And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. [148], Wright's death was one of several instances in which a police officer admitted to firing a handgun when intending to draw and discharge a Taser, such as a 2002 shooting in Rochester, Minnesota,[149] the fatal 2009 shooting of Oscar Grant by a Bay Area Rapid Transit officer in Oakland, California, and the deadly 2015 shooting of Eric Harris by a volunteer reserve deputy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Under the policy, police officers would still be able to make an arrest if an offender posed a safety threat. People involved Daunte Wright. People mourned at a vigil for 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer in a Minneapolis suburb. I can't accept thata mistake, that doesn't even sound right," he added. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting. The car door remained open while Wright put his hands behind his back and the trainee officer attempted to put on handcuffs. Courtesy Wright Family. [16][21] Potter, who was acting as a field training officer, initially stood back. A person raises their fist during a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh . Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. [21] He opened the driver's side door and Wright stepped out of the car. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". [21] Wright, who was unarmed, began to resist arrest, struggled with the officers, broke free, and stepped back into his car. I tried calling it back to back to back, but I didn't know what was going on. "Daunte put the phone down, I heard some scuffling. The family of Daunte Wright on Tuesday dismissed the initial conclusion by police that his fatal shooting by an officer who fired her gun instead of a Taser during a traffic stop was an accident. But right now, were going to accept accountability, and were thankful for that.. Graffiti sprayed on a building at a protest over the death of Daunte Wright on April 12, 2021, in Seattle. He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. "However, the officer drew their handgun instead of their Taser," Gannon told reporters. The officers initially pulled him over for an expired registration tag on his car but determined during the traffic stop that he had an outstanding gross misdemeanor warrant, according to Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon. ", "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? That pain is shared by the community and all those involved in the incident. [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. That was the last time I heard from my son, and I have had no explanation since then.". 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. He was ours.". [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. I just shot him, she said in the video, adding, I grabbed the wrong f**king gun, and I shot him.. [77][78][79] Several protesters came from another rally against police violence, organized by families of people who had been killed, earlier in the day in nearby Saint Paul, Minnesota. [126] Throughout the trial, the prosecution argued that Potter neglected training on use of her Taser and discharged her gun recklessly when she killed Wright. ", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:03. 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. On Sunday, the 20-year-old's laughter stopped, turning to community . As a freshman at Thomas Edison High . Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. Officers administered CPR, but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? ", Vice President Kamala Harris told reporters Tuesday that Daunte Wright "should be alive. The family of Daunte Wright says the conviction of former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter in Wright's death is a "bittersweet" moment ahead of the Christmas holiday, when "what we'll be able . She explained that her son told her he had air freshener hanging from his mirror, which can draw a traffic ticket in Minnesota. [161], A broad public safety and police reform plan put forward by Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliot in the aftermath of Wright's death became a source of political controversy as it ultimately failed to be enacted into law. Another Black man has died at the hands of police. Wright, who grew up in the Minneapolis area, was an adoring father with siblings and parents he loved, according to his mother, Katie Wright. She said her family bought Daunte the car two weeks ago. ", "The fact that this could happen even as the city of Minneapolis is going through the trial of Derek Chauvin and reliving the heart-wrenching murder of George Floyd indicates not just how important it is to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but also just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country," the Obamas said. All Rights Reserved. [152] In 2019, a scuffle in a jail cell led to another accidental shooting by a backup officer in New Hope, Pennsylvania. [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. 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. CousinMario Greer said Wright's favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. Hundreds have attended the funeral of Daunte Wright including George Floyd's family. Sophia Ankel and Joshua Zitser. [80] Officers with riot control equipment arrived, formed, a line, and moved in when demonstrators began climbing on police vehicles and throwing bricks. Helit up the room,and I just need everyone to know that he was my life, he was my sonand I can never get that back.". [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. [42] Her Taser, made of plastic, was mostly yellow,[43][44][40] and weighed 0.94 pounds (0.43kg). My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. [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 was so much more, and he did not deserve this. [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. FILE- The family of Daunte Wright attend a rally and march organized by families who were victims of police brutality in in St. Paul, Minn.,Monday, May 24, 2021. He's afraid of the police, and I just seen and heard the fear in his voice," she added. It wouldn't happen in any other community. ", Potter can be heard in the video yelling, "Holy s---, I just shot him!". "He was connected to people, people knowing him and being in that community and of course feeling outraged," she said. Demonstrations took place over several days, and spread to cities across the United States. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump -- who has represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and more -- is one of the lawyers representing the Wright family and said that fatal encounters between police and people of color will only stop "when we start treating each other all the same. [120] People also placed memorials for Wright at the location he was shot and the location where he was pronounced dead. [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. She had no idea it would be the last time she would speak with her son. I can't accept that.". 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. "[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. [128] Amanda Montgomery, Paul Engh and Earl Gray represented Potter. All Rights Reserved. Other speakers included Rev. With good behavior, she could be eligible for supervised release for the remaining third. 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. That's when she heard police ask her son to step out of the vehicle. Meanwhile, Wright phoned his mother. [144], On April 12, 2021, Wright's family hired civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. ", 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." She said her son had been killed by police. 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. [150], In 2018, an officer coming to assist a policeman being assaulted during a traffic stop shot and wounded the arrestee in Lawrence, Kansas. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. Daunte Wright (credit: The Wright Family) The victim's mother, Katie Wright, spoke to a crowd gathered at the scene of the incident Sunday evening. But that does not justify violence. Potter testified in her defense, claiming that she mistook her gun for a Taser and admitting to fatally shooting Wright. A person lights candles at a vigil for Daunte Wright in Portland, Oregon, on April 12, 2021. [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. 