Riot

224 photos · 2019–2026

224 photographs tagged Riot, 2019–2026.

Minneapolis police in riot gear face protesters outside Target Center during a Trump rally in downtown Minneapolis. — Minneapolis police officers in riot gear formed a barricade on First Avenue outside the Target Center on October 10, 2019. They confronted protesters gathered for a campaign rally held by then-President Donald Trump. The rally drew thousands to downtown Minneapolis, prompting a significant law enforcement response. The police line separated demonstrators from attendees as tensions escalated.

Damaged Minneapolis police SUV outside the Third Precinct, with Minnehaha Liquors in the background. — A damaged Minneapolis Police squad car, unit 342, sits outside the Third Precinct station in Minneapolis on May 26, 2020, with the Minnehaha Liquor sign visible across the street. Broken windows, blackened doors, and police tape mark the vehicle after unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers. The Third Precinct became a major location for protests and confrontations in the days that followed.

Dollar Tree with shattered windows in Minneapolis after unrest on May 27, 2020. — A Dollar Tree store in Minneapolis has broken front windows and debris on the sidewalk on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which affected businesses across the city. Merchandise and store fixtures are visible through the shattered glass at the storefront.

A target store being looted during protests — The Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 27, 2020, as people and vehicles crowd the parking lot during looting and unrest after the killing of George Floyd. The store stood near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, an area that became a major center of protest and property damage in the first days after Floyd’s death.

Minneapolis Police aims his less lethal weapon — A Minneapolis Police officer in gas mask and tactical gear aims a less-lethal launcher outside the Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph was made on May 27, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers.

Riot damaged store on Lake Street in Minneapolis — Outside Cadillac Pawn on Lake Street in South Minneapolis during protests and riots following the death of George Floyd 2 days earlier. Calvin Horton Jr. was shot and killed here by the business owner.

Fire department on Lake Street during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department works on putting out fires on the corner of East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue. The AutoZone on the corner was the first fire lit during the uprising.

Minneapolis Fire Department put fires out during riots — Minneapolis Fire Department crews respond to fires on Minnehaha Avenue near East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. The response took place during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when multiple businesses and properties along Lake Street were damaged or burned.

Graffiti reading "FUCK JACOB FREY" on a vacant storefront window in Minneapolis. — Graffiti reading “FUCK JACOB FREY” is painted on the window of a vacant retail storefront in Minneapolis on May 27, 2020. A Wellington Management “For Lease” sign remains posted inside the glass-fronted space, while additional white paint marks cover much of the facade. The image was made during the second night of protests after the killing of George Floyd, in the area near the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.

Damaged Aldi entrance in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests, with shattered glass and debris. — The entrance of an Aldi grocery store in Minneapolis bears broken glass and damage on the night of May 27, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Store signage and a COVID-19 safety notice remain visible inside the vestibule, placing the damage in the early months of the pandemic. Commercial property damage and looting affected businesses across Minneapolis as demonstrations spread through the city.

FLOYD graffiti under the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past. — Graffiti reading “FLOYD” covers the tiled wall beneath the Hiawatha Avenue overpass near Lake Street in Minneapolis as a pedestrian walks past on the night of May 27, 2020. Additional messages including “RIP GF” and other anti-police graffiti surround the large tag. The markings appeared in the area during the protests and unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Broken windows at the Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis as security guards stand inside. — The Apple Store on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis stands behind cracked and punctured front glass on the night of May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd, when businesses in central Minneapolis were being secured and assessed.

Target Store while it was looted during Minneapolis riot — The interior of a Target store in Minneapolis is filled with smoke or haze, with merchandise scattered across the floor and damaged displays visible on May 27, 2020. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when businesses across Minneapolis were vandalized and looted.

Police officers on bikes during George Floyd riots — Minneapolis Police officers in riot gear stand outside the Coliseum Building on 27th Avenue South during the second day of protests in Minneapolis. These protests followed the death of George Floyd, which occurred on May 25, 2020. The Coliseum Building, a significant commercial and office structure built in 1917, and the Hennepin County Medical Center East Lake Clinic are visible, with graffiti on the clinic's facade. This area along 27th Avenue South was a key location during the widespread civil unrest in late May 2020, reflecting the community's response to the events.

