Daunte Wright was driving in Brooklyn Center, about 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis, when he was stopped by police on Sunday afternoon. A curfew was imposed in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis and other parts of Minnesota on Monday evening, and dozens of people were arrested amid riots overnight, according to Col. Matt Langer of the Minnesota State Patrol. One of them was a trainee working with Potter who also participated in the attempted arrest. Jurors on Thursday convicted Potter of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her Taser. Three of four seconds went by. "[98], Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said at an April 12 press conference, "I have watched the video myself, and there is nothing I can say to lessen the pain of Mr. Wright's family, friends loved ones of that feeling of loss they must have. In Brooklyn Center, the city council passed an ordinance in May 2021 named after Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler, another Black man who had been killed in an encounter with city police prior to Wright. [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. The family and their lawyers have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for Wright's funeral and burial expenses, as well as support to Daunte's son, Daunte Wright, Jr., 2, "and to help the Wright . He struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, his father told The Washington Post. [54][55][19], The Hennepin County medical examiner's office released a report on April 12 that determined the manner of death to be homicide and concluded that Wright had "died of a gunshot wound of the chest. [69][70] Potter briefly made her first court appearance via Zoom on April 15 before Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu. Since then, she has received emails accusing her of creating a fake campaign designed to steal money from people, she told Insider. [16] Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott called on Governor Tim Walz to reassign the case to the office of the State Attorney General Keith Ellison. MINNEAPOLIS - Family and friends of Daunte Wright exalted the 20-year-old Black father fatally shot during a traffic stop by a veteran Minnesota police officer at a funeral service in . A GoFundMe page for a memorial fund for Wright has so far raised over $560,000 as of Wednesday morning. ", Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters Tuesday that Daunte Wright "should be alive. After a brief struggle with officers, Potter shot Wright in the chest once at close range. [66], The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) launched an investigation into the killing of Wright on April 12, per standard procedure, and released Potter's name as the officer who shot Wright. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. Courtesy Ben Crump Law. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, was among the people who spoke during Tuesday's press conference after the resignations of Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter and police chief Tim . [145] They also obtained representation from attorneys Tony Romanucci and Jeff Storms. . The was the last time that I saw my son. Family and friends of Daunte Wright, 20, grieve after they say he was shot and killed by police on 11 April 2021 in Brooklyn Center (AP) The death of a 20-year-old Black man, Daunte Wright , in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday has sparked protests against the police even as tensions were already running high due to the murder trial of a . The details surrounding the case are still developing, but Daunte's parents have decided to speak out about their late son and how his death was unjustified in their eyes. Expert witnesses for the defense testified that Potter had the legal authority to fire either a gun or Taser. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. [15] Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said in a tweet at 10:00p.m. on April 11, "I am closely monitoring the situation in Brooklyn Center. He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. Shortly after Wrights death, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released video of how the traffic stop unfolded. "He just had his whole life taken away from him. [142] Despite initially arguing that the case had such factors which would justify a longer sentence, the prosecution stated in court on the day of the sentencing that the typical sentence would be appropriate. "He was loved. Crump represented the family of Daunte Wright, who was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter after she unintentionally shot Wright on April 11, 2021, meaning to deploy her Taser. The family of Daunte Wright said they felt "cheated" of justice on Friday after the white former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter received just 24 months in prison for the manslaughter of . [31], After her indictment, Potter was arrested, booked into a Hennepin County jail and released a few hours later after posting a $100,000 bail bond. [24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. The car door remained open while Wright put his hands behind his back and the trainee officer attempted to put on handcuffs. Wright then drove off a short distance, but his vehicle collided with another and hit a concrete barrier. Im so sorry., Prosecutors argued accidents can be crimes if they happen due to recklessness or culpable negligence., Following the conviction, Wrights mother, Katie Bryant, told CNN, Justice would be Daunte being home. By Kim Bellware. And so, the question is, how we, in an orderly way, make clear that they get down to a full-blown investigation to determine what the facts are, and what is likely to have happened? [127][131] Nine of the twelve jurors seated were White, similar to the demographics of Hennepin County, one was Black and two were Asian, with the jury evenly split between men and women. Wrights shooting happened amid the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murder in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. Demonstrations took place over several days, and spread to cities across the United States. [50][51] Officers administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but Wright was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:18p.m.