Where it started
Our History
Family and Close Friends
Family and Close Friends
Justice Squad was founded in 2019 by Ashley Quinones (Brian's wife) after Brian was killed by the Richfield and Edina police. Having no prior knowledge of what to do in the movement she wanted to get Brian's story out and fight for his justice.
Family and Close Friends
Family and Close Friends
Family and Close Friends
Sadness turned into anger and Justice Squad channeled this into power. Attending every city council meeting trying to get answers for months with no communication or response from either Richfield or Edina.
Another Name
Family and Close Friends
Another Name
Brian became another name on the scroll of stolen lives. So many names with no justice became very disheartening for the family.
2019
Protest
Charges Dismissed
Protest
All of Brians friends and family organized and protested to amplify his story. Desperate to find help and people willing to help get any information and justice.
Grief
Charges Dismissed
Protest
Reality started setting in about the loss of Brian. It was hard for the family to maintain the fighting efforts while grieving. Many community members stepped in to help!
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Brians case was dismissed not holding any of the officers liable for his murder.
2020
GEORGE FLOYD
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police 5/25/2020 and it rocked the world! Rest in Power George Floyd. Thank you for shedding light and exposing the police for their corruption on our communities.
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
Justice Squad flew over 100 families who lost loved ones by police to MN from all over the country for a free healing event and solidarity march.
NO JUSTICE?
Mother's March/Healing Retreat
NO JUSTICE?
The Secret March was organized with caskets and tombstones of all the lives stolen by police in MN and placed at the capital. Sick and tired is an understatement.
2021
Journey to Justice
RIP Briana Underdahl
Journey to Justice
Justice Squad helped to organize and support Lavish Mack's march from Minneapolis where George Floyd was killed all the way to Louisville, KY where Breonna Taylor was killed. Meeting and amplifying stories of other lives killed by police.
B Money
RIP Briana Underdahl
Journey to Justice
2021 started off powerful! Supporting families in their fight and progress in many cases unlike any other time before. We continued to support and amplify stories.
RIP Briana Underdahl
RIP Briana Underdahl
RIP Briana Underdahl
Briana was a founding member of Justice Squad. She helped organize and support all families who lost loved ones by police. She passed away 4/24/21 from COVID-19. This destroyed the spirit and movement in the organization and resulted in a long break for Justice Squad.
2022
Youth
Gardening
Healing
Justice Squad started focusing on the youth and how to help them progress with art.
Healing
Gardening
Healing
Healing became the number one priority. Justice Squad offered dozens of healing classes free to the community.
Gardening
Gardening
Gardening
Justice Squad Healing Community Garden started. Teaching the community how to grow, preserve, feed, and heal. All free to those in need.
2023