Police officers on bikes as buildings burn behind them — Minneapolis Police officers stand outside a burning AutoZone store in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, the second day of protests following the death of George Floyd. The AutoZone, located at 3030 Nicollet Avenue, was among the first businesses to sustain significant damage during the widespread civil unrest.

AutoZone on fire during Minneapolis riots — Minneapolis Fire Department outside the AutoZone on Lake Street.

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.

Person photographing a shattered Target window on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A person photographs the interior of the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis through shattered front windows on May 27, 2020. The damage was sustained during the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Located in the East Lake Street commercial corridor, the store was among numerous businesses in south Minneapolis that were broken into or damaged that week.

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.

A protester waked under Haiwatha Ave where “FLOYD” is written on the wall. This on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

Everlake housing under construction burns on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis. — The Everlake housing development under construction on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns during the early hours of May 28, 2020. The fire occurred amid unrest following the killing of George Floyd, as flames spread through the wood-framed structure and debris, downed lines, and a damaged car filled the street in front of the site.

Burning Wendy's on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — A Wendy’s restaurant on 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, during unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the windows and across the roofline, while graffiti including “Justice 4 George” is painted on the building’s exterior. The fire occurred during several nights of destruction and protest in Minneapolis after Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.

Fire behind a house on East 29th Street in Minneapolis at night. — A fire burns across from a residence on East 29th Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second day of protests in the city after the death of George Floyd, when multiple fires were reported in neighborhoods near the demonstrations.

People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns beyond the buildings. — People walk through an alley off East 29th Street in Minneapolis as a large fire burns across the street in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during the second night of unrest following the death of George Floyd, when fires and property damage spread through parts of south Minneapolis.

Damaged US Bank ATM on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest. — A damaged US Bank ATM stands on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The machine’s front panels have been torn open, exposing internal components and leaving debris scattered around the base. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd.

Shattered U.S. Bank drive-through window on Lake Street in Minneapolis with graffiti and broken glass. — A damaged drive-through window at a U.S. Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 28, 2020. The glass is shattered, debris is scattered below the opening, and graffiti reading “Black” and “Pigs” is painted across the window and brick wall. The damage occurred during unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, when businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor were vandalized and looted.

Burning AutoZone on Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis with graffiti during May 2020 unrest. — The AutoZone store at 2700 Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis burns in the early hours of May 28, 2020, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct. Flames have consumed much of the one-story commercial building, leaving the roofline partially collapsed as graffiti covers the exterior wall. The fire occurred during the first nights of unrest after the murder of George Floyd.

AutoZone burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd’s killing. — The AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020, following the killing of George Floyd. Located across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct, the auto-parts retailer was among the first commercial buildings destroyed by fire in the area.

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 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.

Interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis after looting, with merchandise scattered on the floor. — The interior of Sunny’s Wigs on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is shown in disarray after looting in late May 2020. Merchandise, boxes, and store fixtures are strewn across the floor while display cases and sales counters remain in place inside the retail shop. The damage occurred during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

Damaged Target store entrance in Uptown Minneapolis with overturned carts and debris. — The Target store in Uptown Minneapolis is pictured with debris on the sidewalk and displaced shopping carts at the entrance in the early hours of May 28, 2020. The damage followed unrest in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd.

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.

GM Tobacco burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — The GM Tobacco building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, during protests that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames engulf the storefront and upper facade, with anti-police graffiti visible on the front of the building and a person standing on the sidewalk at right. The property was in the area of south Minneapolis where unrest was concentrated near the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as people gather during protests. — The Minnehaha Liquors building on East Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the night of May 28, 2020, as people gather in the street during unrest following the murder of George Floyd. The commercial building, marked by the large Minnehaha Liquors Drive-In sign, also housed Midori’s Floating World Cafe. The fire was part of widespread damage along the Lake Street corridor during several nights of protests, confrontations, and property destruction in south Minneapolis.

Protesters outside burning GM Tobacco on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, one holding an anti-police sign. — A protester holds a sign reading “Jail all racist killer cops!” in front of the burning GM Tobacco store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The photograph was made during nighttime protests that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police four days earlier.

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.

Fire at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis as flames engulf part of the building. — Fire burns at the Target store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 28, 2020. The blaze consumed part of the building during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, with smoke and sparks rising above the roofline. Graffiti on the exterior walls, including anti-police messages, remained visible on the facade as the fire spread.

