As police attempted to take him into custody, Daunte Wright reentered the vehicle and one of the officers fired their weapon, striking him. [76] The City of Brooklyn Center settled the lawsuit on June 21, 2022. "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. 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. ", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:03. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing . My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. [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. [42] Her Taser, made of plastic, was mostly yellow,[43][44][40] and weighed 0.94 pounds (0.43kg). "They were his friends. [97], Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said in a tweet the evening of April 11, "The officer shooting in Brooklyn Center today is tragic. She also said that she never observed Wright with a gun and that he was not being violent or making verbal threats during the arrest. And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. A female passenger in Daunte Wright's car sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital. 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 . Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Other speakers included Rev. He was shot by officer Kimberly . Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. 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. Justice would be no more names being yelled in our streets. 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. 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." Officers and medical personnel "attempted life-saving measures" on Daunte Wright but he died at the scene, Gannon said. 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. Wright was killed by Officer Kim Potter during a routine traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, according . [24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. [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. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". That was the last time I heard from my son, and I have had no explanation since then.". Frank was also the lead prosecutor for the trial of Derek Chauvin. "And we will continue to work with all fair-minded Americans to confront historical inequities and bring about nationwide changes that are so long overdue.". She explained that her son told her he had air freshener hanging from his mirror, which can draw a traffic ticket in Minnesota. The mother of Daunte Wright, a Black man who died on Sunday after being shot by a police officer, has spoken out about her son's death. 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. Katie Wright said she got a call at 1:47 p.m. Sunday from her son while he was in the car with a girl getting pulled over by police "the worst day of my life," she said. 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", 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. 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. 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.. Wright's mother, father, two siblings and the mother of his only child gave victim impact statements prior to Potter's sentencing being read. "She pointed the phone toward the driver's seat, and my son was laying there, unresponsive. The was the last time that I saw my son. [146][147], Alayna Albrecht-Payton, the passenger in Wright's vehicle during the incident on April 11, 2021, filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Brooklyn Center in mid 2022. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. ", "I tried to call back three, four times and the girl that was with him answered the phone and she said that they shot him and he was lying in the driver's seat unresponsive," the mother recalled, with tears streaming down her face. 2023 Cable News Network. Naisha Wright called her nephew's death "murder" and demanded that the officer be held to the "highest" standard in the law. [153] In both cases, the officers shouted "Taser" before firing. "[84] Elliott said on April 12 that Potter should be fired. Just 10 miles away in Minneapolis, the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin is underway for the death of George Floyd last year. via Facebook . 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. 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." "I lost my son, he's never coming back," Daunte Wright's father, Aubrey Wright, told ABC News' Robin Roberts in an exclusive . "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. [21], On April 11, 2021, Wright was driving with his girlfriend in a white 2011 Buick LaCrosse that was registered to his brother. 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. And we stand with you," Harris said. I can't accept that. Daunte Wright was the kind of person friends and family said they could always count on. just before firing her service pistol instead. [29] The officers decided to arrest Wright and ensure the passenger was not the same woman who had the protective order against him. Appearing on Good Morning America alongside her husband, Daunte's father Aubrey, Katie was asked to walk viewers through what happened on Sunday. [141] The typical sentence for first-degree manslaughter in Minnesota is more than seven years in prison, with a maximum set at fifteen years. Image via YouTube. Wright, who grew up in the Minneapolis area, was an adoring father with siblings and parents he loved, according to his mother, Katie Wright. 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The mother of Daunte Wright's son, Daunte, Jr., is suing Wright's parents. [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. [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. If Potter is convicted of killing Daunte, LeMay said, 'at least his parents will get . Under the policy, police officers would still be able to make an arrest if an offender posed a safety threat. 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[76], Following the shooting, mourners and protesters gathered near the scene to demand justice for Wright. The police departments of Roeland Park, Kansas,[159] and St. Ann, Missouri,[160] made changes to their Taser policies, with Roeland Park police saying they would cross draw Tasers with "no exceptions", and St. Ann police saying they would only use yellow Tasers and require officers to carry them opposite their main weapon. Daunte Wright's wake draws family, community and activists . 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[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. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled early Daunte's cause of death was a gunshot wound and is considered a homicide. According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . Wright. 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. [136][138], Potter's sentencing hearing was held on February 18, 2022. Minnesota has mobilized its National Guard to Brooklyn Center at the request of local authorities. Engh and Gray were part of the legal defense fund supplied by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. [123], Prosecutors filed the criminal case in Hennepin County District Court on April 14 as the State of Minnesota vs. Kimberly Potter. 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"And we can't have these two Americas -- one where we treat Black Americans different from white Americans in policing.". Potter can be heard repeatedly yelling, Taser before she shot Wright with her handgun. 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 . 2. I never imagined this is what was going to happen. [27] They learned he had an open arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a gross misdemeanor weapons violation for carrying a gun without a permit,[28][24] and that there was a protective order against him by an unnamed woman. She . Jazz musician Keyon Harrold played an instrumental piece. Taser! The ordinance created unarmed traffic enforcement and community response teams, and it prohibited arrests or vehicle searches in certain traffic-related encounters. 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. 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. This photo provided by Ben Crump Law, PLLC. And who are the other key players? . 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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. Updated Apr 12, 2021 at 10:34pm. I just shot him, she said in the video, adding, I grabbed the wrong f**king gun, and I shot him.. Sophia Ankel and Joshua Zitser. 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. "[30][31][36][37][38][39][a], Potter's pistol, a Glock 9mm model, was entirely black,[40] partially made of metal,[41] and weighed 2.11 pounds (0.96kg) when loaded. [113], Chuck Valleau, head of the Brooklyn Center police union, said, "The death of Daunte Wright is terrible. The GoFundMe page was . [81][82][83] Police fired tear gas into the crowd and used non-lethal ammunition. [21] He opened the driver's side door and Wright stepped out of the car. The trial for the police officer . Potter testified in her defense, claiming that she mistook her gun for a Taser and admitting to fatally shooting Wright. 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. 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. ", "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. Wright then drove off a short distance, but his vehicle collided with another and hit a concrete barrier. "[152] Though that officer was charged, a judge dismissed the charges. That's when she heard police ask her son to step out of the vehicle. Im sorry it happened, she said after a prosecutor asked about her behavior following the shooting. 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. We had our hearts pulled out of our chests. 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