Solomon Gustavo

Solomon Gustavo was born and raised in the Twin Cities and has been published by CityPages, Orlando Weekly, and Sahan Journal.

‘I COULD BE NEXT’

Protesters March to Police Precinct Over Amir Locke Shooting

Hundreds took to the streets in Minneapolis on Saturday, many with signs reading, “Frey lied, Amir died.”

Solomon Gustavo

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FEET TO THE FIRE

Protest Erupts in Minn. Over Police ‘Execution’ of Black Man

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a moratorium on no-knock warrants in a bid to defuse the situation. But protests were already set in motion.

Justin Rohrlich

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LOST FOREVER

George Floyd’s Murder Destroyed the Myth of Minnesota Nice

I was born and raised here, and saw the police precinct burn up close. It changed my city forever.

Solomon Gustavo

HORRIFIC

Chief: Cop Who Killed Minn. Black Man Meant to Fire Taser

Daunte Wright, 20, was shot dead by cops outside Minneapolis during a traffic stop, triggering unrest across a city already on edge over Derek Chauvin’s trial.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

CRACKDOWN

Minneapolis Police Launch ‘Unprovoked’ Attacks on Protesters

The fifth day of protests in the city was largely peaceful, but that didn’t stop police from aggressively targeting curfew-breakers with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Justin Glawe

Solomon Gustavo

Protesters March to Police Precinct Over Amir Locke Shooting

Protest Erupts in Minn. Over Police ‘Execution’ of Black Man

George Floyd’s Murder Destroyed the Myth of Minnesota Nice

Chief: Cop Who Killed Minn. Black Man Meant to Fire Taser

Minneapolis Police Launch ‘Unprovoked’ Attacks on Protesters

‘Looting, Fire, Whatever It Takes’: 2 Dead as Chaos Spreads

Minneapolis Burns in Night of Rage Over George Floyd’s Death

‘Burn It Down’: Fires Rage as Minneapolis Chaos Turns Deadly

‘The Tear Gas Is All Over Me’: Minneapolis Rages at Police