[141] The typical sentence for first-degree manslaughter in Minnesota is more than seven years in prison, with a maximum set at fifteen years. [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. Nonetheless, the response amongst local citizens has been swift, with countless individuals taking to the street to mourn Daunte's loss and protest police brutality. [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. [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. Officers administered CPR, but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. 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 . ", "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. "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. When the people did not disperse, police fired tear gas, flashbangs, and rubber bullets. ", "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. ", This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 15:03. 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. Taser! 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.. 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I can't accept that. 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. At the request of Potter's attorneys, Chu ruled on August 5 that cameras would not to be permitted in the courtroom. Another Black man has died at the hands of police. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. 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. Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. 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." [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. [119][50] The sculpture had been displayed previously at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, but it was replaced there by a version made of metal. And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. 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. ", "I can't accept that -- a mistake, that doesn't even sound right," he added. The ordinance created unarmed traffic enforcement and community response teams, and it prohibited arrests or vehicle searches in certain traffic-related encounters. Before Katie Wright spoke,the families, many of whom knew each other from their unfortunate bond, hugged and prayed that "heaven opens up and justice rains down on us.". According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . He was my baby. Wright was killed by Officer Kim Potter during a routine traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, according . [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. 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. Potter can be heard repeatedly yelling, Taser before she shot Wright with her handgun. "[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. People involved Daunte Wright. [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. [24] The trainee officer also noticed that the vehicle had an expired registration tag on its license plate and had an air freshener hanging from the car's rearview mirror, a violation of Minnesota state law. 2023 Cable News Network. "Our nation needs justice and healing, and law enforcement must be held to the highest standards of accountability. Law enforcement in Brooklyn Center established a heavily fortified barrier area and periodically clashed with demonstrators over several days. Potter fatally shot Wright after initially pulling him over for an expired registration tag on his car. [127] Erin Eldridge, an assistant attorney general who also participated in the Chauvin trial, joined Frank. 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. Engh and Gray were part of the legal defense fund supplied by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. 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. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing . She had no idea it would be the last time she would speak with her son. [139] She continued, "I'll never be able to forgive you for what you've stolen from us. Family and friends, foreground, of Daunte Wright, 20, mourn Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. 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. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". [13][143] Chu expressed that it was "one of the saddest cases Ive had on my 20 years on the bench". Courtesy Ben Crump Law. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. Daunte Wright has been remembered by friends as upbeat and gregarious, someone who loved to play basketball and was a supportive father to his son, Daunte Jr., who was a year old when Mr. Wright . He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. [122] Walz issued a Minnesota proclamation that declared a moment of silence to coincide with the 12 p.m. start of the funeral. "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. Expert witnesses for the defense testified that Potter had the legal authority to fire either a gun or Taser. ", 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. Potter testified in her defense, claiming that she mistook her gun for a Taser and admitting to fatally shooting Wright. Prince Philip's Funeral Will Be a "Low Key" Event that Is Televised for the Public, Fans and 'SNL' Cast Members Mourn the Loss of Writer Anne Beatts, Rapper DMX Died at the Age of 50, Surrounded by Friends and Family. "She pointed the phone toward the driver's seat, and my son was laying there, unresponsive. dayslong protests erupted in Brooklyn Center. For a long time after Wright died, his . "[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". 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. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a police officer on April 11. [81][82][83] Police fired tear gas into the crowd and used non-lethal ammunition. "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. 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. [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. Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. [69][70] Potter briefly made her first court appearance via Zoom on April 15 before Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu. That pain is shared by the community and all those involved in the incident. [127][131] Nine of the twelve jurors seated were White, similar to the demographics of Hennepin County, one was Black and two were Asian, with the jury evenly split between men and women. In attendance were relatives of Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile, and Oscar GrantBlack Americans who had been killed by police over the past dozen yearsand the family of Emmett Till, a Black American who was lynched in 1955. [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. [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. Jazz musician Keyon Harrold played an instrumental piece. As Katie explained, her son called her to say he had . Minnesota has mobilized its National Guard to Brooklyn Center at the request of local authorities. "Daunte said, 'For what, am I in trouble?' [123], Prosecutors filed the criminal case in Hennepin County District Court on April 14 as the State of Minnesota vs. Kimberly Potter. [14][15] Potter, a field training officer, was training a new officer at the time of the incident. I haven't seen him since.". [10] He worked in retail and fast-food jobs to support his almost-two-year-old son, and had enrolled in a vocational school. 