square Park, a public park in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, was the site of arrests following a protest march on the night of November 3, 2020. Officers from the Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Park Police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office took part in detaining marchers after the group arrived at the park. That night's demonstration was one of several held across the city as results from the 2020 presidential election came in.

Protesters again outside the 3rd precinct — Protesters march from South High School to the Minneapolis Third Precinct, expressing solidarity with Philadelphia following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. in October 2020. The Minneapolis Third Precinct, which was a significant site during the 2020 protests for George Floyd, served as a symbolic location for this demonstration against police brutality. This march highlights the continued demands for police accountability and racial justice in Minneapolis and across the United States.

Black Lives matter protesters march through North Minneapolis — Protesters march during the 25th National Day of Protest to stop police brutality in North Minneapolis. Prior to the march, they gathered outside the Minneapolis police 4th precinct police station.

Michelle Gross speaks outside the 4th precinct police station — Michelle Gross, founder of Communities United Against Police Brutality, addresses a gathering at the Minneapolis Fourth Precinct. The protest was organized as part of the 25th National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality. This location, the Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct, has been a focal point for numerous protests against police misconduct and racial injustice in the city.

Protesters holding up signs outside the 4th precinct — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct during the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality. Participants hold signs expressing dissent against the justice system and police, reflecting themes central to the Black Lives Matter movement. This annual protest, observed on October 22nd, addresses ongoing concerns regarding police conduct and systemic injustices.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks outside the 4th precinct — Community activist Nekima Levy Armstrong addresses a protest outside the Minneapolis Police 4th Precinct. The gathering was part of the 25th annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation. The 4th Precinct, located in North Minneapolis, has historically been a significant site for protests concerning police conduct and accountability.

Minneapolis police at convention center — Following the destruction of the Minneapolis Third Precinct in May 2020, the Minneapolis Police Department relocated its operations to the Minneapolis Convention Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

Protesters walk by the 1st precinct police station — Protesters march past the Minneapolis First Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. This march occurred the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. Chauvin had been charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd, an event that sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

Protests after Derek Chauvin is released from jail — A protest sign reading "Hey Derek you forgot your hat!" is held during a march in downtown Minneapolis, the day after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was released on bond. The sign also features a drawing resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood, with additional text including "BREAK THE THIN BLUE LINE" and "ARREST KILLER KKK OPS?". Protesters marched towards the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct to voice opposition to Chauvin's release and demand police accountability.

Protesters outside downtown police station — Protesters march through Downtown Minneapolis in October 2020, the day after Derek Chauvin was released on bail. This march was part of sustained protests against police brutality and racial injustice, which intensified following the killing of George Floyd earlier that year. Participants carried signs demanding 'Justice for George Floyd' and advocating for the 'Defund And Abolish' movement, reflecting widespread calls for systemic change.

Protesters raise fists outside 5th precinct police station — Protesters kneel on Nicollet Avenue outside the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct. This protest occurred following the pre-trial release of former police officer Derek Chauvin on bond, who was charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd.

Protests outside the Minneapolis police 5th precinct police station as Derek Chauvin makes bail.

Minnesota State Patrol arrive to arrest protesters gathering at the Minneapolis Police 5th precinct after Derek Chauvin was released on bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

Minneapolis Police along with State Patrol Conservation Officers arrive to the 5th Precinct with a large amount of tactical gear to clear out and arrest 51 people protesting after Derek Chauvin is released on bail.

A Minneapolis Police Officer under the burned out Wells Fargo Bank on Nicollet Ave. The bank sits across the street from the Fifth Precinct and was burned during unrest.

Minneapolis police officers and mounted unit patrol Nicollet Mall at South 7th Street downtown. — Minneapolis Police officers, including a mounted unit, patrol Nicollet Mall at South 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis on September 25, 2020.

Wooden protest sign reading "Block Party to Block the Precinct" at a Minneapolis gathering on September 16, 2020. — Block Party to Block the Precinct sign at a Minneapolis protest on September 16, 2020. The gathering opposed plans for a new lease for the Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct after the original station on Minnehaha Avenue was burned earlier that year following the killing of George Floyd.

Supporters gather at a recall petition table on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with a "Recall Mike Freeman" sign. — Supporters of the Recall Mike Freeman campaign gather on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis at a street-side petition table. A volunteer holds a large “Recall Mike Freeman” sign while attendees line up to sign the recall petition.

