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April 2023 — Graffiti reading "Winston Smith was assassinated by the MPD on the Cedar Lake Trail in April 2023.

June 2022 — A couple walk across Lake Street in front of a parking garage with graffiti that reads “Deona Marie” “161”. The area has been a place of protest since the June 2021 killing of Winston Smith. Smith was killed by a federal task force serving a warrant. Protester Deona Marie was killed ten days later when a man drove his vehicle through barricades killing her.

May 2022 — Razor wire on fencing around a parking ramp at Lake Street and Girard Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. The area was home to protests following the shooting death of Winston Smith at the top of the ramp by a federal task force.

April 2022 — The top floors of the Seven Points parking ramp continue to be closed off following June 2021 protests over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

April 2022 — The top floor of the Seven Points parking ramp. The top floor was where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. The ramp has been closed to the public since June.

April 2022 — The top floor of the Seven Points parking ramp. The top floor was where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. The ramp has been closed to the public since June.

December 2021 — Fresh snow covers the private drive next to the Seven Points parking ramp. The area fenced off after protests over the law enforcement killing of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021.

December 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp. The day prior was 6 months from the day Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Marshal task force.

November 2021 — Security fences around the Lake & Girard parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June.

November 2021 — Graffiti at the Uptown Theatre on Hennepin. "Do you know who Winston Smith is??"

November 2021 — A paint covered No Trespassing sign outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Protesters paint "Stop The Cover Up" outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 5 months earlier.

November 2021 — A dumpster with "Winston Smith" written on it. Smith was shot and killed by a federal task force on top of the parking garage across the street.

November 2021 — Minneapolis Fire Department puts out garbage can fires on Lake Street the night after the election.

November 2021 — Winston Smith graffiti on banner surrounding the parking ramp he was killed by law enforcement in Uptown Minneapolis

November 2021 — Protest signs hang on fencing around the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3, 2021.

November 2021 — Security fencing and signage on the Seven Points mall parking garage.

October 2021 — Signs on the fence around Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis reading: “Deona Marie was killed while protesting against police brutality. Read her story below and donate to help support her children.”

October 2021 — The Midtown Greenway trail in South Minneapolis. Large Winston Smith tag on the right. Smith was killed a block away by federal law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — ACAB, Fuck Your Property, CRG=GI JOKE written on barricades outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June 2021.

October 2021 — A police officer parks outside of the Lake & Girard parking ramp.

October 2021 — "Winston Smith was assassinated. Say his name" written on a bridge in South Minneapolis.

October 2021 — Outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd. New security fencing and wrap installed.

October 2021 — Increased security at the parking garage on Lake and Girard Avenue the day prior to county attorney announcing no charges will be filed against officers who shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021. The officers were part of a federal task force who says they were serving a warrant.

October 2021 — Security installs razor wire on top of fencing around the parking garage at Lake & Girard where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021. This comes the day before the County Attorney announces they will not be charging the unidentified officers who shot and killed Winston Smith as part of a federal task force.

October 2021 — Graffiti on the side of concrete barricades that surround the parking garage that Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. CRG=GI Joke. CRG refers to private security company Conflict Resolution Group.

October 2021 — Graffiti on concrete barriers around the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd, 2021 by law enforcement.

October 2021 — Graffiti reading "Burn this shit down" written in South Minneapolis on the 4 month anniversary of the death of Winston Smith.

October 2021 — A vigil for Winston Smith who was killed 4 months ago. The vigil at Lake Street and Girard Ave is outside the parking ramp Winston Smith was killed at the top of by law enforcement.

October 2021 — Protest signs hanging on the fencing around Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement 4 months prior.

October 2021 — A sign reading "Frey and Walz are cowards" in Uptown Minneapolis - referring to Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.

October 2021 — A vigil outside the parking ramp at Seven Points Mall where Winston Smith was killed 4 months prior.

October 2021 — Posters hanging on a street pole in Uptown Minneapolis. They read “Abolish the police” “We keep us safe”. The posters hang outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at in June by federal law enforcement.

October 2021 — Protesters at Lake & Girard on the 4 month anniversary of Winston Smith's death. Smith was killed by federal law enforcement on top of the parking garage at Lake and Girard.

