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. 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. "An accident is knocking over a glass of milk," Jeff Storms, an attorney for Wright's family, said during a press conference outside Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. That never happened. For a long time after Wright died, his . dayslong protests erupted in Brooklyn Center. This photo provided by Ben Crump Law, PLLC. "It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. And the fact is that we do know that the anger, pain and trauma that exists in Black community in that environment is real it's serious, and it's consequential. [3][4][5] He was the son of a Black father and a White mother. 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. [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. [125] Trial proceedings began on November 30 in Minneapolis, at a Hennepin County Government Center courtroom Chu presiding. ", The mother described her son as "an amazing, loving kid" who "had a big heart," "bright" smile and "loved basketball. Civil lawsuits settled by Brooklyn Center: McKinney, Matt and Kim Hyatt (August 22, 2021). "[33][34][35] The supervisor released his hands from attempting to restrain Wright. ", 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. just before firing her service pistol instead. She told him to take them down and to let her speak with police over the phone if they ask for his car insurance so she could give them the information. 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. [121], Wright's funeral was held in Minneapolis on April 22, 2021. 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. . 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 . By Kim Bellware. [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. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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. A Warner Bros. And we stand with you," Harris said. Daunte Wright was working on 'straightening his life out' for his son, his family told Insider. [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 . That's when she heard police ask her son to step out of the vehicle. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 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 . 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. [31][45][42] Potter was holding her gun for 5.5 seconds before discharging it. Continuing the couple's explanation on Good Morning America, Katie said that she actually was on the phone with Daunte when the situation transpired. "[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". 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. 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." [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. 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. 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[24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. "Daunte said, 'For what, am I in trouble?' Ryan Miller is a News NOW Reporter at USA TODAY, Daunte Wright: Mother speaks out at vigil, while protests continue. 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 . ", "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. [59][60] Potter was placed on administrative leave by the Brooklyn Center police pending further investigation. [21][48], Wright drove off after being shot at close range. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. 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. 8:28 PM EDT, Wed June 22, 2022. Potter fatally shot Wright after initially pulling him over for an expired registration tag on his car. "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. The trial for the police officer . 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. 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. [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. Wright, who grew up in the Minneapolis area, was an adoring father with siblings and parents he loved, according to his mother, Katie Wright. We mourn with Daunte Wright's family as another Black man's life is lost at the hands of law enforcement. I just shot him, she said in the video, adding, I grabbed the wrong f**king gun, and I shot him.. [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. ", "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. [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][27] Potter, who had her Taser holstered on her left side and her gun on her right, said, "I'll tase you," and then yelled, "Taser! [77] On April 14, 2021, protesters put up a large, wooden sculpture of a raised fist at the 63rd Avenue North and Kathrene Drive intersection where car driven by Wright collided with another vehicle. "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. 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 . 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. Also under the settlement, a permanent memorial for Wright will be built at the existing Daunte Wright Memorial, according to the legal team. 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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 . Justice would be no more names being yelled in our streets. "[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. Daunte Wright holds his son, Daunte Jr, at his first birthday party. "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. [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. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. "And we can't have these two Americas -- one where we treat Black Americans different from white Americans in policing.". Discovery Company. 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. I haven't seen him since. 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.. 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. 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 . 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. Ben Crump. "She pointed the phone toward the driver's seat, and my son was laying there, unresponsive. [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. Hundreds have attended the funeral of Daunte Wright including George Floyd's family. [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. Speaking . Wright's death sparked protests and tributes from across the country, including from people onsocial media. "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. [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. 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][137] Following the verdict, Potter was taken into custody and transferred to the state's Women's Correctional Facility in Shakopee. She said she's unsure why the situation escalated. Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. Daunte Wright's parents are speaking out after the 20-year-old was fatally shot by a police officer during a Minnesota traffic stop Sunday. 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 . [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. [150] The Bucks County, Pennsylvania District Attorney declined to press charges against the officer, saying state law excused the officer's conduct from criminal prosecution because of his "honest but mistaken" belief he was firing his Taser when he shot the wounded prisoner. The 20-year-old needed to get . He worked in retail and fast-food jobs to support his . Engh and Gray were part of the legal defense fund supplied by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. 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. I just shot somebody. 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. 22 Apr, 2021 11:16 PM 5 minutes to read. 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 . [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. I never imagined this is what was going to happen. [56], The NAACP released a statement saying "Whether it be carelessness and negligence, or a blatant modern-day lynching, the result is the same. [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. [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. Wright family attorneys Benjamin Crump and . Naisha Wright called her nephew's death "murder" and demanded that the officer be held to the "highest" standard in the law. April 22, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. EDT. "[140], Potter was sentenced to two years in prison, serving sixteen months with eight months of supervised release. [46][47] Immediately after shooting Wright, she was still holding the piece of paper with her left hand. She said her family bought Daunte the car two weeks ago. [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. My thoughts are also with Ms. Potter today. ", "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. [15] Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said in a tweet at 10:00p.m. on April 11, "I am closely monitoring the situation in Brooklyn Center. "[104] Vice President Kamala Harris said "Daunte's family needs answers" on Twitter. It wouldn't happen in any other community. Wright's family settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Brooklyn Center on June 21, 2022, for $3.25 million. He came from a loving family and cared for his son, said aunt Naisha Wright. [158], Several other policing changes were made outside of the U.S. state of Minnesota in response to Wright's death. Brooklyn Center police stopped Daunte Wright because of an air freshener hanging in his car, his mother told Minnesota reporters at the . Other speakers included Rev. He had a smile that was angelic. 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.". 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. Potter is required to serve two-thirds of her two-year sentence in prison, or 16 months, according to state law. The sum is part of a settlement deal the family struck with the city, which also agreed to make changes in its policing policies and training, the Wright family legal team said in a news release. Wright then drove off a short distance, but his vehicle collided with another and hit a concrete barrier. "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet. "They were his friends. The lawsuit also required the city to make changes to policing policies and improve office training, and to establish a permanent memorial to Wright at the site of a temporary one that emerged in the aftermath of his death. In their first public press conference, family members of Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old Black man shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minn., expressed grief and anger, called for . 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. [16][32] She grabbed a piece of paper from the trainee with her right hand, then moved it to her left hand. [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. [48], Attorneys gave closing arguments on December 20 and the jury, which was ordered to be sequestered, began deliberations by midday. The defense argued that Wright resisted arrest, which contributed to a "slip and capture" error. Distractify is a registered trademark. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "I want to say thank you so much for the support and standing by us," Katie Wright said, "and making sure that my son's name doesn't get swept under the rug. 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. 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