Protesters gather along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during a September 2020 rally opposing a new police precinct site. — Protesters gather beside the Midtown Greenway in south Minneapolis on September 16, 2020, for a “Block Party to Block the Precinct” rally opposing plans for a new Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct site. The protest came months after the original 3rd Precinct building was abandoned following damage during unrest after the killing of George Floyd.

Mounted Minneapolis police officers patrol Nicollet Mall downtown with a Metro Transit bus approaching. — Mounted Minneapolis police officers patrol Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis as a Metro Transit bus approaches along the transit corridor.

Walgreens store on fire in South Minneapolis — A Minneapolis Fire Department truck responds to an arson fire at the Walgreens Drug Store located at 4323 Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis. This incident occurred during civil unrest on the morning of August 27th, 2020, resulting in damage to the retail establishment.

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.

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.

Minneapolis Police officer Bill Peterson speaks with protesters — Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct Inspector Bill Peterson engages with protesters in Downtown Minneapolis following a march that led to arrests.

Minneapolis Police arrest protesters following Jacob Blake march 2020 — Minneapolis Police officers conducted arrests following a march in downtown Minneapolis, where protesters sought justice for Jacob Blake. The protest was part of a series of public demonstrations that occurred across the United States in August 2020, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Minneapolis Police stand near the 1st precicnt police station — Two Minneapolis Police officers stand near the 1st Precinct police station in Downtown Minneapolis equipped with zip ties and batons.

Protesters outside Minneapolis police station Jacob Blake rally — A protest march for Jacob Blake proceeds through downtown Minneapolis, passing the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station. The march demanded justice for Jacob Blake, who was shot by Kenosha Police in August 2020, sparking widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the United States. Participants carried signs advocating for Black Lives Matter and police accountability.

Riot damaged Wells Fargo bank guarded by Minneapolis Police — A Wells Fargo bank branch on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis displays extensive fire damage, boarded up following protests in May 2020. The building was burned during civil unrest that occurred after the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. A Minneapolis Police squad car is stationed nearby. This security was maintained around the clock to facilitate the safe retrieval of items from safety deposit boxes by bank customers.

Minneapolis protesters grill hot dogs outside police station — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on Nicollet Avenue on August 16, 2020. The group is seen grilling hot dogs.

Protesters grill hot dogs outside 5th precinct station — Protesters gathered outside the Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct on Nicollet Avenue on August 16, 2020.

Squad cars parked outside a Minneapolis police station — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct police station is located at 19 N 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

Burn out marks in Downtown Minneapolis — Burnout marks scar the asphalt outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in Downtown Minneapolis. These tire marks are remnants of "Hot Rodders" gatherings, which frequently occurred at various city intersections throughout the summer.

1st Precinct Police Station with painted concrete barricades — The Minneapolis Police First Precinct police station in downtown Minneapolis is fortified with concrete blocks. These security measures were implemented following the widespread protests and civil unrest that occurred in Minneapolis in May 2020, sparked by the murder of George Floyd. The concrete blocks serve as a protective barrier for the station, which is a critical piece of civic infrastructure responsible for law enforcement operations in the city's central district. The presence of these barricades reflects a period of heightened security and ongoing community tensions in the urban environment.

AutoZone building lot cleared — The AutoZone sign stands over a cleared lot at the intersection of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis. This site was formerly home to the AutoZone store, which was the first building to burn during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. The cleared ground marks a significant location in the events that unfolded across the city, particularly near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct. The remaining sign serves as a stark reminder of the widespread damage and subsequent rebuilding efforts in the area.

Police bulldoze over tents left behind in Minneapolis park — Minneapolis Park Police personnel clear tents and belongings from an encampment at Powderhorn Park in July 2020. This action followed the establishment of a large homeless encampment in the park, which grew significantly in the wake of the Minneapolis Uprising and broader discussions around housing insecurity. Powderhorn Park, a prominent urban green space in South Minneapolis, is historically designated for public recreation and community events. The clearing operation underscored the complex challenges of homelessness and the management of public spaces within the city.