Shattered window at Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis, with broken glass on the sidewalk. — Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis stands with a shattered ground-floor window on May 28, 2020. The Metro Transit light rail station sustained visible damage during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass remains on the sidewalk outside the station entrance, where signage for the transit facility is still visible.

Shattered doors and windows at Lake Street/Midtown station in Minneapolis. — Damage to the entrance of the Lake Street/Midtown light rail station in Minneapolis is visible on May 28, 2020, with shattered glass in the doors and station windows. Operated by Metro Transit, the station is part of the Blue Line and serves the Lake Street corridor in south Minneapolis. The damage occurred during the third day of unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

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.

Minnehaha Liquors burns on Lake Street in Minneapolis as fireworks burst overhead. — The Minnehaha Liquors store burns on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as fireworks burst overhead on May 28, 2020. The fire occurred during the third night of unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Minnehaha Liquors, identified by its large roadside sign, stood along Lake Street, a major commercial corridor where numerous businesses were damaged during that period.

Smoke-filled alley at East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis during overnight fires. — An alley near East 29th Street and 26th Avenue South in Minneapolis is filled with smoke and backlit by fire during overnight unrest on May 28, 2020. A vehicle moves through the alley as flames burn behind nearby buildings, illuminating utility poles, wires, and the walls of adjacent structures. The fires occurred during the second night of protests following the killing of George Floyd.

Thurston Jewelers and Bondesque storefronts in Minneapolis at night after looting. — A man cleans up the inside of Thurston Jewelers which was broken into on the 2nd day of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.

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.

Boarded storefront with Justice for Floyd sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A boarded storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis bears the message “Justice for Floyd” in the early hours of May 29, 2020. The sign appeared during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses in the corridor covered windows with plywood for protection.

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.

Damaged Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis with shattered windows after overnight unrest. — A Starbucks in downtown Minneapolis has multiple shattered street-facing windows on May 29, 2020, after overnight unrest following the killing of George Floyd. Broken glass covers the sidewalk outside the corner storefront, and the lit interior remains visible through the damaged facade.

Star Tribune and Pioneer Press racks in downtown Minneapolis beside broken glass during May 2020 protests. — Star Tribune and Pioneer Press newspaper racks stand on a sidewalk in downtown Minneapolis in the early hours of May 29, 2020, with broken glass scattered across the pavement nearby. The visible Star Tribune front page reads “Violent protests intensify,” placing the photograph during unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during protests. — Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand in formation on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The deployment took place during the third day of protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police on May 25. Nicollet Mall is a major pedestrian and transit corridor in the city center, and state officers were mobilized there to reinforce law enforcement presence overnight.

Handwritten Black Lives Matter signs on the Calhoun Building entrance at 711 Lake Street, Minneapolis. — Handwritten signs are posted on the entrance of the Calhoun Building at 711 Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The messages express support for Black Lives Matter and racial justice during protests following the killing of George Floyd. One sign reads, “BIPOC Artists Here! BIPOC Organizations Here! Houseless People Sleep Here!".

Boarded McDonald's drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis serving a customer through a plywood opening. — A boarded-up McDonald’s drive-thru on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis serves a customer through a small opening cut into the plywood on May 29, 2020. The restaurant’s windows and exterior were covered with protective boards as businesses in the area responded to damage and unrest following the killing of George Floyd.

McDonald’s service window in Uptown Minneapolis with a gloved employee at a point-of-sale terminal. — An employee works at a point-of-sale terminal inside a McDonald’s service window in Uptown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The restaurant’s windows are boarded, and transactions are conducted through a small opening, reflecting security measures adopted by some businesses during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd.

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.

Protesters and stopped traffic on I-94 in Minneapolis at night. — Protesters and stopped traffic occupy Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on the night of May 29, 2020, during demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Photographed from an overpass, the image shows marchers moving along the freeway while cars queue in adjacent lanes under streetlights.