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. [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. Potter was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree manslaughter on December 23, 2021, at a jury trial in Hennepin County. The was the last time that I saw my son. [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. 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 . Justice is beyond the reach that we have in this life for Daunte. RELATED: Daunte Wright's family, Brooklyn Center reach $3.25 million settlement. ", President Joe Biden on Monday also called for "peace" and "calm. Daunte Wright's mother Katie Wright said Tuesday that she wants to see "justice served" after her 20-year-old son was killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.. Taser!" 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 . 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 . [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. Appearing on Good Morning America alongside her husband, Daunte's father Aubrey, Katie was asked to walk viewers through what happened on Sunday. 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. [128] Amanda Montgomery, Paul Engh and Earl Gray represented Potter. 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. "[98], Minnesota Lt. The passengers in the other vehicle were not injured, according to Gannon. [62][63][64] The Brooklyn Center City Council had recommended their firing during an emergency meeting on April 12. Wright provided his name but did not have a driver's license or proof-of-insurance card. "She was crying and screaming, and she says that they shot him," Katie Wright remembered. 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. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. The City has also agreed to non-monetary terms related to policies, procedures, training, the public safety resolution, and the Daunte Wright memorial. Sophia Ankel and Joshua Zitser. 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. That was the last time I heard from my son, and I have had no explanation since then.". 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He had a smile that was angelic. [20] The city settled the lawsuit with Albrecht-Payton in 2023 for $350,000. [3][4][5] He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. "[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. "[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. Wright's mother, Katie, said, "she [Potter] never once said his name. ", "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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? [46][47] Immediately after shooting Wright, she was still holding the piece of paper with her left hand. [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. 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.". ", "They could have given him a ticket, given him a notice to show up. [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. Im sorry it happened, she said after a prosecutor asked about her behavior following the shooting. Since then, she has received emails accusing her of creating a fake campaign designed to steal money from people, she told Insider. 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. [16][32] She grabbed a piece of paper from the trainee with her right hand, then moved it to her left hand. [16][21] Potter, who was acting as a field training officer, initially stood back. Moments before he was killed, Daunte Wright called his mother and told her he got pulled over. Five days earlier, her son, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old father of one, had been shot and killed by a single bullet fired by a white police . A GoFundMe page for a memorial fund for Wright has so far raised over $560,000 as of Wednesday morning. "[58] On April 13, Gannon announced his resignation, alongside that of Potter. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. Discovery Company. "My position is that we cannot afford to make mistakes that lead to the loss of life of other people in our profession," Elliott told reporters Monday. Wright's family settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Brooklyn Center on June 21, 2022, for $3.25 million. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. The family and their lawyers have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for Wright's funeral and burial expenses, as well as support to Daunte's son, Daunte Wright, Jr., 2, "and to help the Wright . 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Wright's mother, father, two siblings and the mother of his only child gave victim impact statements prior to Potter's sentencing being read. He wona $27 million settlement with the city over Floyd's death. National Guard troops were already deployed in Minneapolis for the ongoing murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the May 2020 death of Floyd, which ignited protests nationwide and abroad. A Warner Bros. [20] Two other Brooklyn Center police officers were involved in the traffic stop. 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. [153] In both cases, the officers shouted "Taser" before firing. 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 . [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. 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. Under the policy, police officers would still be able to make an arrest if an offender posed a safety threat. [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. 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. It wouldn't happen in any other community. Three of four seconds went by. [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. The suburb's police station was barricaded behind concrete barriers and tall metal fencing, watched over by . View 95 comments. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. The GoFundMe page was . Distractify is a registered trademark. "[114], Soon after the incident, Wright's mother spoke with reporters and said her son had phoned her during the traffic stop. 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.. . [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. Earlier Monday at a press conference, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal encounter. . 8:28 PM EDT, Wed June 22, 2022. 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. He struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, his father told The Washington Post. just before firing her service pistol instead. "He may not have been an angel," his grandmother said, "but he was our angel. 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. 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