Murder Trial

7 photos · 2021

7 photographs tagged Murder Trial, 2021.

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Boarded plywood covering Minneapolis City Hall's facade displays blue spray-painted text and messages during April 2021.
Minneapolis City Hall, a historic Beaux-Arts building completed in 1909, was boarded up during the 2021 murder trial of Derek Chauvin.

“Say His Name” Graffiti on Boarded Windows at Minneapolis City Hall

National Guard patrol behind security fencing at Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis.
National Guard members patrolled the perimeter of the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the 2021 murder trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial, which followed the death of George Floyd, drew significant public attention and necessitated heightened security measures. Temporary fencing was erected around the government center to control access and ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. The presence of the National Guard underscored the tense atmosphere and the potential for civil unrest during this period.

National Guard patrols Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial

George Floyd memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, surrounded by flowers, candles, and protest signs.
The George Floyd Memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 7, 2021. This site became a focal point for protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The memorial, located at the intersection where Floyd was killed, features numerous tributes including flowers, candles, signs, and personal mementos. It serves as a space for remembrance, community gathering, and continued calls for racial justice and police reform.

George Floyd Square Memorial, Minneapolis, April 7 2021

National Guard vehicle on Lake Street in Minneapolis beside boarded storefronts.
A Minnesota National Guard vehicle is parked on Lake Street in Minneapolis following the killing of Daunte Wright by police in nearby Brooklyn Center. The presence of military vehicles on city streets was a response to unrest and protests that occurred in the days following Wright's death, which echoed the larger demonstrations that took place in the city after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Businesses along Lake Street had boarded up their windows and storefronts in anticipation of potential damage, a common sight during periods of civil unrest in the city.

National Guard vehicle on Lake Street, Minneapolis

Protesters marching in downtown Minneapolis with a justice banner during the Derek Chauvin trial.
On April 19, 2021, hundreds marched through downtown Minneapolis as the jury began deliberations in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. This protest was part of ongoing demonstrations that had occurred for nearly a year following the death of George Floyd. The marchers carried signs demanding justice and accountability, reflecting the broader movement for racial equality and police reform that gained national attention in 2020. The event highlighted the continued public engagement with issues of systemic racism and police brutality in the city and across the nation.

Minneapolis Protest for Justice on Chauvin Trial Jury Day

Protest marchers in downtown Minneapolis during jury deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial.
On April 19, 2021, hundreds marched through downtown Minneapolis as the jury began deliberations in the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. The protest, which continued the year-long demonstrations for racial justice and police accountability, took place on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Protesters carried signs with messages such as "Justice for Daunte Wright" and "Black Lives Matter," reflecting broader concerns about police brutality and systemic racism in the United States. The march occurred in the same city where George Floyd's death in police custody sparked widespread unrest and calls for reform.

Minneapolis Protest for Justice as Chauvin Trial Jury Deliberates

Boarded-up Whole Foods Market in Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin trial.
A Whole Foods Market in Minneapolis is boarded up with plywood in anticipation of potential unrest following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The trial, which began in March 2021, concerned the death of George Floyd, a Black man whose killing by Chauvin, a white police officer, sparked widespread protests in Minneapolis and across the nation. Businesses across the city took precautionary measures to protect property during this period of heightened tension.

Minneapolis Whole Foods Boarded Up During Derek Chauvin Trial

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