Protesters and backed-up traffic on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis at night. — Protesters and halted traffic fill Interstate 94 in downtown Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, during the fourth day of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. The nighttime photograph shows marchers occupying the freeway lanes beneath a pedestrian bridge as vehicles back up along the corridor. I-94 is a major east-west route through Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Protesters and bicyclists on I-94 in Minneapolis at night, with slow-moving cars and a No Justice No Peace sign. — Protesters and bicyclists march along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020, during demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd. The freeway, a major route through Minneapolis and Saint Paul, was temporarily occupied as people moved through the traffic lanes carrying signs, including one reading "NO JUSTICE NO PEACE."

Traffic backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis beneath a sign reading “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” — Traffic is backed up on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, near the 1st Avenue South exit, as an overhead highway message board reads, “CURFEW IN EFFECT 8PM TO 6AM.” The photograph was made on May 29, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd, when state and local officials imposed overnight movement restrictions across Minneapolis and other Twin Cities communities.

Boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis marked with BLM and Black Owned graffiti. — Boarded storefronts in downtown Minneapolis are marked with the spray-painted messages “BLM” and “BLACK OWNED” on May 29, 2020. The plywood covers were installed to protect retail businesses during unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier that week.

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.

Burning car at a Wells Fargo drive-thru in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — A car burns in the drive-thru lane of a Wells Fargo branch in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The fire occurred during overnight protests following the killing of George Floyd, with the bank located across the street from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct.

Burning car outside Wells Fargo on East 31st Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — A car burns outside the Wells Fargo branch on East 31st Street in Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. The fire occurred during the fourth night of protests following the killing of George Floyd, after demonstrators had marched through South Minneapolis. The bank stands across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 5th Precinct, an area that drew large crowds and repeated unrest that week.

Fire-damaged Lake Street post office in Minneapolis with broken windows and smoke-stained brick exterior. — The Lake Street Station post office in South Minneapolis appears here after fire damage during the protests of late May 2020. Broken windows, smoke-stained openings, and a scorched interior are visible along the brick exterior of the United States Postal Service facility on Lake Street near East 31st Street. The fire occurred during the fourth night of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, and the building was later declared a total loss and rebuilt.

Smoke pouring from Lake Street Station post office in Minneapolis during unrest on May 29, 2020. — The United States Postal Service’s Lake Street Station in South Minneapolis is shown filled with smoke during unrest on May 29, 2020, the fourth night of demonstrations following the killing of George Floyd. Located on East 31st Street, the post office served the surrounding neighborhoods as a local mail-processing and retail facility. The building was later declared a total loss and subsequently rebuilt.

Protesters on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night beneath apartment towers. — Protesters gather along Lake Street in Minneapolis late on May 29, 2020, during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. Taken on the fourth night of protests in Minneapolis, the image documents Lake Street as one of the main corridors where marches, rallies, and confrontations unfolded in the days after Floyd’s killing.

Boarded Target store at Nicollet Mall and 9th Street South in downtown Minneapolis during early morning hours. — This Target store sits at Nicollet Mall and Ninth Street South in downtown Minneapolis, its glass rotunda entrance topped with the company's bullseye logo. Plywood covers the ground-floor windows and doors here in the early hours of May 29, 2020, as businesses across the city boarded up amid the unrest following George Floyd's killing by police.

Wells Fargo bank burning on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis on May 29, 2020. — A Wells Fargo branch on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis burns on the night of May 29, 2020. The bank, across from the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fifth Precinct, was damaged during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Flames are visible through the front windows as fire spreads across the ground-floor banking area.

Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Mississippi River with illuminated downtown Minneapolis skyline at night. — The Stone Arch Bridge spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Built in 1883 as a railroad bridge, the structure is a prominent historic landmark along the riverfront near St. Anthony Falls.

Damaged Walgreens on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke and boarded windows at night. — A Walgreens pharmacy and food mart on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands damaged and smoking in the early hours of May 30, 2020. Plywood covers the entrance, windows are broken, and graffiti is visible on the exterior of the one-story commercial building. The store was photographed during the unrest that followed the police killing of George Floyd, when numerous businesses along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or burned.

Commercial building on fire on Lake Street in Minneapolis during unrest after George Floyd's killing. — A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in late May 2020. The fire occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street, a major east-west commercial corridor lined with small businesses and services, was heavily damaged during those nights.

Burning building on Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — A commercial building burns on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests following the killing of George Floyd. Flames and heavy smoke engulf the structure as a person stands in silhouette on the street in front of the fire. The image was made on the fourth night of unrest, when numerous businesses and buildings along the Lake Street corridor were damaged or destroyed.

