Minneapolis is reopening George Floyd Square, the intersection where he was killed that had been filled with memorials and artwork
- The City of Minneapolis has begun reopening George Floyd Square, the intersection where he was killed.
- In May 2020, Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered Floyd, kneeling on his neck.
- The intersection was closed shortly after Floyd's death, later filling with memorials and artwork.
Minneapolis is reopening George Floyd Square, the intersection where Floyd was killed by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin last year.
City of Minneapolis spokeswoman Sarah McKenzie told the New York Times that officials are working with community organizers to preserve memorials and artwork found at the square before reopening the intersection.
The intersection has been closed since shortly after Floyd's May 25, 2020, death.
In the year since Floyd was killed, people have flocked to the intersection to mourn his death, display memorials, and protest against police brutality. Since his death, several others have died near the intersection and surrounding blocks during protests or as a result of indiscriminate gang violence.
The square is located at the intersection of East 38th St. and Chicago Ave. in the southern part of the city, about three miles from downtown Minneapolis.