[52][49][53] Albrecht-Payton, the passenger in Wright's vehicle, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and no one in the other vehicle was injured. He's afraid of the police, and I just seen and heard the fear in his voice, but I don't know why and it should have never escalated the way it did.". In the wake of Daunte Wright's tragic death during an interaction with Minnesota police officers, his parents, Aubrey and Katie Wright, are unhappy with the police chief's claim that the circumstances resulting in the 20-year-old's death were "accidental." "He was so much more, and he did not deserve this. She said she's unsure why the situation escalated. And who are the other key players? Now, they're speaking out on his behalf. He was ason, he was a brother, he was anuncle, he was a father, he was a grandson, Katie Wright,told reporters at a Monday night vigil. Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. 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[150] In August 2021, Minneapolis, Minnesota, police announced they would not make traffic stops for minor infractions, such as expired vehicle tabs or having objects hanging on mirrors. MORE: Daunte Wright's parents speak out after verdict for former officer Kim Potter. Prince Philip's Funeral Will Be a "Low Key" Event that Is Televised for the Public, Fans and 'SNL' Cast Members Mourn the Loss of Writer Anne Beatts, Rapper DMX Died at the Age of 50, Surrounded by Friends and Family. Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. "[139] Potter, during her statement prior to the sentencing being read, apologized to Wright's family and to the community of Brooklyn Center, saying Wright "is not more than one thought away from my heart, and I have no right for that, for him to be in my heart. All Rights Reserved. Daunte Wright was the kind of person friends and family said they could always count on. [48], Attorneys gave closing arguments on December 20 and the jury, which was ordered to be sequestered, began deliberations by midday. [134][135], After deliberating for 27 hours over four days, the jury found Potter guilty of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter on December 23. This appears to me, from what I viewed and the officer's reaction and distress immediately after, that this was an accidental discharge that resulted in the tragic death of Mr. [13] To pursue a longer sentence than what is typical requires the prosecution to demonstrate Blakely factors, or elements of a crime which make it particularly egregious. Daunte Wright's killing has sparked demonstrations -- some violent -- in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Portland, New York and other cities. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. [21][27] The trainee officer informed Wright that there was a warrant for his arrest. "I know my son was scared. ", I miss him so much already, and it's onlybeen a day, Katie Wright said at Monday's vigil. [62][100], City manager Curt Boganey, speaking at an April 12 press conference of Brooklyn Center officials, said, "All employees working for the city of Brooklyn Center are entitled to due process with respect to discipline. According to a civil lawsuit filed Monday in Hennepin County, Chyna Whitaker says Wright's parents and attorney Ben . She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. [129] On November 9, Chu reversed her earlier ruling to ensure "meaningful access" to the trial, as the courtroom was subject to attendance restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ", The parents said they want to see "justice served" and the officer who shot their son "held accountable for everything that she's taken from us." I tried calling it back to back to back, but I didn't know what was going on. 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But he was so much more, his mother stressed. Obama says he grieves with the family of Daunte Wright, makes call to 'reimagine policing and public safety' John L. Dorman 2021-04-13T15:04:52Z People mourned at a vigil for 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer in a Minneapolis suburb. Image via YouTube. He was ours.". Whitaker claims that of the approximately $1,039,260 raised through the fund and managed by Crump's firm, "not one . He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. Meanwhile, Wright phoned his mother. The 20-year-old needed to get . But right now, were going to accept accountability, and were thankful for that.. 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[153] In both cases, the officers shouted "Taser" before firing. Brooklyn Center police stopped Daunte Wright because of an air freshener hanging in his car, his mother told Minnesota reporters at the . [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. [30], Wright's mother talked about seeing her son's body over FaceTime at a press conference on April 13. However, she claims that officers commanded that the call end in the middle of Daunte's altercation with them. In the wake of Daunte Wright's tragic death during an interaction with Minnesota police officers, his parents, Aubrey and Katie Wright, are unhappy with the police chief's claim that the circumstances resulting in the 20-year-old's death were "accidental." Now, they're speaking out on his behalf. Wright family attorneys Benjamin Crump and . Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. Daunte Wright. [49] The vehicle travelled for about 470 feet (140m) when it collided with another vehicle near the intersection of 63rd Avenue North and Kathrene Drive. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled early Daunte's cause of death was a gunshot wound and is considered a homicide. Updated Apr 12, 2021 at 10:34pm. [24] The trainee officer on the driver's side attempted to prevent Wright from obtaining control of the steering wheel. ", She added, "He liked sports, just kind of goofing around and he was very funny.". "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. "It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. His death, ruled a homicide,has raised questions in a region already at the epicenter of protests and promises of police reform amid the killing of Black men by police in the United States. 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