Burning excavator on Lake Street in Minneapolis amid fires during George Floyd protests. — A burning excavator and multiple building fires line Lake Street in Minneapolis during overnight unrest on May 30, 2020, in the days after the killing of George Floyd.

Orange moon over downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protest unrest. — An orange moon rises beside the downtown Minneapolis skyline in Minnesota in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. Visible landmarks include U.S. Bank Stadium at left and the M Health Clinics and Surgery Center in the foreground, with office and medical buildings filling the city center. The moon’s color was likely intensified by smoke and haze hanging over the city as fires burned during that period.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protest fires. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis in the early morning hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the killing of George Floyd. The photograph looks across a South Minneapolis residential and commercial district, with apartment buildings, a church, and neighborhood streets in the foreground and a broad plume of smoke extending across the night sky. Lake Street, a major east-west corridor, sustained extensive fire and property damage during that night of unrest.

Smoke and flames over Lake Street in Minneapolis before dawn on May 30, 2020. — Fires burn along Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020, sending a large plume of smoke over surrounding apartment buildings before dawn. The fires occurred during unrest following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Lake Street is a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis and sustained extensive damage during the nights of arson and looting that followed the protests.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, during protests and unrest following the killing of George Floyd. A residential high-rise and roadway are visible in the foreground as smoke drifts across the corridor, where multiple commercial buildings were damaged by fire that week. Lake Street became one of the most heavily affected areas in south Minneapolis during the fourth day of demonstrations.

Smoke over Lake Street in Minneapolis as fires burn during George Floyd protest unrest. — Smoke rises over the Lake Street corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early hours of May 30, 2020, as fires burn during protests following the death of George Floyd. The photograph looks across South Minneapolis at a broad plume spreading above mid-rise residential and institutional buildings. Lake Street, a major commercial artery, sustained extensive fire damage and business losses during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police.

National Guard troops and a fire truck at the Lyn-Lake Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — National Guard troops and a Minneapolis Fire Department truck are positioned on Lake Street at the Lyn-Lake Speedway station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the early morning of May 30, 2020. The deployment followed overnight fires and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd. National Guard units were sent to secure streets and support emergency access as fire crews responded to active blazes and damaged properties along the corridor.

Minnesota National Guard vehicles block Lake Street at Speedway in Minneapolis as smoke rises behind them. — Minnesota National Guard troops and military vehicles block Lake Street near the Speedway station in the LynLake area of South Minneapolis on May 30, 2020. Thick smoke rises behind the intersection as firefighters and emergency vehicles respond during unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. The deployment was part of the state response to secure major commercial corridors and assist local law enforcement and fire operations overnight.

Man sweeping broken glass outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — A man sweeps broken glass from the sidewalk outside a damaged storefront on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 30, 2020. The cleanup took place in the aftermath of unrest following the killing of George Floyd, when shattered windows and other damage lined commercial blocks across the corridor.

Firefighters at the damaged Speedway on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises from the collapsed roof. — Minneapolis Fire Department crews work at the damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis in the early morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the collapsed roof area as firefighters move through debris around the convenience store and fuel station. The fire occurred during the fourth day of unrest in Minneapolis following the killing of George Floyd, when numerous commercial properties along Lake Street were damaged or destroyed.

Burned debris blocks Pillsbury Avenue in South Minneapolis after protests. — Burned debris and overturned shopping carts block Pillsbury Avenue in South Minneapolis at sunrise on May 30, 2020. The photograph was made on the fourth day of protests following the killing of George Floyd, with smoke still visible in the distance and traffic signals lit above an otherwise quiet street. Scattered trash bins, charred remains, and temporary roadwork barrels show the disruption left on this residential corridor overnight.

Burned dumpster debris on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the ashes. — Burned debris from a dumpster lies on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the remains. The image was made during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, when Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, sustained extensive fire and property damage. The photograph documents the immediate aftermath on the street surface, with ash, melted material, and charred refuse left behind.