Police officers handcuffing people living in tents in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Park Police officers clear a homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20, 2020. This action addressed the growing number of unsheltered individuals residing in public parks, a situation exacerbated by the social and economic disruptions experienced in Minneapolis during that year. Powderhorn Park, a significant green space in South Minneapolis, became one of several locations where temporary shelters emerged, highlighting the city's challenges with housing insecurity. The clearing operations by park authorities aimed to manage these encampments and public health concerns.

Minneapolis Park police at Powderhorn Park — Minneapolis Park Police officers conducted an eviction of a homeless encampment at Powderhorn Park in South Minneapolis on July 20, 2020. This action occurred during a period of heightened public attention to homelessness and social justice issues in the city, following the civil unrest of the Minneapolis Uprising. Powderhorn Park, a prominent public green space, had become a temporary shelter for many individuals experiencing homelessness throughout the summer. The police operation to remove tents and temporary structures highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by urban communities in addressing housing insecurity and providing adequate support for vulnerable populations.

Minneapolis Police officers and squad cars investigate the killing of Leneesha Columbus in South Minneapolis at night. — Minneapolis Police investigate the killing of Leneesha Columbus in South Minneapolis on July 5, 2020. The response includes multiple officers and squad cars on a residential street near George Floyd Square.

Minneapolis Police vehicles patrol 1st Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis, dispersing hot rodders. — Minneapolis Police vehicles patrol 1st Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. A caravan of squad cars was deployed to disperse groups of 'hot rodders' who had gathered in the area. These individuals were reportedly performing 'donuts' and other maneuvers in city intersections, disrupting traffic.

Uptown Theater marquee in Minneapolis as bicycle police stand outside during late-night street closures. — The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is shown at night with its marquee reading “ASSURE YOU WE’RE NOT OPEN” as two Minneapolis police officers with bicycles stand on the sidewalk beneath the canopy. The theater, a longstanding landmark in the Uptown district, was closed during a period of unrest and restricted street activity in late June 2020 following the killing of George Floyd. The image documents police presence along the largely empty commercial corridor near Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue during overnight street closures.

Minneapolis Police Department vehicles parked outside the Public Works Maintenance Facility beside U.S. — This city fleet maintenance garage sits downtown next to Target Field, its service bays holding municipal vehicles for repair work. Minneapolis Police squad cars are parked outside the building and inside the open bay, among the vehicles serviced at the facility.

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct behind barricades and razor wire in south Minneapolis, June 2020. — The Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct in south Minneapolis is shown behind concrete barricades, chain-link fencing, and razor wire in June 2020. Graffiti on the barriers includes “GEORGE FLOYD” and “Justice 4 Floyd,” linking the fortifications to the unrest that followed Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police. The temporary security perimeter turned the station and the street in front of it into a heavily controlled area during that period.

Razor wire and concrete barricades outside Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct in North Minneapolis at night. — The Minneapolis Police Department’s Fourth Precinct in North Minneapolis is shown behind chain-link fencing, concrete barricades, and extensive coils of razor wire on June 23, 2020. The added security surrounded the police station in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed across Minneapolis. A sign on the fence reading “PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING” places the fortifications within the concurrent COVID-19 pandemic.

Minneapolis Police 2nd Precinct in Northeast Minneapolis behind concrete barricades and razor wire, June 2020. — The Minneapolis Police Department Second Precinct station in Northeast Minneapolis is shown behind stacked concrete barricades and coils of razor wire on June 23, 2020. The security perimeter was erected after protests and unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Graffiti reading “Hold Fast” is visible on one of the barriers in front of the station.

Minneapolis police clear the lobby of the abandoned Midtown Sheraton Hotel on June 15, 2020. — Minneapolis Police Department officers clear the lobby of the abandoned Midtown Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis on June 15, 2020. The former hotel had been vacated by its owner and was being secured after weeks of unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The hotel was unofficially referred to as "The Sanctuary Hotel" where homeless was using it for shelter following the murder of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police outside the boarded Sheraton Hotel at 2901 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, June 2020. — Minneapolis police officers stand outside the Sheraton Hotel at 2901 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis while the former Sheraton hotel was being cleared of squatters.

Minneapolis police and MAD DADS at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Minneapolis with lumber for boarding up. — The Sheraton hotel in downtown Minneapolis is shown as Minneapolis police officers and members of MAD DADS gather in the parking area on June 15, 2020. They arrived to remove those that had been squatting inside the closed Sheraton hotel building.

Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct on Nicollet Avenue behind fencing, razor wire, and graffiti-covered barriers. — The Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct station at 3101 Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis is surrounded by chain-link fencing, razor wire, and concrete barriers marked with graffiti. The image was made in June 2020, weeks after protests followed the killing of George Floyd and prompted added security at police facilities across the city.

Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis as an officer aims toward broken windows. — Minneapolis police officers take cover behind a squad SUV outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis early on June 14, 2020. One officer points a rifle toward broken hotel windows as police respond to reports of a fire at the building. The hotel had been occupied by squatters in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd, and visible damage to the entrance and windows reflects the unrest affecting the property at that time.

Minneapolis police outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020. — Minneapolis police officers gather outside the Sheraton Hotel in Midtown Minneapolis during an overnight response in June 2020. Several squad cars are parked near a side entrance as officers confer beside the building. The response took place during the period of unrest in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, when police and fire crews were repeatedly dispatched to commercial properties across the city.

Protesters demonstrate outside Minneapolis Police & Fire Union offices demanding police accountability and Bob Kroll's — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police & Fire Union Offices in Minneapolis on June 12, 2020, calling for the resignation of police union president Bob Kroll. Signs reading “George Floyd,” “Black Lives Matter,” and messages directed at Kroll are raised in front of the union building, whose windows are boarded up. The protest took place during the sustained local response to the murder of George Floyd and demands for police accountability in Minneapolis.

Large crowd of protesters at 18th Avenue NE in Minneapolis holds signs demanding police defunding and accountability. — Protesters gather at 18th Avenue NE and University Avenue NE in Minneapolis, outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters, on June 12, 2020. Signs in the crowd call for police defunding and for the resignation of federation president Bob Kroll, whose leadership drew sustained criticism after the murder of George Floyd.

Protest banner with red handprints and text reading "Bob Kroll has blood on his hands" displayed on pavement in Minneapolis. — A protest banner in Minneapolis is covered with red handprints and the message “Bob Kroll has blood on his hands.” The banner refers to Bob Kroll, then head of the Minneapolis police union, during protests that followed the murder of George Floyd. The protest and march called for Bob Kroll to step down as Minneapolis Police Union leader.

Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters hold hand-lettered signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll. — Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police Federation headquarters in Minneapolis hold signs criticizing union president Bob Kroll during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd in June 2020. Hand-lettered messages including “Eat Shit, Bob Kroll” and “Now you’re gonna get it, Bobby!” are raised above the crowd, while another sign references Black Lives Matter.

“No Hate Zone” sign on the burned former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A “No Hate Zone” sign and a small “Welcome” mat are attached to the fire-damaged exterior of the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The building was heavily burned during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The improvised installation marks the site in the weeks after the precinct was abandoned and damaged.

Burned facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street, with part of the original sign still visible. — The fire-damaged facade of the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis shows the remaining letters of the building’s original signage. The precinct was heavily burned during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. A police station serving south Minneapolis, the building became one of the most widely recognized damaged sites from that period.

Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct on N 4th Street behind concrete barriers and razor wire in June 2020. — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct station on North 4th Street in downtown Minneapolis is surrounded by stacked concrete barriers topped with razor wire. The security fortifications were installed in early June 2020 after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd and after the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct building was overrun and set on fire.

Barricades and police at the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. — The Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis is shown behind concrete barriers, fencing, concertina wire, and a road closure checkpoint on June 4, 2020. Minneapolis police officers and a Minnesota National Guard soldier stand at the secured perimeter during the citywide protests following the killing of George Floyd. The image shows the extensive fortification of the precinct and street access controls that were in place in the weeks after unrest spread through Minneapolis.

Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing on Hennepin Avenue near Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct, June 2020. — Concrete barricades and chain-link fencing line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct. The barriers were installed in late May and early June 2020 after protests followed the killing of George Floyd. In this block, temporary security measures surround parking lots and building frontages, reflecting the tightened perimeter around the precinct and nearby businesses.

National Guard and concrete barricades outside Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis, June 2020. — National Guard troops and layered concrete and metal barricades block a street outside the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. The image shows a heavily restricted perimeter with military vehicles, fencing, and traffic-control barriers positioned around the station. These security measures were put in place during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020.

