[157], Local officials in Minnesota called for measures to better distinguish Tasers and firearms, as part of comprehensive police reform. [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. [24][27] Potter, who had her Taser holstered on her left side and her gun on her right, said, "I'll tase you," and then yelled, "Taser! "I want to say thank you so much for the support and standing by us," Katie Wright said, "and making sure that my son's name doesn't get swept under the rug. Wright's mother, father, two siblings and the mother of his only child gave victim impact statements prior to Potter's sentencing being read. [74][75] Ali's resignation letter cited "vitriol" in public discourse about the case that made his job difficult. Meanwhile, Wright phoned his mother. Activists march towards the Multnomah County Sheriff's office during a protest against the killing of Daunte Wright on April 12, 2021 in Portland, Ore. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Police said Monday that Wright had warrants out for his arrest and was stopped because he had expired plates. [21], On April 11, 2021, Wright was driving with his girlfriend in a white 2011 Buick LaCrosse that was registered to his brother. 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. [155] In September 2021, Brooklyn Center officials announced a new policy to cite and release criminal offenders for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges rather than take people into immediate custody. ", I miss him so much already, and it's onlybeen a day, Katie Wright said at Monday's vigil. 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Potter can be heard repeatedly yelling, Taser before she shot Wright with her handgun. Law enforcement in Brooklyn Center established a heavily fortified barrier area and periodically clashed with demonstrators over several days. Potter said she meant to use her service Taser, shouting "Taser! ", "How a veteran officer could have mistaken a Glock for a Taser in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright", "Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court", "Minn. police officer who shot Daunte Wright apparently meant to use Taser but accidentally fired gun, police chief says", "Kimberly Potter defense rests; closing arguments set for Monday", "One dead in police shooting in Brooklyn Center; tear gas deployed to clear protesters", "Protesters Clash With Police In Brooklyn Center After Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting", "Second night of demonstrations follow Daunte Wright shooting, Brooklyn Center officer identified", "Daunte Wright: Who was the 20-year-old Black man shot dead by police in Minneapolis suburb? He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. 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? Minnesota has mobilized its National Guard to Brooklyn Center at the request of local authorities. We don't see these sort of things happening to white young people that we see happening over and over and over again to young, marginalized minorities. "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. [113], Chuck Valleau, head of the Brooklyn Center police union, said, "The death of Daunte Wright is terrible. [21][48], Wright drove off after being shot at close range. Relatives of at least six Black men killed by the police and a family member of Emmett Till, who had been lynched in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, were also present. [31], After several moments, Potter approached Wright and the trainee and unsnapped her handgun holster. ", 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." A fundraising page set up by the family of Brooklyn Center Police shooting victim Daunte Wright is approaching $250,000 in donations less than 24 hours after it was set up. Daunte Wright's wake draws family, community and activists . "[116][117] The mother of Wright's son said: "His dad won't get to see him for his second birthday or for any of his birthdays. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. As Katie explained, her son called her to say he had . With good behavior, she could be eligible for supervised release for the remaining third. [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. The former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer charged in the killing of Daunte Wright made her first appearance in court Thursday as members of the Wright family continued their call for . ", "She was a training officer and so it's not about training, it's about implicit bias," Crump said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. just before firing her service pistol instead. Speaking . [86][87] The next day, April 12, protests spread to nearby locations in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area and then to other cities in the United States. 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. "She pointed the phone toward the driver's seat, and my son was laying there, unresponsive. The Daunte Wright Sr. Memorial Fund seeks to raise funds to pay for the 20-year-old shooting victim's funeral and burial expenses, and for "mental health and grief counseling" for his family. Here's a breakdown of what they've said so far. 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. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. "[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. [76] The City of Brooklyn Center settled the lawsuit on June 21, 2022. Soon, she told a large crowd of reporters outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Chauvin is on trial, she called again this time the girl answered onvideo. "[58] On April 13, Gannon announced his resignation, alongside that of Potter. [151] After discharging her gun, startled, she yelled, "Oh, shit, I shot him. . "They were his friends. [75] Ali had been serving as the prosecution's Washington County co-counsel, with Orput, prior to the state Attorney General's office taking over the case. This settlement will not be finalized until agreement is also reached on substantial and meaningful non-monetary relief, the attorneys wrote in the news release. [42] Her Taser, made of plastic, was mostly yellow,[43][44][40] and weighed 0.94 pounds (0.43kg). 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 can't accept thata mistake, that doesn't even sound right," he added. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, said after the sentencing that Potter "murdered my son," adding: "Today the justice system murdered him all over again." She also accused the judge of being taken in by "white woman's tears" after Potter cried during her pre-sentencing statement. That's when she heard police ask her son to step out of the vehicle. 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. ", "And to his family and loved ones, you must know that the president and I grieve with you as the nation grieves his loss. Daunte Wright, the oldest son of Katie and Arbuey, was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer after he was pulled over for expired tags and an air freshener hanging from his . Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. [72], Attorney General Ellison's office took over the prosecution on May 21. [123], Prosecutors filed the criminal case in Hennepin County District Court on April 14 as the State of Minnesota vs. Kimberly Potter. The parents of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man killed by police during a chaotic traffic stop in Minnesota earlier this year, spoke out after a former officer was convicted of manslaughter . People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. He was ours.". ", "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. Taser! I can't accept that.". [29] Potter then discharged her firearm, instead of her Taser, a single time using her right hand, and subsequently said, "Oh shit, I just shot him. Shortly after Wrights death, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released video of how the traffic stop unfolded. [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. One of them was a trainee working with Potter who also participated in the attempted arrest. 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