October 2021 — A vigil for Winston Smith on the 4 month anniversary of his death by law enforcement in Minneapolis. Smith was shot and killed on top of the parking ramp by a federal task force.

October 2021 — Protesters asking "Wheres the footage?" in regards to the shooting death of Winston Smith by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021.

October 2021 — A military type vehicle parked behind layer of fencing and lights outside of Seven Points mall.

October 2021 — Seven Points Mall at Hennepin and Lake covered in boards. One board reading "Deona Marie", Deona Marie was killed on June 13th, 2021 when a man drove through barricades put in place by protesters.

September 2021 — A "Don't Rank Frey" sticker on a pole outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement in June, 2021.

September 2021 — The parking garage at Lake & Girard still on lock down after protests during the summer over the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

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September 2021 — A vigil on the 3 months anniversary of the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

September 2021 — A vigil is held for Winston Smith who was killed by law enforcement 3 months earlier on this day.

September 2021 — Protesters gather on what was the 3rd month anniversary from when Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement at the top of the parking ramp.

August 2021 — A sign reading "Foot Traffic Only" and "Winston Smith was Assasinated" seen at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis.

August 2021 — "Stop The Cover Up" painted on a concrete barrier outside the parking ramp where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement.

August 2021 — A protester rides a Scooter across barricades that read "Winston Smith" in Uptown Minneapolis on Lake Street.

August 2021 — A "Days without answers" sign at George Floyd Square.

July 2021 — A sign that reads "Wince Way" behind the newly installed security fencing outside the Lake & Girard parking ramp and Wince Marie Garden.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — A security guard at Seven Points Mall with a face covering turns his back.

July 2021 — A private security guard walks the grounds of a parking ramp with a dog.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Security lighting outside the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed at.

July 2021 — Conflict Resolution Group at Seven Points Mall. The security company was contracted after protests following the federal law enforcement killing of Winston Smith the previous month.

July 2021 — Armed security from Conflict Resolution Group inside a fence at Seven Points Mall. The area was the site of protests following the killing of Winston Smith by federal law enforcement officers the month earlier.

July 2021 — A security guard with Conflict Resolution Group wearing a CRG patch at Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Security guards and fencing around the parking garage that held memorials for Winston smith and Deona Marie.

July 2021 — Private security company patrolling the mall that Winston Smith was killed by federal law enforcement officers the month prior.

July 2021 — A security guard looks down at those on Lake Street with a pair of binoculars.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — The Deona Marie Memorial after it was cleared in the morning by private security contractors.

July 2021 — Signs laying against newly installed barricades outside what was the Winston Smith and Deona Marie Memorials.

July 2021 — Conflict Resolution Group at Seven Points. The security firm operated around Seven Points Mall following the federal law enforcement killing of Winston Smith the month prior.

July 2021 — 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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

July 2021 — 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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

July 2021 — 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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

July 2021 — 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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

July 2021 — Minneapolis Police outside what was the Wince Marie Memorial Garden. Private security and police cleared the lot and fencing was put up.July 17, 2021

July 2021 — 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 after law enforcement killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Deona Marie was killed 10 days later when a man drove through barricades into the protesters.

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July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Minneapolis Police arrive at the "Wince Marie Peace Garden" after they respond to "hot rodder" and protester street closures a couple blocks away.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Minneapolis Police across the street from the "Wince Marie Peace Garden".

July 2021 — Shortly after the "hot rodders" dispersed at Hennepin & Lagoon. The streets were barricaded during protests following Winston Smith being killed by police.

July 2021 — Barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Barricades placed at Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — Memorials for Winston Smith at the location he was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

July 2021 — "Wince Way", a protest zone in Uptown Minneapolis following the deaths of Winston Smith on June 3rd, 2021 and Deon Marie 10 days later.

July 2021 — Winston written on the side of the building next to the Deona Marie memorial.

July 2021 — 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.

July 2021 — Protesters close down vehicle traffic on streets near the Winston Smith and Deona Marie memorials in Uptown Minneapolis.

