Police Shooting

19 photos · 2021–2026

19 photographs tagged Police Shooting, 2021–2026.

Person wearing knit hat stands facing street lights and blurred figures during Minneapolis ICE operation. — In Minneapolis, a federal officer shot a man amidst an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. This incident occurred on the one-week anniversary of another shooting involving an ICE agent in the city. Images from North Minneapolis show areas blocked off by ICE agents, with reports of less-lethal weapons, tear gas, and pepper spray being deployed.

Federal officers in tactical gear stand lined up on a Minneapolis street at night during Operation Metro Surge. — Federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, are shown in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. This followed the third shooting in Minneapolis by federal agents in the month of January.

Armed federal officers deploy on a snowy North Minneapolis street during Operation Metro Surge. — Federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, were deployed in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge following the 3rd shooting by federal agents. This follows 2 Americans who were shot and killed by federal agents.

Law enforcement officers stand on a street in Minneapolis during an ICE operation, with police tape visible. — In Minneapolis, a federal officer shot a man amidst an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. This incident occurred on the one-week anniversary of another shooting involving an ICE agent in the city.

Police at Samuel Sharpe scene — Milwaukee Police officers secure the area near North 14th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue following the fatal shooting of Samuel Sharpe. Sharpe was killed by Columbus Police officers during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The incident occurred amidst the convention, a major political event that drew significant attention and security presence to the city. The presence of police tape and officers indicates an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the shooting.

Columbus Police shoot and kill a man in Milwaukee — Columbus Police officers were present in Milwaukee to assist with security during the 2024 Republican National Convention. During this deployment, Columbus Police officers were involved in a shooting incident where a homeless man, reportedly brandishing a knife, was killed. The event occurred amidst heightened security measures for the convention, which was held in Milwaukee.

Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks to reporters in Minneapolis after the Amir Locke shooting. — Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong speaks to the press in Minneapolis on February 2, 2022, following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The event, which occurred in the early morning hours, prompted immediate calls for transparency and accountability from law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Levy Armstrong, a prominent activist in Minneapolis, addressed the public and demanded the swift release of information regarding the incident. The shooting reignited discussions about police conduct and accountability in the city, echoing sentiments from previous unrest.

Zaynab Mohamed speaks to reporters in Minneapolis after the police shooting of Amir Locke. — Zaynab Mohamed, Community Advocacy Manager with CAIR-MN and a Minnesota Senate candidate, speaks to the press in Minneapolis on a cold February night. Her statement followed the police shooting death of Amir Locke earlier that day. Mohamed called for the prompt release of information regarding the incident, which was under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

DJ Hooker speaks to reporters at an Amir Locke protest in Minneapolis. — Activist DJ Hooker speaks at a protest in Minneapolis on a cold night following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The protest occurred shortly after Locke was killed by officers executing a no-knock warrant. Activists demanded the prompt release of information regarding the incident, which was under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Toussaint Morrison speaks to reporters in Minneapolis after the police shooting of Amir Locke. — Toussaint Morrison speaks to reporters in Minneapolis following the police shooting death of Amir Locke. The incident, which occurred in February 2022, led to public outcry and demands for accountability from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Minneapolis Police Department. Amir Locke was killed on February 2, 2022 by Minneapolis Police officers during a no knock warrant at a Downtown Minneapolis apartment building.

Police SUV and BCA truck outside Bolero Flats in downtown Minneapolis behind police tape. — Police vehicles and a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) truck are present outside Bolero Flats on Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis following an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred on the 7th floor of the apartment building, where an officer reportedly shot and killed a man who was holding a gun.

Police tape and BCA vehicle on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis after an officer-involved shooting. — Yellow police tape cordons off Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis following an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred at Bolero Flats, where an officer reportedly shot a man holding a gun on the seventh floor of the apartment building. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) was called to investigate the shooting, a common procedure for officer-involved deaths in Minnesota.

BCA crime team truck and Minneapolis police outside Bolero Flats in downtown Minneapolis. — Law enforcement vehicles and a Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Crime Scene Team truck are present outside the Bolero Flats apartment building on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This location was the site of an officer-involved shooting on December 29, 2021. According to interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman, an officer discharged their weapon nine seconds after entering an apartment on the seventh floor, where the victim was reportedly holding a gun.

Minneapolis vigil for Winston Smith with candles and flowers at dusk in Uptown. — A vigil was held in Minneapolis following the police shooting of Winston Smith. Community members gathered to honor his memory, placing numerous candles and flowers on the ground where he was killed by a federal task force. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

Mourners place candles and flowers on pavement at a vigil in Uptown Minneapolis. — A vigil is held at the site where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd. Participants placed flowers and lit candles on the pavement, creating a memorial. The event occurred in Uptown Minneapolis, a neighborhood that saw significant unrest following Smith's death and other incidents of police violence. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

Mourners place candles and flowers at a vigil in Minneapolis for Winston Smith. — A vigil was held on the parking ramp in Uptown Minneapolis where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 4th, 2021. Attendees lit candles and placed flowers in remembrance of Smith, who was shot and killed by a federal task force. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

Protesters march along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at sunset — Protesters march through Uptown Minneapolis on June 24, 2021, following the killing of Winston Smith. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

Minneapolis police vehicles line Hennepin Avenue near the Uptown parking ramp. — Minneapolis police vehicles are shown on Hennepin Avenue near the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement hours earlier. The incident occurred on June 3, 2021, during a protest that followed the death of George Floyd in 2020. Smith's death, which took place on top of the ramp, sparked further unrest in the Uptown Minneapolis area. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

Sheriff vehicles parked outside Seven Points parking garage in Minneapolis — Sheriff's vehicles are present at the Seven Points Mall parking garage in Minneapolis, the site where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021. Smith, a civilian, was shot and killed by officers from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minneapolis Police Department. The incident occurred on the top level of the parking structure, leading to protests and public outcry. On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force fatally shot 32-year-old Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. on the top level of a parking ramp in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood while attempting to arrest him on a felony warrant. Authorities said Smith fired a handgun from inside his vehicle during the encounter, while family members and activists questioned the official account and demanded the release of additional evidence. The killing led to weeks of protests, street occupations, and confrontations with police in Uptown, becoming another major flashpoint in Minneapolis during the period following the murder of George Floyd. Earlier in the day Minneapolis city officials along with The Agape Movement coordinated to open the streets that had been closed at George Floyd Square since his murder.

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