Smoldering debris blocks Lake Street in Minneapolis after overnight unrest. — Debris and small smoldering fires block Lake Street in Minneapolis on the morning of May 30, 2020, with boarded storefronts and damaged buildings lining the corridor. The photograph shows the aftermath of unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, when businesses and streets along this major South Minneapolis commercial route sustained extensive fire and impact damage. Smoke rises from burned material in the roadway as the street remains largely empty at daybreak.

Smoke over houses in South Minneapolis at sunrise after overnight fires on May 30, 2020. — Smoke rises over residential houses in South Minneapolis at sunrise on May 30, 2020. The photograph shows a neighborhood street as heavy black plumes from overnight fires spread above homes and utility lines. The fires followed several days of protests in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.

Interstate 35W approaching downtown Minneapolis under smoke haze at daybreak. — Interstate 35W approaching downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seen under a layer of smoke at daybreak on May 30, 2020. Overhead signs for downtown exits, East 35th Street, and Interstate 94 place the view along the main north-south freeway corridor leading into the city center. The haze followed overnight fires during protests after the death of George Floyd, and the light traffic contrasts with the volume normally carried on this route.

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.

National Guard troops on Lake Street in Minneapolis beside graffiti-marked storefronts and debris. — Members of the Minnesota National Guard patrol Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, passing boarded and graffiti-marked storefronts amid debris left on the street. The deployment came after several nights of fires and property damage during protests following the death of George Floyd. Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, was among the areas most heavily affected, and National Guard units were sent to support security operations and protect businesses and residents.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the damaged store. — A Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis stands heavily burned on the morning of May 30, 2020, with smoke still rising from the convenience store behind the pump canopy. The damage followed overnight unrest after the killing of George Floyd, which led to fires and destruction along major commercial corridors in south Minneapolis. A Metro Transit bus stop and campaign signs remain in the foreground, situating the station within the everyday streetscape of Lake Street.

Burned Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis with smoke rising from the gutted store. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is pictured on the morning of May 30, 2020. The convenience store behind the pumps is gutted and still smoking, with parts of the roof and facade burned away. The damage followed nights of unrest in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd, when businesses along Lake Street, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, were heavily affected.

McDonald’s drive-thru sign in Minneapolis with handwritten early closing notice on May 30, 2020. — A McDonald’s drive-thru menu board in Minneapolis displays a handwritten notice on May 30, 2020, announcing that the restaurant would close at 6:30 p.m. because of “the recent activity in our city.” Posted over the lower right portion of the menu, the sign states that the location would reopen the following morning at 7 a.m. The temporary closure came during the period of protests and unrest in Minneapolis after the killing of George Floyd, when many businesses altered hours or shut down temporarily.

Burning Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis as smoke rises above the damaged building. — A fire-damaged Shell gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis burns on the morning of May 30, 2020. Smoke rises from the convenience store area as traffic passes on the commercial corridor, and a Metro Transit bus stop sign is visible beside the property. The damage followed nights of protests and unrest in the city after the killing of George Floyd.

National Guard troops on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — Minnesota National Guard soldiers stand at an intersection on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis on May 30, 2020, during overnight protests following the death of George Floyd. The troops are positioned outside commercial buildings with plywood covering the windows and doors, reflecting security measures taken as unrest spread through the city. Nicollet Mall is a major downtown pedestrian and transit corridor, and the Guard deployment marked the city and state's emergency response during the fourth day of unrest.

Fire-damaged Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The Speedway gas station on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown on May 31, 2020, with its convenience store building heavily damaged by fire while the pump canopy and fueling area remain standing. Wet pavement and debris mark the immediate aftermath of firefighting at the site. The damage occurred during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, which left numerous businesses and buildings burned or damaged along the Lake Street corridor.

Fire-damaged Wells Fargo bank on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis with broken windows and graffiti. — The Wells Fargo bank building on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis bears fire damage and graffiti on May 31, 2020. Soot blackens the brick facade above a damaged entrance, and broken windows are visible on the upper level. Graffiti on the wall includes the phrases “BURN THE BANK” and “ACAB,” photographed in the days following the killing of George Floyd.

Free food sign and sidewalk supply table in South Minneapolis. — A hand-lettered “FREE FOOD” sign in South Minneapolis directs residents to a sidewalk distribution table stocked with canned goods, produce, and other supplies. The sign identifies the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, which organized the mutual-aid food table during the unrest following the killing of George Floyd in late May 2020. Set up along a residential street, the table provided basic groceries in an area where normal access to food had been disrupted.