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 . [21][27] The trainee officer informed Wright that there was a warrant for his arrest. "A second goes by, and I hear the police officer come back up to the window and ask Daunte to get out of the car," she said. ", She added, "He liked sports, just kind of goofing around and he was very funny.". She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. April 22, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. EDT. [21][48], Wright drove off after being shot at close range. "[33][34][35] The supervisor released his hands from attempting to restrain Wright. Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, died after he was shot by an officer during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, his family have said. 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. Ex-cop Kim Potter was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright, shooting him when she thought she was firing her Taser. 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. Daunte Wright's parents are speaking out after the 20-year-old was fatally shot by a police officer during a Minnesota traffic stop Sunday. [126], The Minnesota Attorney General's office served as the prosecution with Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general, as the lead prosecutor. 0:30. 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. Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. The mother of Daunte Wright's son, Daunte, Jr., is suing Wright's parents. 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BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a police officer on April 11. Wright Family A traffic stop quickly turned deadly Sunday when a white Minnesota police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black . 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.. Daunte Wright's killing has sparked demonstrations -- some violent -- in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Portland, New York and other cities. "[58] On April 13, Gannon announced his resignation, alongside that of Potter. April 13, 2021 11:52 AM PT. A white police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, April 13, 2021 as did the city's police chief moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of . "I can't accept that a mistake, that doesn't even sound right," Aubrey said of the police's explanation regarding his son's death. [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! Also under the settlement, a permanent memorial for Wright will be built at the existing Daunte Wright Memorial, according to the legal team. [58] He said Potter intended to use a Taser on Wright, but pulled out and discharged her gun instead. [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. The trial for the police officer . "I said, 'Well, take them down,'" she recalled, saying the police were also asking about proof of insurance and that she wanted to speak with the officers to give the information by phone. "I know my son was scared. [10][11][12][13], At the time of the shooting, Kimberly Ann Potter, a White woman from Champlin, Minnesota (born June 18, 1972), was a 48-year-old police officer in the Brooklyn Center Police Department, and a mother of two sons. Speaking . [29] The officers decided to arrest Wright and ensure the passenger was not the same woman who had the protective order against him. 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. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. 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. The City has also agreed to non-monetary terms related to policies, procedures, training, the public safety resolution, and the Daunte Wright memorial. At the same time, we know that folks will keep dying if we don't fully address racial injustice and inequities in our country, from implicit bias to broken systems. When the people did not disperse, police fired tear gas, flashbangs, and rubber bullets. Here's a breakdown of what they've said so far. 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. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Appearing on Good Morning America alongside her husband, Daunte's father Aubrey, Katie was asked to walk viewers through what happened on Sunday. [22] They were on their way to a car wash.[20][23] Kimberly Potter was a passenger in a patrol car with a trainee officer who observed Wright's vehicle signaling a right turn while it was in a left-turning lane. Potter fatally shot Wright after initially pulling him over for an expired registration tag on his car. 8:28 PM EDT, Wed June 22, 2022. Wright. [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. "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet. Daunte Wright was driving in Brooklyn Center, about 10 miles northwest of Minneapolis, when he was stopped by police on Sunday afternoon. He planned to get his GED and workedto support his son, Daunte Jr. "They were his friends. "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. 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 The passengers in the other vehicle were not injured, according to Gannon. The city agreed to pay $3.25 million to Wright's family, the third largest civil rights wrongful death settlement in Minnesota, and the largest outside of Minneapolis. 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. "[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". "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. Then he was killed by police. Chu also said her revised ruling was unrelated to a November 6 demonstration that occurred outside a house that protesters believed was Chu's. Daunte Wright's parents, Aubrey and Katie, listened at a rally to Amity Dimock, whose son Kobe Dimock-Heisler, was killed in 2019 by Brooklyn Center police. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. Earlier Monday at a press conference, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal encounter. Daunte Wright, 20, who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center, Minn., police during a traffic stop Sunday. But the 20-year-old was shot to death by police Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn . [67] On April 13, Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said he was planning to complete a "thorough yet expedited" review of potential criminal charges in the case. He worked in retail and fast-food jobs to support his . [85][86] Mayor Mike Elliott imposed a curfew until 6 a.m. the next morning and closed schools for the following day. "He is fatherless," she said of Wright's son. The lawsuit also required the city to make changes to policing policies and improve office training, and to establish a permanent memorial to Wright at the site of a temporary one that emerged in the aftermath of his death. 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. Tuesday's news conference was organized by groups supporting families of victims of police violenceand attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the Wright family and alsoisthe attorney for the Floyd family. 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. [121], Wright's funeral was held in Minneapolis on April 22, 2021. [21], On April 11, 2021, Wright was driving with his girlfriend in a white 2011 Buick LaCrosse that was registered to his brother. "He just had his whole life taken away from him. Whitaker claims that of the approximately $1,039,260 raised through the fund and managed by Crump's firm, "not one . [124] Prior to the start of the case, on November 2, Judge Chu ruled that defense attorneys will be allowed to introduce evidence of "slip and capture" errors, a kind of human error that occurs in times of high stress. "[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. Following Wrights killing, dayslong protests erupted in Brooklyn Center, which is just 10 miles from Minneapolis reigniting the scrutiny over the use of force by police against Black Americans. ", "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. He struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, his father told The Washington Post. $303,114 of the programs' budget came from eliminating three police officer positions. 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