July 2021 — A memorial garden on Lake/Girard in Uptown Minneapolis. The garden was built after the June 3rd law enforcement killing of Winston Smith and the death of Deona Marie 10 days later. Deona was killed when a man drove his vehicle through barricades put in place to protect those protesting the death of Winston Smith. The area has been occupied ever since.

July 2021 — The Winston Smith Memorial at the spot where he was killed by law enforcement.

July 2021 — "Wince Marie Peace Garden 4 Ever" written in chalk near where Winston Smith was killed.

July 2021 — The top of the parking ramp that Winston Smith was killed in. 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.

June 2021 — A protest garden built outside the parking garage that Winston Smith and Deona Marie were killed at. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protesters paint the concrete barriers around a peace garden built by those protesting the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A memorial for Deona Marie Knajdek. Deona was killed by a man who drove through barricades that were put in place to protect those protesting the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.

June 2021 — A memorial garden in Uptown Minneapolis where Winston Smith and Deona Marie were killed. Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd, 2021. Deona Knajdek was killed 10 days later when a man drove his vehicle through barricades in place for those protesting the death of Smith.

June 2021 — A memorial garden being built by protesters who have gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Graffiti on top of the parking ramp at Lake & Girard. Winston Smith was killed by a Federal Task Force on June 3rd.

June 2021 — A memorial for Winston Smith on top of Seven Points parking ramp. Smith was killed on June 3rd by members of a Federal Task

June 2021 — Minneapolis police park on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police have been responding to protesters who have been gathered in the area following the law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith.

June 2021 — A Minneapolis Police squad car drives over "Abolish The Police" graffiti on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

June 2021 — Minneapolis police on Hennepin Ave and Lake Street near where protesters have been holding space after the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Protesters gathered at a memorial on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Street barricades at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street during protests over the deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — A sign reading "Power 2 the people" hanging from Seven Points mall. Winston Smith was killed earlier in the month by a Federal Task Force.

June 2021 — An artist draws Winston Smith on the pavement outside the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed by law enforcement on June 3rd.

June 2021 — Happy Birthday Deona Marie. Writing in chalk on Lake Street on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Marie was killed on June 13th while protesting the June 3rd law enforcement shooting death of Winston Smith. She was killed by Nicholas Kraus who drove his vehicle into a car being used as a barricade for those protesting.

June 2021 — A protester holds up what he says was a sign Deona Marie made while protesting the Winston Smith killing. Deona Marie was killed on June 3rd when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — Candles and flowers around a large memorial for Deona Marie. Marie was killed on June 13th when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was shot and killed on June 3rd by a Federal Task Force. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A birthday cake for what would have been Deona Marie's 32nd birthday. She was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades while she was protesting the police killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protesters gather on what would have been Deona Marie's birthday. Deona was killed on June 13th when a man drove his vehicle through barricades while she was protesting the police killing of Winston Smith. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Protester holds up Black Lives Matter flag while marching down Lake Street during a march following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis police load up a pickup with materials being used by protesters for barricades. Protesters have been holding space following the June 3rd and June 13th deaths of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police once again to clear out street barricades on Lake Street. Barricades have been put in place at times following the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police confront a woman while they clear out protesters and their barricades from Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue. Protesters have been gathered since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Furniture and concrete blocks being used as barricades by protesters at Hennepin Ave and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. Protesters have been gathering since the June 3rd killing of Winston Smith by law enforcement.

June 2021 — The parking ramp where law enforcement shot and killed Winston Smith on June 3rd. Graffiti reading “Fuck America the killing needs to stop” among other things. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant.

June 2021 — A garden being planted in the empty lot outside of the parking garage where Winston Smith was killed on June 3rd and next to the road Deona Marie was killed on June 13th. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Minneapolis Police at Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street while clearing our protesters who have gathered since June 3rd following the killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.

June 2021 — Hennepin County Sheriff Officers on Girard Ave while authorities remove protester street barricades. The area has been a place of protest since the June 3rd and June 13th killings of Winston Smith and Deona Marie. Winston Smith was killed after Hennepin and Ramsey County officers fired their weapons while part of a Federal Task Force serving a warrant. Deona Marie was killed when Nicholas Kraus drove his vehicle into those protesting the killing of Smith.