Graffiti-covered car outside a boarded-up US Bank on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a cyclist passing. — A graffiti-covered damaged car sits outside a boarded-up US Bank branch on Lake Street in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The image includes the bank’s drive-through area and nearby commercial buildings along the Lake Street corridor, where many properties were closed or secured with plywood after unrest following the police killing of George Floyd. A cyclist passes in the foreground, contrasting with the visible damage and anti-police graffiti left on the car and bank building.

Fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign on Lake Street in Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged Minnehaha Liquors sign and facade on Lake Street in Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020. The business was burned during the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd on May 25, leaving the storefront’s metal framing exposed and the neon sign partially intact. Lake Street, one of Minneapolis’s main commercial corridors, saw extensive damage to businesses during those days.

Burned El Nuevo Rodeo on Lake Street in Minneapolis with a warning sign and rubble outside. — The burned remains of El Nuevo Rodeo stand on Lake Street in south Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The restaurant and entertainment venue was heavily damaged by fire during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd, leaving its brick exterior blackened and much of the interior reduced to rubble. A handwritten warning sign about unstable walls and caution tape at the sidewalk mark the building as unsafe in the immediate aftermath of the fire.

Fire-damaged interior of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis. — The fire-damaged remains of Minnehaha Liquors on Lake Street in South Minneapolis are shown on May 31, 2020, with the roof burned away and the interior reduced to debris. The store was destroyed during the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Bryant-Lake Bowl on Lake Street in Minneapolis is boarded with plywood bearing spray-painted messages including "PEOPLE LIVE HERE." — Bryant-Lake Bowl is a bowling alley, theater, and restaurant on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Plywood covers its ground-floor windows, spray-painted with "PEOPLE LIVE HERE" and "DO NOT BURN." The boards went up after unrest broke out along Lake Street following the killing of George Floyd in May 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.

Bikers outside the burned AutoZone in Minneapolis — Bikers go past the remains of the burned AutoZone building on Minnehaha Ave. The store was the first store to burn during protests that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd.

Fire-damaged storefront on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis after unrest in June 2020. — A fire-damaged retail building on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis stands with its roof partially collapsed and storefronts burned out on June 4, 2020. The structure housed neighborhood businesses, including Flora's Hair Designs and a cafe, before it was damaged during the unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Burned interiors, exposed framing, and boarded windows show the extent of the destruction to commercial property along the corridor.

Boarded Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis during George Floyd protests. — The boarded storefronts of Smitten Kitten and Caffrey's Deli on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis are shown during the protests that followed the murder of George Floyd in May and June 2020. Plywood covering the ground-floor windows and doors is marked with hand-painted messages including “We want cops in cuffs,” “Don’t burn, we live here,” and “People live here, kids live here.”

George Floyd mural on boarded Stella’s Fish Cafe windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis after protests in 2020. — A George Floyd mural covers boarded windows at Stella’s Fish Cafe on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The painting includes Floyd’s portrait, the words “SAY MY NAME,” and repeated “BLM” text, while adjacent plywood panels are marked with messages including “Justice 4” and “Say His Name.” The boards were installed to protect storefronts during the unrest that followed Floyd’s killing in May 2020, and many became surfaces for memorials and protest art across Minneapolis.

Burned chiropractor office behind East Lake Street in Minneapolis after the May 2020 unrest. — A fire-damaged chiropractor office on East Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown from the rear, with barred windows, soot-blackened brick walls, and debris scattered across the lot. The commercial building was burned during the unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd. Located across from the former Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct station, it was among many Lake Street businesses damaged by fire and looting in late May 2020.

Cleanup tools on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a boarded building after the 2020 unrest. — Cleanup tools line the sidewalk on 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis beside a brick building with boarded windows on June 9, 2020. Brooms, shovels, dustpans, and other supplies were left out for volunteers cleaning debris and damaged storefronts after the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

Burned AutoZone rubble on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, with a damaged Metro Transit sign in the foreground. — The burned remains of the AutoZone store on East Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the frame, with a damaged Metro Transit sign lying across the rubble in the foreground. The store was among the first buildings destroyed during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. East Lake Street, a major commercial corridor in south Minneapolis, sustained widespread fire damage and business losses during that period. Store signs for Aldi and Walgreens are visible in the background beyond the debris.

