Wright, 20, was pulled over April 11, 2021, by former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter for an expired tag and illegal air freshener, authorities have said. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. The parents of Daunte Wright "can't accept" a Minnesota police chief's claim that the fatal shooting of their 20-year-old son was "accidental.". Michelle Filkins cleans up and lights candles at the Daunte Wright memorial after guilty verdicts were announced against former police officer Kimberly Potter on December 23, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. [65] According to The Independent, Potter fled her home for safety reasons after her address was leaked on social media. [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. He struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, his father told The Washington Post. "She was crying and screaming, and she says that they shot him," Katie Wright remembered. Ben Crump. 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. just before firing her service pistol instead. His family say that Wright, 20, was shot by police after . And for that I'll never be able to forgive you," addressing Potter. [94][26] Protesters demanded justice for Wright's death and made several demands of public officials, including a murder charge for Potter, an independent investigation of the shooting, and enactment of police reform measures. 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. "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 went on to maintain that she was unsure why the officers escalated the situation and highlighted her son's fear of police. Shortly after Wrights death, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released video of how the traffic stop unfolded. 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. [16][30][59] In order to avoid conflicts of interest, although the incident took place in Hennepin County, it was reviewed by the Washington County Attorney's Office per an agreement with metropolitan counties to handle officer-involved shootings. A GoFundMe page for a memorial fund for Wright has so far raised over $560,000 as of Wednesday morning. "But it doesnt -- will not justify violence and/or looting. [16][27] The trainee officer approached the driver's side door and the supervisor approached the passenger's side door. He was funny and had big dreams for his future. 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. ", "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. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. 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 . "[58] On April 13, Gannon announced his resignation, alongside that of Potter. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. The family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot on Sunday by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minn., expressed grief and anger over his killing and recounted his final moments. [69][70] Potter briefly made her first court appearance via Zoom on April 15 before Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu. [143] In explaining her sentencing decision, Chu said the case was unusual, and that Potter made a "tragic mistake" of thinking that she drew her taser instead of her firearm while in a chaotic situation. 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People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. "I heard scuffling . Wright's family said he told them he had been pulled over for having an air freshener dangling from his mirror, allegedly blocking his view. The eulogy was delivered by Al Sharpton. [20] The city settled the lawsuit with Albrecht-Payton in 2023 for $350,000. Wright's family settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Brooklyn Center on June 21, 2022, for $3.25 million. 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. [136][138], Potter's sentencing hearing was held on February 18, 2022. Just 10 miles away in Minneapolis, the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin is underway for the death of George Floyd last year. "He was connected to people, people knowing him and being in that community and of course feeling outraged," she said. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. [24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. [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. 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. Wright, a Black man whose car was stopped in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday reportedly for an expired registration, and not far from where George Floyd was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis last May, was shot and killed by an officer who police say mistook her service revolver for a Taser. Wright, who grew up in the Minneapolis area, was an adoring father with siblings and parents he loved, according to his mother, Katie Wright. [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. 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. [22] The trainee officer returned to his squad car. Gwen and I are praying for Daunte Wright's family as our state mourns another life of a Black man taken by law enforcement. 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. She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. "[114], Soon after the incident, Wright's mother spoke with reporters and said her son had phoned her during the traffic stop. On Sunday, the 20-year-old's laughter stopped, turning to community . [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. People involved Daunte Wright. [128], Minnesota Statutes required that all parties in a trial to agree to the use of courtroom cameras. The car door remained open while Wright put his hands behind his back and the trainee officer attempted to put on handcuffs. A GoFundMe has been set up by his family . [152] In 2019, a scuffle in a jail cell led to another accidental shooting by a backup officer in New Hope, Pennsylvania. RELATED: Daunte Wright's family, Brooklyn Center reach $3.25 million settlement. "[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. [29] The officers decided to arrest Wright and ensure the passenger was not the same woman who had the protective order against him. [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. Offers may be subject to change without notice. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa). She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. [136][137] Following the verdict, Potter was taken into custody and transferred to the state's Women's Correctional Facility in Shakopee. [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. [10] He worked in retail and fast-food jobs to support his almost-two-year-old son, and had enrolled in a vocational school. A guiding principle of our efforts was to strike a balance between holding Brooklyn Center accountable, while not undermining the financial stability of the city or limiting the services it provides.. Sophia Ankel and Joshua Zitser. "And we can't have these two Americas -- one where we treat Black Americans different from white Americans in policing.". And we stand with you," Harris said. I just shot somebody. Now, they're speaking out on his behalf. Expert witnesses for the defense testified that Potter had the legal authority to fire either a gun or Taser. 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 Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting. [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. 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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 [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. . 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With good behavior, she could be eligible for supervised release for the remaining third. