March 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center prior to the 8am start of the Derek Chauvin trial. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is charged in the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.

March 2021 — Roses in red paint portrayed to look like blood in an installation outside the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters march around the Hennepin County Government Center. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

March 2021 — Protesters hold up signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center as opening statements in the Derek Chauvin murder trial begin.

March 2021 — Since March 15th families and those supporting the families of the victims of police brutality have been placing locks on fencing around the Hennepin County Government Center. The locks, which have the names of victims of police violence written on them, have been continuously cut off by police. Theres now a couple hundred locks along with protesters who've locked themselves to the fence 24/7 one at a time. Among their demands are for the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors & the Governor to meet with families of those killed by police, ending qualified immunity for police and for voting on police accountability bills to occur. .

April 2021 — Supplies made available as temperatures drop inside the Government Center fencing where protesters have been occupying the space 24/7.

April 2021 — The security "cage" around the Hennepin County Government Center has begun to be decorated by ribbons and signs as protesters occupy the space 24/7. Derek Chauvin is currently on trial for the May 25th death of George Floyd.

April 2021 — Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

April 2021 — Protesters arrive in a car caravan around the Hennepin County Government Center in the pouring rain. The courthouse is currently holding the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Chauvin is charged in the May 25th murder of George Floyd in South Minneapolis.

April 2021 — A man tries to speak with the Minnesota State Patrol who is standing guard outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. The Brooklyn Center Police shot and killed Daunte Wright the evening before.

April 2021 — Protesters on top of the FBI Minneapolis Field Office during a march protesting the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Park Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — The community protests outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after the death of 20-year old Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop on April 11th.

April 2021 — Protesters use umbrellas to shield themselves from chemical irritants being used by police outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Protesters are protesting the shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright on April 11th, 2021.

April 2021 — A protester holds up a sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for murder charges against Kim Potter.

April 2021 — Protesters gather for the 7th straight day at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after 20-year old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2020.

April 2021 — US Rep. Maxine Waters of California speaks to protesters who have gathered for the 7th consecutive day outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. They are protesting the April 11th shooting of Daunte Wright by a Brooklyn Center Police Officer.

June 2021 — Protesters burn garbage cans in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in the nearby parking garage.

June 2021 — Protesters gathered in Uptown Minneapolis in the evening after Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement earlier in the day.

June 2021 — Protesters at Lake & Girard following the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith earlier in the day.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police clash with protesters who had gathered around the parking garage in Minneapolis where Winston Smith was shot and killed by police hours earlier.

June 2021 — Protesters march to the top of the parking ramp where a federal task force shot and killed Winston Smith the day before.

June 2021 — Candles being lit at a vigil for Winston Smith who was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 4th, 2021. The vigil was held at the top of the parking ramp where he was shot and killed the day earlier by a Federal task force.

June 2021 — A vigil being held at the spot where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Community gathers around a candle lit vigil where Winston Smith was killed the day earlier by a Federal task force.

June 2021 — Protesters march down Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis the day after Winston Smith was killed by a federal law enforcement task force.

June 2021 — Garbage cans burn at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis during protests over the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police on Hennepin Avenue while fires burn in the streets following the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by Federal law enforcement.

June 2021 — Bushes burn on Girard Avenue during protests over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd.

June 2021 — A memorial for Winston Smith on Lake Street. Smith was killed on June 3rd by a Federal task force on top of a nearby parking ramp.

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff officer points his weapon at someone inside a vehicle near Winston Smith protests. Smith was killed by law enforcement days earlier.

June 2021 — Police on Girard Avenue inside a white van during Winston Smith protests. Smith was shot and killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Protesters take to the streets for the 3rd night after the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. Officials have said Hennepin and Ramsey County officers both fired their weapons while serving a warrant while part of a Federal Task Force.

June 2021 — Protesters march down Lagoon Ave for the third night of protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith. Officials say Smith was shot and killed by Ramsey and Hennepin County officers while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protesters hold their firsts up during a march in Uptown Minneapolis on the third day of protests following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd.

June 2021 — A bike, garbage can, bike rack, bench used as street barricades on Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue during continuing protests following the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winsotn Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop the cover up" on a private drive outside of where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd. This was the 2nd time it was painted red in as many days after the red was removed.

June 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Seven Points ramp in Uptown Minneapolis the day after Deona Marie was killed protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days earlier. Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — With many carrying Winston Smith and Deona Marie signs, the crowd of around a thousand marched through Uptown Minneapolis neighborhoods before returning back to Lake/Girard for a candlelight vigil where Deona Marie was killed last night by a man driving into protesters. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove a vehicle through protesters barricades.

June 2021 — Protesters carrying signs that read "This is a Revolt Against Racism! Stop the War on Black America!" while marching through the streets of Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have been marching since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of protester Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters holding up Black Lives Matter signs on Lake Street at Hennepin Avenue with barricades in place. Protesters have been protesting the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters outside Seven Points ramp after Deona Marie was killed by Nicholas Kraus who drove his vehicle into those protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters at the corner of Lake Street and Girard following the June 3rd Federal Task Force killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie on June 13th. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters speak at the corner of Lake and Girard after marching through Uptown Minneapolis. Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd and Deona Marie was killed when a man drove a vehicle through protesters barricades.

June 2021 — A protester holding a sign reading "Justice for Winston Smith". This follows a march around the neigbborhood after Deona Marie was killed Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protester holds up a Justice for Winston Smith sign on Lake Street during protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force. The day prior Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Large crowd gathered at the intersection of Lake and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The crowd is gathered to protest the shooting death of Winston Smith who was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Protesters in Minneapolis continue to hold space at Lake Street and Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have gathered since the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Street barricades at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street. The barricades were put in place following the June 3rd shooting death of Winston Smith by a Federal Task Force and the June 13th killing of Deona Marie. Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.