A few candles and flowers remain at the memorial for Deona Knajdek a week after the space was cleared by private security contractors. Knajdek was killed while protesting the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith 10 days prior when a car dove through barricades put in place by protesters.

A sign reading "We will not be silent so that you can remain comfortable!" on the security fencing around the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials at Lake & Girard.

A sign reading "Paramilitary contractors accountable to no one are running around uptown now." with "They assaulted someone last night." added to the bottom. The sign was seen after a private security company cleared and started to patrol the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorial sites.

Protesters climb the fence outside the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials. The memorials had been cleared by private security contractors earlier in the morning.

Private security clears out the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorial in Uptown Minneapolis. Some of the contractors were carrying restraint zip ties while being armed with military fatigue.

The space had been a protest zone since June 3rd after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades that were put in place to protect protesters.

The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police also declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.

Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away.

Protesters and who the police call "hot rodders" shut down streets in Uptown Minneapolis. Police moved in hours later and the crowd dispersed. Minneapolis Police declared an unlawful assembly but eventually left without making any arrests.

Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden".

Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.

Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.

Protesters close down the streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.

Winston Smith was killed by Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriffs officers who were part of a Federal Task Force on June 3rd. 

On June 10th, Deona Marie was killed when a protester drove his vehicle through barricades setup to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith.

Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.

The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.

The Minnesota National Guard stand guard outside JUUT hair salon in Uptown Minneapolis. This follows the shooting death of Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.