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. The parents of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by a white police officer in a Minneapolis suburb on Sunday, said they "can't accept" the notion that their son's killing was "a mistake. Apr 17, 2021, 7:47 AM. Officers administered CPR, but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. [13][143] Chu expressed that it was "one of the saddest cases Ive had on my 20 years on the bench". . A person raises their fist during a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh . Rupert conducted one of the corporate prayers during the vigil, where she called for peace as well comfort for the family of Daunte Wright. 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. [20] Two other Brooklyn Center police officers were involved in the traffic stop. Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. Daunte Wright had led a life of crime and violence in the years before his death, DailyMail.com can reveal . For a long time after Wright died, his . Did you encounter any technical issues? "[101] The same day, the Brooklyn Center City Council fired Boganey and gave Mayor Elliott command authority over the city police force[102][103], President Joe Biden said about the incident and unrest, "Peaceful protest is understandable. [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. "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. Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. Wright provided his name but did not have a driver's license or proof-of-insurance card. My heart is literally broken into athousand pieces.. [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. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing . Daunte Wright, 20, who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center, Minn., police during a traffic stop Sunday. ABC News' Alexandra Faul, Sabina Ghebremedhin, Will Gretsky, Will McDuffie, Molly Nagle, Stephanie Ramos and Matt Stone contributed to this report. [56], The NAACP released a statement saying "Whether it be carelessness and negligence, or a blatant modern-day lynching, the result is the same. Elliot was defeated in a re-election bid in the 2022 Minnesota elections by April Graves who largely ran on the issue. But the 20-year-old was shot to death by police Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn . She said her family bought Daunte the car two weeks ago. ", "I lost my son, he's never coming back," Daunte Wright's father, Aubrey Wright, told ABC News' Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview Tuesday on "Good Morning America. [31], After several moments, Potter approached Wright and the trainee and unsnapped her handgun holster. Potter fatally shot Wright after initially pulling him over for an expired registration tag on his car. The defense argued that Wright resisted arrest, which contributed to a "slip and capture" error. Discovery Company. [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. Potter is required to serve two-thirds of her two-year sentence in prison, or 16 months, according to state law. 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 . He's afraid of the police, and I just seen and heard the fear in his voice," she added. Officers and medical personnel "attempted life-saving measures" on Daunte Wright but he died at the scene, Gannon said. "[106][107], Former President Barack Obama said of the incident, "Our hearts are heavy over yet another shooting of a Black man, Daunte Wright, at the hands of police. "[104] Vice President Kamala Harris said "Daunte's family needs answers" on Twitter. "However, the officer drew their handgun instead of their Taser," Gannon told reporters. We should listen to Daunte's mom who is calling for peace and calm. A Warner Bros. According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . "[152] Though that officer was charged, a judge dismissed the charges. Ex-officer Kim Potter wouldn't have been convicted in Daunte Wright's fatal shooting years ago, legal experts say, An attorney for the city said in a statement the city and its insurer agreed to pay the $3.25 million in exchange for a release of the City, its employees, and Kim Potter from any claims or actions stemming from Mr. Wrights death.. ", Next thing she recalled, "They hung up the phone. Civil lawsuits settled by Brooklyn Center: McKinney, Matt and Kim Hyatt (August 22, 2021). "There was a lot of chanting youth out there," Toshira Garraway of Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence said, referring to the protests on Sunday and Monday. 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. But right now, were going to accept accountability, and were thankful for that.. Daunte Wright's wake draws family, community and activists . She had no idea it would be the last time she would speak with her son. Continuing the couple's explanation on Good Morning America, Katie said that she actually was on the phone with Daunte when the situation transpired. [76], Following the shooting, mourners and protesters gathered near the scene to demand justice for Wright. 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." [24] The trainee officer on the driver's side attempted to prevent Wright from obtaining control of the steering wheel. The settlement in Wrights case also calls for training related to traffic stops for equipment violations that do not interfere with the safety of the driver, passenger or members of the community, according to familys attorneys. "[84] Elliott said on April 12 that Potter should be fired. He was shot by officer Kimberly . Floyd had been murdered during an arrest by Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis police department on May 25, 2020. [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 ours.". Chu also said her revised ruling was unrelated to a November 6 demonstration that occurred outside a house that protesters believed was Chu's. In an interview with Good Morning America, Daunte's parents explained very clearly what they thought about police ruling the situation that left their son dead a "mistake." [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. The suburb's police station was barricaded behind concrete barriers and tall metal fencing, watched over by . "[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. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. shows Daunte Wright and his son Daunte Jr., at his first birthday party. [16][21] Potter, who was acting as a field training officer, initially stood back. "[110], Although earlier in the day the Minnesota Twins had issued a statement postponing their Target Field home game, after the announcement of the curfew, the Wild postponed their home game in Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center and the Timberwolves postponed their game in the Minneapolis Target Center. Copyright 2023 Distractify. According to a civil lawsuit filed Monday in Hennepin County, Chyna Whitaker says Wright's parents and attorney Ben . The parents of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by a white police officer in a Minneapolis suburb on Sunday, said they "can't accept" the notion that their son's . [60] In media interviews, Wright's family thanked people for protesting and advocating for justice and encouraged people to protest peacefully. 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. Wright was killed by Officer Kim Potter during a routine traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, according . The passengers in the other vehicle were not injured, according to Gannon. 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. The parents of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man shot dead by a white Minnesota police officer that superiors say mistook her handgun for a Taser, said on Tuesday they "could not accept . Eric Ferkenhoff is the Midwest Criminal Justice Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. "Daunte put the phone down, I heard some scuffling. Justice would be no more names being yelled in our streets. ", 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." 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