Burned Minneapolis Police Third Precinct entrance on Lake Street in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests. — The Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands burned and heavily damaged on May 31, 2020. Broken windows, charred exterior surfaces, and debris inside the entrance are visible after the fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. The precinct was a local police station, and its destruction became one of the most widely recognized images from the unrest in south Minneapolis.

Anti-racism signs on Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Handmade signs reading “White supremacy is a public health crisis. We.Are.The.Cure. Anti-Racism NOW” hang from the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct building on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The precinct became a major focus of protests after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police five days earlier.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis amid a masked crowd. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stands in a crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd Square, at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a gathering place for memorials and protests after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Arradondo appears wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic as residents, activists, and media remained gathered at the site in the days after Floyd’s death.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents and demonstrators at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The gathering took place at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, where protests and memorial activity followed the killing of George Floyd days earlier. Arradondo’s visit, seen here with other uniformed officers and members of the public, came during a period of sustained scrutiny of the Minneapolis Police Department and demands for reform.

Sunsara Taylor speaks at a protest outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. — Sunsara Taylor, a representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party, speaks at a protest outside the Minneapolis 3rd Precinct on Lake Street. This location became a focal point during the Minneapolis Uprising following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct was a central site for demonstrations against police brutality and systemic injustice.

National Guard truck at Chicago Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis amid debris and haze. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers and a Minneapolis Police vehicle are stationed at Chicago Avenue South and Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. A military transport truck is parked beside the Los Ocampo commercial building, with debris and haze visible along the corridor. The deployment came during the unrest and protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, when National Guard troops and local law enforcement were sent to major intersections and business districts across south Minneapolis.

Firefighters battle a blaze on East Lake Street at Columbus Avenue in Minneapolis as a National Guard soldier stands nearby. — Firefighters battle a blaze on East Lake Street at Columbus Avenue in South Minneapolis as a Minnesota National Guard soldier and Minneapolis police vehicles stand nearby. The image shows heavy smoke, water streams, and collapsed brick debris from a badly damaged commercial building. Photographed on May 30, 2020, the fire occurred during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when parts of the Lake Street corridor sustained extensive damage.

Protesters and traffic near the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct at night in Minneapolis. — Protesters and traffic fill the streets near the Minneapolis Police 5th Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the night of May 29, 2020. The gathering took place during the fourth day of protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. The 5th Precinct became one of several police facilities in the city where demonstrators assembled to protest police violence and demand accountability.

Minneapolis police SUV on South 10th Street beside boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis. — A Minneapolis Police squad car patrols South 10th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, passing commercial buildings with plywood covering their ground-floor windows. The boarded storefronts document security measures taken by businesses during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Fire near Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis behind the Metro Transit Blue Line crossing. — A large fire burns near East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during overnight protests on May 29, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The photograph shows traffic moving beneath the Metro Transit Blue Line rail crossing as flames and smoke rise behind commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis.

Protesters outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Protesters gather outside the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire followed days of protests after the killing of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody on May 25. The 3rd Precinct, the station where former officer Derek Chauvin had worked, was abandoned by police before the building was set ablaze.

Minneapolis police station on fire during protests — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire during the 3rd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. The precinct was set ablaze after the Minneapolis Police abandoned the precinct following 3 days of protests.

Fire at Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street during a protest in Minneapolis. — Fire burns at the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, as a crowd gathers outside during protests following the death of George Floyd. The police station had been abandoned by officers earlier that evening before the building was set ablaze. The Third Precinct became one of the most visible locations in Minneapolis during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing.

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death. — Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police bicycle patrol officers ride in formation along North 5th Street during May 28, 2020 protests. — Minneapolis Police bicycle patrol officers ride along North 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during protests following the death of George Floyd. A group of mounted officers is visible farther up the street as police units moved through the downtown area for crowd-control operations.

Minneapolis police officers with less-lethal weapons stand on a downtown street during the May 28, 2020 protest following George Floyd's death. — Minneapolis Police officers prepare less-lethal weapons on a downtown Minneapolis street on May 28, 2020, three days after George Floyd was killed.

Boarded Wells Fargo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with protest graffiti and broken windows. — A Wells Fargo branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands boarded and spray-painted during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Graffiti on the facade includes the messages “STEAL IT BACK!” and “KILL Bankers,” while broken glass and plywood cover parts of the entrance and windows.

