"He just had his whole life taken away from him. "[114], Soon after the incident, Wright's mother spoke with reporters and said her son had phoned her during the traffic stop. She explained that her son told her he had air freshener hanging from his mirror, which can draw a traffic ticket in Minnesota. [48], Attorneys gave closing arguments on December 20 and the jury, which was ordered to be sequestered, began deliberations by midday. "[118], The evening of April 11, 2021, mourners and protesters held an evening vigil for Wright near the Brooklyn Center location were he was killed. The police chief said Potter can be heard in the video warning Daunte Wright and her fellow officers that she will be deploying her Taser. "[109], Al Sharpton said: "You can die for having expired tags or for a phony 20 dollar bill or you may have not even known it was a phony 20 dollar bill. murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin is underway, struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting, GoFundMe page for a memorial fund for Wright, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Brooklyn Center police stopped Daunte Wright because of an air freshener hanging in his car, his mother told Minnesota reporters at the . [95][96], Protest demonstrations resumed during the trial of Kimberly Potter in late 2021. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. "It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. The Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1267, which will create a statewide office to investigate use-of-force incidents by July 2022, and Senate Bill 5259, which will create a statewide database of use-of-force incidents. But that does not justify violence. 'Stench of racism' in Daunte Wright's death. And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. Katie Bryant, Daunte Wright's mom, looks at the crowd gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis, after jurors found former suburban Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter guilty of first degree and second degree manslaughter in the death of motorist Daunte Wright. Justice would be no more names being yelled in our streets. [71] Potter was represented by Earl Gray, a Saint Paul-based attorney who also defended Thomas Lane and Jeronimo Yanez, who were involved with the killings of George Floyd and Philando Castile, respectively. Daunte Wright was a living, breathing human being, who loved, and was loved by his family and friends," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison wrote in a pre-sentencing filing. [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. ", "They could have given him a ticket, given him a notice to show up. A person raises their fist during a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh . [145] They also obtained representation from attorneys Tony Romanucci and Jeff Storms. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, told ABC News that her son had called her during the traffic stop. She said she's unsure why the situation escalated. The events led to several changes in Taser policies, in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere in the United States. At the news conference that also gathered George Floyd's family and other relativesof victims of police violence,Katie Wright spoke in soft tones as she recounted the last time she saw or spoke with her son, whom Garraway and family said was mentored at Thomas Edison High School in Minneapolis by Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Ross. Daunte Wright's wake draws family, community and activists . [21] Wright, who was unarmed, began to resist arrest, struggled with the officers, broke free, and stepped back into his car. [16][27] The trainee officer approached the driver's side door and the supervisor approached the passenger's side door. ", "He had a 2-year-old son that's not going to be able to play basketball with him. "[108], Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis offered prayers and condolences to all parties concerned, adding: "While early indications point towards the shooting being accidental, I encourage allowing investigators from the [BCA] to complete a thorough investigation before coming to any personal judgments as to what occurred. [72], Attorney General Ellison's office took over the prosecution on May 21. We had our hearts pulled out of our chests. All Rights Reserved. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. Governor Peggy Flanagan said, "As a child advocate, I am grappling with the stark reality: Minnesota is a place where it is not safe to be Black. Eric Ferkenhoff is the Midwest Criminal Justice Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Taser! The GoFundMe page was . She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. On April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by police officer Kimberly Potter during a traffic stop and attempted arrest for an outstanding warrant in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States. ", "And to his family and loved ones, you must know that the president and I grieve with you as the nation grieves his loss. Wright family attorneys Benjamin Crump and . I can't accept that. Image via YouTube. Potter resigned from the police department days after the shooting. Wright played basketball in high school, but according to his father, he dropped out due to a learning disability about two years before the shooting. Daunte Wright's killing has sparked demonstrations -- some violent -- in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Portland, New York and other cities. [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. just before firing her service pistol instead. Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police. 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 . That was the last time I heard from my son, and I have had no explanation since then.". but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say", "The Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright was charged with manslaughter", "Brooklyn Center police body camera footage captures fatal shooting of Daunte Wright", "No broadcast allowed of initial Potter hearing", "Police Release Bodycam Video of Daunte Wright Shooting", "The Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Meant To Tase Him But Accidentally Fired Her Gun, Police Said", "Key Moments in the Kimberly Potter Trial Over Daunte Wright's Death", "Inside one major police department's effort to prevent Taser mistakes", "Prosecutor says Potter's gun weighed "more than twice as much" as Taser", "Daunte Wright shooting: Other officers have mistaken their guns for stun guns", "How Could an Officer Mistake a Gun for a Taser? My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. [73] On May 24, Imran Ali, the assistant criminal division chief at the Washington County Attorney's Office, resigned from his job after several activist groups demonstrated outside Orput's home demanding that the charges be raised to murder. [68][35][31] The criminal complaint against Potter stated that she caused Wright's death "by her culpable negligence," whereby she "created an unreasonable risk and consciously took a chance of causing death or great bodily harm" to Wright. Wright's family believed that had the policy been in place when he was stopped by police, he would not have been killed. He had a smile that was angelic. "[98], Minnesota Lt. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Demonstrators gathered outside the Brooklyn Center police headquarters Wednesday demanding justice and accountability for the fourth night in a row over the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, by a police officer earlier this week.. I can't accept that.". The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled early Daunte's cause of death was a gunshot wound and is considered a homicide. The shooting sparked protests in Brooklyn Center and renewed ongoing demonstrations against police shootings in the MinneapolisSaint Paul metropolitan area, leading to citywide and regional curfews. The family of Daunte Wright celebrate a guilty verdict for Kim Potter outside of the Hennepin County Government Center on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. [111] The Minnesota Vikings released a statement which said in part: "This avoidable situation is yet another tragic reminder of the drastic need for change in law enforcement. Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. Potter was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter on December 23, 2021, at a jury trial in Hennepin County. Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. Senator Amy Klobuchar, and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar attended the service. "[112] At their game back on April 13, the Timberwolves and the visiting Brooklyn Nets observed a moment of silence for Daunte Wright before the game while most players wore shirts that read "With Liberty and Justice FOR ALL". [78] Governor Tim Walz implemented another curfew in several counties spanning the night of April 12 through the morning of April 13 and deployed the Minnesota National Guard while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared a state of emergency and a citywide curfew. Potter testified in her defense, claiming that she mistook her gun for a Taser and admitting to fatally shooting Wright. ", Potter can be heard in the video yelling, "Holy s---, I just shot him!". According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . The details surrounding the case are still . But he was so much more, his mother stressed. Ben Crump. [151] After discharging her gun, startled, she yelled, "Oh, shit, I shot him. We mourn with Daunte Wright's family as another Black man's life is lost at the hands of law enforcement. ", Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama issued a statement Tuesday, saying they "empathize with the pain that Black mothers, fathers, and children are feeling after yet another senseless tragedy. Engh and Gray were part of the legal defense fund supplied by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. "Our nation needs justice and healing, and law enforcement must be held to the highest standards of accountability. Under the policy, police officers would still be able to make an arrest if an offender posed a safety threat. "Daunte said, 'For what, am I in trouble?' He planned to get his GED and workedto support his son, Daunte Jr. But the 20-year-old was shot to death by police Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn . [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. "He was loved. Wright then drove off a short distance, but his vehicle collided with another and hit a concrete barrier. MORE: Daunte Wright's parents speak out after verdict for former officer Kim Potter. He was shot by officer Kimberly . Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. A preliminary report released Monday by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Daunte Wright died from a gunshot wound to the chest and that his death was a homicide. But just like in George Floyd -- they could have given him a ticket -- they used the most force when it comes to dealing with marginalized minorities," he added. [3][4][5] He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. Officers administered CPR, but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. [125] Trial proceedings began on November 30 in Minneapolis, at a Hennepin County Government Center courtroom Chu presiding. Distractify is a registered trademark. [42] Her Taser, made of plastic, was mostly yellow,[43][44][40] and weighed 0.94 pounds (0.43kg). Also under the settlement, a permanent memorial for Wright will be built at the existing Daunte Wright Memorial, according to the legal team. "We had our hearts pulled out of our chests," the mother said. 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. ", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:03. [77] On April 14, 2021, protesters put up a large, wooden sculpture of a raised fist at the 63rd Avenue North and Kathrene Drive intersection where car driven by Wright collided with another vehicle. The city of Brooklyn Center, Minn., has agreed to pay a $3.2 million settlement to the family of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic . During the stop, police learned Wright had an outstanding warrant; when Potter and a trainee officer attempted to arrest him, Wright tried to drive off. Another Black man has died at the hands of police. [144], On April 12, 2021, Wright's family hired civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. The trial for the police officer . Shortly after Wrights death, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released video of how the traffic stop unfolded. ", "Peaceful protests, understandable, and the fact is that, you know, we do know that the anger pain and trauma that exists in the Back community, and that environment is real, it's serious, and it's consequential," Biden told reporters. Her lawsuit said she experienced permanent physical injuries and psychological distress. "Daunte put the phone down, I heard some scuffling. Potter shot and killed Wright, saying she had mistaken her gun for a Taser. Facebook Daunte Wright. "[105] Referring to controversy surrounding traffic stops due to small objects dangling from rear-view mirrors,[26] the American Civil Liberties Union said it had "deep concerns that police here appear to have used dangling air fresheners as an excuse for making a pretextual stop, something police do all too often to target Black people. ABC News' Alexandra Faul, Sabina Ghebremedhin, Will Gretsky, Will McDuffie, Molly Nagle, Stephanie Ramos and Matt Stone contributed to this report. dayslong protests erupted in Brooklyn Center. And we stand with you," Harris said. [24] The trainee officer on the driver's side attempted to prevent Wright from obtaining control of the steering wheel. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. [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. "And then I heard an officer ask her to hang up the phone again and then after that, that's the last time I've seen my son. Taser! [123], Prosecutors filed the criminal case in Hennepin County District Court on April 14 as the State of Minnesota vs. Kimberly Potter. Changes are expected to include training on police intervention, implicit bias, weapons confusion, de-escalation as well as how to handle situations arising during mental health crises, the attorneys explained. "[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. And the loss of our co-worker Kimberly Potter is also terrible for what she's going through as well. I haven't seen him since. A person lights candles at a vigil for Daunte Wright in Portland, Oregon, on April 12, 2021. "He is fatherless," she said of Wright's son. However, she claims that officers commanded that the call end in the middle of Daunte's altercation with them. View 95 comments. [127] Erin Eldridge, an assistant attorney general who also participated in the Chauvin trial, joined Frank. [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. The 20-year-old needed to get . [22] The trainee officer returned to his squad car. "But I don't know why and it should have never escalated the way it did. She . Courtesy Ben Crump Law. 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? I can't accept that.". [97], Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said in a tweet the evening of April 11, "The officer shooting in Brooklyn Center today is tragic. [15][26], On April 14, Potter was charged by the Washington County Attorney's Office with second-degree manslaughter, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 609.205, a felony offense entailing "culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk" that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years incarceration and/or a $20,000 fine. [18][15], Alayna Albrecht-Payton, a 20-year-old resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota,[19] and Wright's girlfriend, was sitting in the passenger's seat of the vehicle and was injured in the crash. [150] The Bucks County, Pennsylvania District Attorney declined to press charges against the officer, saying state law excused the officer's conduct from criminal prosecution because of his "honest but mistaken" belief he was firing his Taser when he shot the wounded prisoner. The City has also agreed to non-monetary terms related to policies, procedures, training, the public safety resolution, and the Daunte Wright memorial. "We liked to shoot Roman candles at each other. [16][21] Potter, who was acting as a field training officer, initially stood back. "He was connected to people, people knowing him and being in that community and of course feeling outraged," she said. [62][63][64] The Brooklyn Center City Council had recommended their firing during an emergency meeting on April 12. Wright Family Wright's aunt, Nyesha Wright, told reporters Tuesday that she hopes officials hold Potter "at the highest extent of the law." Justice is beyond the reach that we have in this life for Daunte. [49] After the crowd moved to outside a police precinct, the police announced that the gathering was an unlawful assembly, and threatened arrest for anyone who did not leave. Beyond that, they gave very clear details about their knowledge of what transpired since Katie was on the phone with him as it all occurred. Wrightloved to goof around, play sports and drive the car he had just been given by a family member, relatives and family friendssaid at a news conference Tuesday. She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. I just shot somebody. Discovery Company. Katie and Aubrey Wright, parents of Daunte Wright, cry as the speak during funeral services of Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, Thursday, April 22, 2021 . I tried calling it back to back to back, but I didn't know what was going on. 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 . [16][61], On April 13, Potter and Gannon submitted their resignations from the Brooklyn Center police department, with Potter's resignation stating it was in the "best interest of the community" and effective immediately. [80] Officers with riot control equipment arrived, formed, a line, and moved in when demonstrators began climbing on police vehicles and throwing bricks. 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Continuing the couple's explanation on Good Morning America, Katie said that she actually was on the phone with Daunte when the situation transpired. 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April 22, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. EDT. 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 She said her family bought Daunte the car two weeks ago. We're not going to be able to do that anymoreI love you, Daunte," Greer said. [88][89][90][91], Protests, civil unrest, curfews, and clashes with police continued for the next several days in Brooklyn Center and around Minneapolis-Saint Paul. 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. We are asking the protesters to continue to be peaceful and that peaceful protesters are not dealt with with force. Minnesota police have pushed back against claims of knowledgeable use of excessive force, insisting that the responding officer intended to reach for a taser, not a gun. Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. 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. The city of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has agreed to pay $3.25 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was killed by police during a traffic stop last year, attorneys for his family said. It wouldn't happen in any other community. Meanwhile, Wright phoned his mother. [84] There were also reports of looting, damaged property, and vandalized police vehicles. 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. I haven't seen him since.". . 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