Fire-damaged Foot Locker interior on Lake Street in Minneapolis after unrest following George Floyd's killing. — The fire-damaged interior of a Foot Locker on Lake Street in Minneapolis is shown weeks after the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Charred debris, collapsed ceiling materials, burned fixtures, and overturned display furniture remain inside the gutted retail space. The damage was part of a wider pattern of destruction to businesses along the Lake Street commercial corridor during that period.

Burned strip mall rubble on Lake Street in Minneapolis after fires during the May 2020 unrest. — The burned remains of a strip mall on Lake Street in Minneapolis fill the foreground, with piles of brick, twisted metal, and collapsed roofing left after a fire. A Dollar General sign is still visible on one surviving section of the commercial building behind the rubble. The damage dates to the unrest and protests that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, when multiple businesses along the Lake Street corridor were burned or destroyed.

Dollar General at Hi-Lake Shopping Center in Minneapolis behind fire-damaged debris. — Dollar General at the Hi-Lake Shopping Center on East Lake Street in Minneapolis after fire damage in 2020. The shopping center also included an H&R Block office and other storefronts damaged during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. Debris from the destroyed front portion of the complex remained across the site in early July 2020.

Minnehaha Liquors site at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis behind fencing and barriers at night. — Minnehaha Liquors at East Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis appears behind fencing and concrete barriers in July 2020. The business was destroyed during the unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd, leaving a cleared and secured lot at the intersection. The corner sits near the former Third Precinct station and other fire-damaged Lake Street properties.

We’ll stand together and we’ll build together — A Target store, which includes a CVS Pharmacy, stands on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. This location was significantly affected by looting during the 2020 unrest that followed the May 25th death of George Floyd. A banner displayed on the building's facade reads, "We'll stand together And we'll build together," conveying a message of community resilience and recovery. Temporary fencing is visible in the foreground, indicating ongoing security or rebuilding efforts in the area.

Burned O'Reilly Auto Parts remains on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis in July 2020. — Burned O'Reilly Auto Parts on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis remained collapsed and uncleared in July 2020. The store was damaged during the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Graffiti on the adjacent wall ties the site to that period in the city.

Fire damaged buildings in St Paul after riots — The remains of a former Subway restaurant and a tax office are visible on University Avenue West in St. Paul. These structures were destroyed by fire during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The debris, contained by an orange construction fence, marks a site of significant damage in the aftermath of the protests. The destruction of these commercial properties reflects the widespread impact of the protests on local businesses and urban environments in the Twin Cities.

Inside the burned out Minnehaha Station post office — The interior of the Minnehaha Station United States Post Office, located at 3033 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis, shows extensive fire damage. This facility was severely burned during the civil unrest in May 2020, which followed the death of George Floyd. Charred walls, debris, and damaged mail sorting cages are visible, indicating the extent of the destruction within this essential community service building. The incident rendered the post office inoperable, disrupting postal services for residents in the surrounding Minneapolis neighborhood.

Burned out USPS van inside a burned post office — A burned United States Postal Service (USPS) van rests within the fire-damaged Minnehaha Post Office in South Minneapolis. This facility, located on 27th Avenue South, sustained extensive damage during the civil unrest that followed the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. As a vital piece of public infrastructure, the Minnehaha Station provided essential mail services to the local community. The destruction of the building and its contents, including the delivery vehicle, reflects the widespread property damage experienced during the Minneapolis Uprising.

Burned rubble of USPS post office in South Minneapolis — The interior of the Minnehaha Station United States Post Office, located at 3033 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis, shows extensive fire damage. This facility served as a vital postal service hub for the local community. The building was severely damaged by fire and arson during the civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Twisted metal and charred remains illustrate the widespread destruction that affected numerous structures in the city during that period.

The remains of a burned out USPS post office — The Minnehaha Station United States Post Office, located at 3033 27th Avenue South in Minneapolis, stands as a burned-out structure. This facility previously served as a vital postal service hub for the surrounding community. The building was extensively damaged by fire and arson during the civil unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. The remaining brick shell and debris are a visible reminder of the widespread property damage that occurred during the protests, with graffiti reading 'Justice for George' on an adjacent wall further contextualizing the site.

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