US: Activists to protest police-involved shooting from 14:00 March 14 at cross streets of East Seventh and Shinnen Streets, Saint Paul, Minn.

Event

Increased security and localized traffic disruptions are likely in downtown St. Paul, Minn., US, from 14:00 March 14. Several civil and political groups will be demonstrating at the cross streets of East Seventh Street and Sinnen Street to denounce the police-involved death of a man in 2017.

Attendance and tensions at the demonstration may be high due to the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the death of George Floyd, in neighboring Minneapolis. Though event organizers are urging attendees to remain peaceful, related anti-police brutality demonstrations have delved into riots, with noted incidents of arson and looting. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, should law enforcement attempt to physically disperse demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid the area as a standard security precaution. Allow extra time to reach your destination if operating in the St. Paul or Minneapolis area.