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. . [113], Chuck Valleau, head of the Brooklyn Center police union, said, "The death of Daunte Wright is terrible. [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. This photo provided by Ben Crump Law, PLLC. One of them was a trainee working with Potter who also participated in the attempted arrest. 2. 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. Copyright 2023 Distractify. [145] They also obtained representation from attorneys Tony Romanucci and Jeff Storms. [158], Several other policing changes were made outside of the U.S. state of Minnesota in response to Wright's death. 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. He was funny and had big dreams for his future. That pain is shared by the community and all those involved in the incident. Daunte Wright was working on 'straightening his life out' for his son, his family told Insider. [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 officer -- identified by authorities as Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the Brooklyn Center Police Department -- intended to deploy her Taser instead of her gun when she "accidentally" shot Daunte Wright, Gannon said. [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. [30], Wright's mother talked about seeing her son's body over FaceTime at a press conference on April 13. 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. The mother of Daunte Wright's son has filed a lawsuit against the family and lawyer Ben Crump over a $1m GoFundMe fundraiser. During trial, Potter said, I didnt want to hurt anybody., Daunte Wright's mother was approached and grabbed by police while trying to film a traffic stop, I was very distraught. "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet. 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. 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. 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 . 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.". And who are the other key players? 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[74], On September 2, Ellison's office added the charge of first-degree manslaughter, predicated on reckless use/handling of a firearm, a more serious charge than second-degree manslaughter and carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. The GoFundMe page was . Family and friends of Daunte Wright, 20, grieve after they say he was shot and killed by police on 11 April 2021 in Brooklyn Center (AP) The death of a 20-year-old Black man, Daunte Wright , in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday has sparked protests against the police even as tensions were already running high due to the murder trial of a . As police attempted to take him into custody, Daunte Wright reentered the vehicle and one of the officers fired their weapon, striking him. "It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. Expert witnesses for the defense testified that Potter had the legal authority to fire either a gun or 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. "He is fatherless," she said of Wright's son. Wright Family A traffic stop quickly turned deadly Sunday when a white Minnesota police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black . The eulogy was delivered by Al Sharpton. "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. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. 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. . Distractify is a registered trademark. Moments before he was killed, Daunte Wright called his mother and told her he got pulled over. 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. "[109], Al Sharpton said: "You can die for having expired tags or for a phony 20 dollar bill or you may have not even known it was a phony 20 dollar bill. 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 . [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. Daunte Wright's parents, Aubrey and Katie speak to "Good Morning America," April 13, 2021. "[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. She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. appreciated. And for that I'll never be able to forgive you," addressing Potter. [24] Potter's supervisor arrived on the scene, and the officers ran Wright's name through a police database. 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. Another Black man has died at the hands of police. [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. [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. Relatives of at least six Black men killed by the police and a family member of Emmett Till, who had been lynched in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, were also present. 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. But the 20-year-old was shot to death by police Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn . I haven't seen him since.". 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.. [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. [31][45][42] Potter was holding her gun for 5.5 seconds before discharging it. 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.". I can't accept that.". Daunte Demetrius Wright was a 20-year-old living in Minneapolis, having recently moved there from Chicago. 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. Wright also made many friends in his young life, mostly a younger crowd something that was made clear at the vigils and protests by the ages of those who attended, said Nekima Levy Armstrong, a former head of the NAACP in Minneapolis. [74][75] Ali's resignation letter cited "vitriol" in public discourse about the case that made his job difficult. "She pointed the phone toward the driver's seat, and my son was laying there, unresponsive. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. [152] In 2019, a scuffle in a jail cell led to another accidental shooting by a backup officer in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. [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. Katie and Aubrey Wright, parents of Daunte Wright, cry as the speak during funeral services of Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, Thursday, April 22, 2021 . 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[84] There were also reports of looting, damaged property, and vandalized police vehicles. He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. "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," Katie explained during the interview, adding, "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. An attorney for the family of Daunte Wright said Thursday it would be "very difficult" for relatives to accept a claim by Minnesota police that the 20-year-old was shot and killed by . People involved Daunte Wright. When the people did not disperse, police fired tear gas, flashbangs, and rubber bullets. [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. [128], Minnesota Statutes required that all parties in a trial to agree to the use of courtroom cameras. BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. [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. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, told ABC News that her son had called her during the traffic stop. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. [141] The typical sentence for first-degree manslaughter in Minnesota is more than seven years in prison, with a maximum set at fifteen years. I tried calling it back to back to back, but I didn't know what was going on. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. [60] In media interviews, Wright's family thanked people for protesting and advocating for justice and encouraged people to protest peacefully. "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. 