"He is fatherless," she said of Wright's son. I never imagined this is what was going to happen. Daunte Wright. By Kim Bellware. [113], Chuck Valleau, head of the Brooklyn Center police union, said, "The death of Daunte Wright is terrible. [6][7][8][9] 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. [62][100], City manager Curt Boganey, speaking at an April 12 press conference of Brooklyn Center officials, said, "All employees working for the city of Brooklyn Center are entitled to due process with respect to discipline. 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. He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. I can't accept thata mistake, that doesn't even sound right," he added. "[84] Elliott said on April 12 that Potter should be fired. Rupert conducted one of the corporate prayers during the vigil, where she called for peace as well comfort for the family of Daunte Wright. Mr Wright, an unarmed father of a two-year-old, was fatally shot by Brooklyn Centre officer Kimberly Potter, a veteran of 26 years of the force, on Sunday afternoon while driving with his girlfriend. "However, the officer drew their handgun instead of their Taser," Gannon told reporters. 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. [74][75] Ali's resignation letter cited "vitriol" in public discourse about the case that made his job difficult. [144], On April 12, 2021, Wright's family hired civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. Potter testified in her defense, claiming that she mistook her gun for a Taser and admitting to fatally shooting 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. [1][14][15][16][17] She had worked for the department since 1995, shortly after finishing Saint Mary's University of Minnesota a year prior in 1994. 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. Expert witnesses for the defense testified that Potter had the legal authority to fire either a gun or Taser. [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. Did you encounter any technical issues? Engh and Gray were part of the legal defense fund supplied by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. Wright's family said at the scene that he was the father of a son, Daunte Wright Jr., who will turn 2 in July, Star Tribune reporter Kim Hyatt tweeted. A family photo shows a beaming Wright holding his son, Daunte Jr., at his first birthday party. 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. It's important to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but this is also a reminder of just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country. [150], In 2018, an officer coming to assist a policeman being assaulted during a traffic stop shot and wounded the arrestee in Lawrence, Kansas. [29] The officers decided to arrest Wright and ensure the passenger was not the same woman who had the protective order against him. April 13, 2021 11:52 AM PT. [157], Local officials in Minnesota called for measures to better distinguish Tasers and firearms, as part of comprehensive police reform. [127] Erin Eldridge, an assistant attorney general who also participated in the Chauvin trial, joined Frank. ", President Joe Biden on Monday also called for "peace" and "calm. [65] According to The Independent, Potter fled her home for safety reasons after her address was leaked on social media. . 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 . Just 10 miles away in Minneapolis, the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin is underway for the death of George Floyd last year. Wrightloved to goof around, play sports and drive the car he had just been given by a family member, relatives and family friendssaid at a news conference Tuesday. That's when she heard police ask her son to step out of the vehicle. Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police. Daunte Wright. Aubrey recalled the moment he learned about what happened to his son. The mother of Daunte Wright's son, Daunte, Jr., is suing Wright's parents. He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. ", The mother described her son as "an amazing, loving kid" who "had a big heart," "bright" smile and "loved basketball. Wright's mother, Katie, said, "she [Potter] never once said his name. [121], Wright's funeral was held in Minneapolis on April 22, 2021. Whitaker claims that of the approximately $1,039,260 raised through the fund and managed by Crump's firm, "not one . At the request of Potter's attorneys, Chu ruled on August 5 that cameras would not to be permitted in the courtroom. "And we can't have these two Americas -- one where we treat Black Americans different from white Americans in policing.". Wright's death sparked protests and tributes from across the country, including from people onsocial media. [60] In media interviews, Wright's family thanked people for protesting and advocating for justice and encouraged people to protest peacefully. Here's a breakdown of what they've said so far. 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. 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. Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. [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. 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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. 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.". View 95 comments. [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. 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Crime. [145] They also obtained representation from attorneys Tony Romanucci and Jeff Storms. "[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. 2. "And then I heard scuffling and the girl that was with him screaming, and I heard an officer ask for them to hang up the phone and then I didn't hear anything else. But that does not justify violence. 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. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, told ABC News that her son had called her during the traffic stop. He was shot by officer Kimberly . 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. "[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. He was ours.". On April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by police officer Kimberly Potter during a traffic stop and attempted arrest for an outstanding warrant in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, United States. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. [126], The Minnesota Attorney General's office served as the prosecution with Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general, as the lead prosecutor. "[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. "I know my son was scared. It wouldn't happen in any other community. "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. Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. Gwen and I are praying for Daunte Wright's family as our state mourns another life of a Black man taken by law enforcement. 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. She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. Daunte Wright and an accomplice allegedly carjacked 20-year-old Joshua Hodges on March 21. 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. And who are the other key players? Potter fatally shot Wright after initially pulling him over for an expired registration tag on his car. Then he was killed by police. He's afraid of the police, and I just seen and heard the fear in his voice, but I don't know why and it should have never escalated the way it did.". I can't accept that.". A GoFundMe has been set up by his family . 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. A person raises their fist during a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh . "He may not have been an angel," his grandmother said, "but he was our angel. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? [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. Moments before he was killed, Daunte Wright called his mother and told her he got pulled over. 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. The defense argued that Wright resisted arrest, which contributed to a "slip and capture" error. Daunte Wright's parents, Aubrey and Katie speak to "Good Morning America," April 13, 2021. 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 . She explained that her son told her he had air freshener hanging from his mirror, which can draw a traffic ticket in Minnesota. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. 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 . The family of Daunte Wright said they felt "cheated" of justice on Friday after the white former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter received just 24 months in prison for the manslaughter of . 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. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. [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. On Sunday, the 20-year-old's laughter stopped, turning to community . I haven't seen him since.". 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