Winston 'Boogie' Smith Killed by U.S. Marshals in Minneapolis

Winston Boogie Smith Jr., 32, a Black man, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021. Marshals said he pointed a gun at them; witnesses disputed this account. Smith's killing occurred at the same intersection where George Floyd had died less than a year before. His death sparked renewed protests in Minneapolis. The case highlighted federal law enforcement's role in killings and the relative lack of accountability mechanisms for U.S. Marshals Service operations.