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. And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. [136][137] Following the verdict, Potter was taken into custody and transferred to the state's Women's Correctional Facility in Shakopee. I can't accept that. I can't accept that.". "I know my son was scared. Eric Ferkenhoff is the Midwest Criminal Justice Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. "[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. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. I haven't seen him since. [76], Following the shooting, mourners and protesters gathered near the scene to demand justice for Wright. That was the last time I heard from my son, and I have had no explanation since then.". [24] The trainee officer on the driver's side attempted to prevent Wright from obtaining control of the steering wheel. [122] Walz issued a Minnesota proclamation that declared a moment of silence to coincide with the 12 p.m. start of the funeral. Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. The car sped off, traveling several blocks before crashing into another vehicle. After a brief struggle with officers, Potter shot Wright in the chest once at close range. 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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. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. [56], The NAACP released a statement saying "Whether it be carelessness and negligence, or a blatant modern-day lynching, the result is the same. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". ", "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. [24] At 1:53p.m. local time, the trainee officer initiated a traffic stop of Wright's vehicle on 63rd Avenue North and called for backup. Image via YouTube. Daunte Wright's family rejected the police assertion that his death was a mistake resulting from Officer Kim Potter's mistaking her gun for a Taser. 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. She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. [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. Earlier Monday at a press conference, the Brooklyn Center Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal encounter. April 13, 2021 11:52 AM PT. Wright Family Wright's aunt, Nyesha Wright, told reporters Tuesday that she hopes officials hold Potter "at the highest extent of the law." [157], Local officials in Minnesota called for measures to better distinguish Tasers and firearms, as part of comprehensive police reform. ", The mother described her son as "an amazing, loving kid" who "had a big heart," "bright" smile and "loved basketball. 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.". [58] He said Potter intended to use a Taser on Wright, but pulled out and discharged her gun instead. 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. 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. [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. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. He loved his family and his baby boy. Did you encounter any technical issues? Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Daunte Wright's killing has sparked demonstrations -- some violent -- in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Portland, New York and other cities. [69][70] Potter briefly made her first court appearance via Zoom on April 15 before Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu. Wright. [111] The Minnesota Vikings released a statement which said in part: "This avoidable situation is yet another tragic reminder of the drastic need for change in law enforcement. Wright, who grew up in the Minneapolis area, was an adoring father with siblings and parents he loved, according to his mother, Katie Wright. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa). She said her son had been killed by police. 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. He's afraid of the police, and I just seen and heard the fear in his voice," she added. I just thought maybe he was being arrested.". Also under the settlement, a permanent memorial for Wright will be built at the existing Daunte Wright Memorial, according to the legal team. [21] He opened the driver's side door and Wright stepped out of the car. [1][21] The supervisor had the passenger's side door open, and reached inside to grab the gear shift to prevent Wright from driving away. Graffiti sprayed on a building at a protest over the death of Daunte Wright on April 12, 2021, in Seattle. CousinMario Greer said Wright's favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. He was shot by officer Kimberly . He was just your average 20-year-old," Bryant said Tuesday after his family held a news conference in downtown Minneapolis to draw attention to the fatal shooting. 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A GoFundMe page for a memorial fund for Wright has so far raised over $560,000 as of Wednesday morning. Potter, a 26-year police veteran, was sentenced in to two years in prison in February after she was tried and convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter. 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. [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. . He had sisters and brothers that he loved so much," Katie Wright said. [85][86] Mayor Mike Elliott imposed a curfew until 6 a.m. the next morning and closed schools for the following day. All Rights Reserved. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Three of four seconds went by. To that or any other troubles in Wright's life, family members said at the event that it didn't paint a fair picture of a young man who brought joy to their lives. Frank was also the lead prosecutor for the trial of Derek Chauvin. 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. [42] Her Taser, made of plastic, was mostly yellow,[43][44][40] and weighed 0.94 pounds (0.43kg). Chyna Whitaker is the mother of a child fathered by Mr Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who was killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, north of Minneapolis on 11 April 2021. [46][47] Immediately after shooting Wright, she was still holding the piece of paper with her left hand. Justice is beyond the reach that we have in this life for Daunte. The parents of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man killed by police during a chaotic traffic stop in Minnesota earlier this year, spoke out after a former officer was convicted of manslaughter . 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 . ", 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. Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. [153] In both cases, the officers shouted "Taser" before firing. [125] Trial proceedings began on November 30 in Minneapolis, at a Hennepin County Government Center courtroom Chu presiding. A female passenger in Daunte Wright's car sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital. [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. On Sunday, the 20-year-old's laughter stopped, turning to community . 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. 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. The details surrounding the case are still . The details surrounding the case are still developing, but Daunte's parents have decided to speak out about their late son and how his death was unjustified in their eyes. . Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. [92][93] Air fresheners became a symbol at protests and rallies over Wright's death, referring to one of the violations police alleged Wright committed the day of the shooting. There is no true justice for the Wrights because Daunte is never coming home, co-counsel Jeff Storms said in the statement. He wona $27 million settlement with the city over Floyd's death. 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