Killed by Police, Amir Locke's Funeral Draws Hundreds [Photos]

Minneapolis, MN – The funeral for 22-year-old Amir Locke was held two weeks after he was killed by Minneapolis Police Officer Mark Hanneman during the execution of a no-knock warrant. Elected officials and a high-profile reverend joined hundreds at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in North Minneapolis on February 17, 2022 to pay their respects to the deceased.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Someone prays outside of the hearse containing the casket with Amir Locke in it before the funeral at Shiloh Temple.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Andre Locke, the father of Amir Locke walks into Shiloh Temple with members of his family before the start of the funeral.

Below is a brief look at a few of the participants and speakers during the funeral.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter were in attendance. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Amelia Huffman, the Interim Police Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, were not invited.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter pays his respect at the casket of Amir Locke before the start of the funeral at Shiloh Temple. — St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter (R)

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walks towards the casket of Amir Locke before the start of the funeral at Shiloh Temple. — St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter (R)

Among the speakers were Amir Locke’s parents, Karen Wells and Andre Locke Jr. (pictured speaking in cover image), and his uncle Andrew Tyler.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Holding a circular object, Andrew Tyler, the uncle of Amir Locke compares the object to the size of the bullet holes in Amir. — Amir Locke’s Uncle Andrew Tyler

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Standing next to Andre Locke, the father of Amir; Karen Wells, the mother of Amir Locke speaks. — Amir Locke’s Uncle Andrew Tyler

Reverend Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who is now representing Locke’s family, spoke.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Attorney Benjamin Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton stand outside of Shiloh Temple before the start of the funeral for Amir Locke.

February 17, 2022, Minneapolis, MN: Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at Amir Lockes funeral.

Two family members of George Floyd’s were in attendance – Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd and his nephew Brandon Williams. The musical ensemble Sounds of Blackness, which features Amir Locke’s cousin Nneka Constantino, performed during the funeral.