Volunteer medics at the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis during protests on May 28, 2020. — Volunteer medics work at a temporary aid station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Wearing reflective vests, masks, and headlamps, they organize supplies and prepare treatment for people gathered during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue became a central protest site that night and was later set on fire.

Volunteer medics at a treatment tent outside Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during protests. — Volunteer medics operate a makeshift treatment station outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. Under a canopy lit at night, the group treats and assists people amid protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct became a central location during the unrest and was evacuated and burned later that night.

Protesters at a Metro Transit shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as a building burns behind them. — Protesters gather at a Metro Transit bus shelter on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in the background on May 28, 2020. The station was set on fire during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, and its burning became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in Minneapolis.

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during George Floyd protests. — GM Tobacco and neighboring storefronts on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burn as people gather outside on the night of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during protests and unrest that followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. Midori’s can also be seen along the block, part of a heavily damaged commercial corridor south of downtown.

Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on fire in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct burns in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020, as people gather outside the building during protests after the death of George Floyd. Flames engulf the station after officers withdrew from the site earlier that night. The fire at the precinct became one of the most widely recognized moments of the protests that spread across Minneapolis and other cities in the days following Floyd’s killing.

Protester before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A protester stands in front of the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The image was made on the third night of protests following the killing of George Floyd. The 3rd Precinct served south Minneapolis, and the fire at the station became one of the most widely recognized moments of the unrest in the city.

Protesters at the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — Protesters stand before the burning Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 28, 2020. The station became a focal point during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd, with demonstrators gathering around the building as fire consumed part of the structure.

Minneapolis police SUV in front of a burning commercial building during George Floyd protest fires. — A Minneapolis Police squad car is parked in front of burning commercial buildings in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. Visible signage and context identify the businesses as an AutoZone and a Wendy’s, both engulfed in flames during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police watch a burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during protests. — Minneapolis police officers stand on Lake Street in Minneapolis as a commercial building burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the protests and property destruction that followed the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Minneapolis police officer by patrol SUVs as an AutoZone burns in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. — A Minneapolis police officer stands beside patrol vehicles as the AutoZone store burns in Minneapolis early on May 28, 2020. The fire was photographed during the second night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and other properties in the city were damaged or destroyed.

Minneapolis police guard their police station — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central location during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minneapolis police and protesters in Minneapolis — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the department’s 3rd Precinct station on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The building’s entrance and windows are boarded and broken, with graffiti visible on the plywood as crowds gather in the foreground.

Protesters outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct — Protesters gather outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on East Lake Street near Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The demonstration took place two days after the death of George Floyd in police custody, as crowds assembled at the Third Precinct station. Minneapolis police officers are visible outside the building and on the roof while people in the street hold signs and raise their hands toward the precinct.

Minneapolis police on the 3rd Precinct roof in south Minneapolis during protests. — Minneapolis Police officers stand on the roof of the department’s 3rd Precinct station in south Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Several officers are equipped with helmets, shields, and less-lethal launchers as the building became a flashpoint during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd two days earlier.

Protesters with their hands up outside 3rd Precinct — Protesters and Minneapolis police officers face each other outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct at 3000 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. Officers in riot gear stand on the entrance steps and behind metal barricades while demonstrators gather in the street with many raising their hands.

Minneapolis Police officer during a protest — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear stand outside the Third Precinct station on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The photograph was made on the second day of protests after the killing of George Floyd, when the precinct had become a central location for demonstrations against police violence and racial injustice.

Woman holds up sign reading cold blooded murder — A protester holds a hand-lettered sign reading “Cold Blooded Murder” outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The precinct became a central gathering point in demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis. — A protester spray-paints anti-police graffiti on a boarded Target sign in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020. The messages on the panel include “COPS R SLAVE CATCHERS” and “Fuck 12,” written during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Man yells at police guarding the 3rd Precinct station — A man on a motorcycle confronts Minneapolis Police officers stationed outside the 3rd Precinct during protests in May 2020. These protests began on May 26, 2020, following the death of George Floyd while in police custody. On the second day of protests, a crowd gathered near the precinct, which served as a focal point for public outcry against police brutality. Officers, protected by metal barriers, maintained a perimeter as protesters voiced their grievances.

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