[153] In both cases, the officers shouted "Taser" before firing. Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. [126], The Minnesota Attorney General's office served as the prosecution with Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general, as the lead prosecutor. I can't accept that. Aubrey recalled the moment he learned about what happened to his son. ", 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. 2023 Cable News Network. [75] Ali had been serving as the prosecution's Washington County co-counsel, with Orput, prior to the state Attorney General's office taking over the case. [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. [49] After the crowd moved to outside a police precinct, the police announced that the gathering was an unlawful assembly, and threatened arrest for anyone who did not leave. [122] Walz issued a Minnesota proclamation that declared a moment of silence to coincide with the 12 p.m. start of the funeral. A source with knowledge of the investigation told ABC News that Potter was field training another officer at the time of the deadly shooting. "He was connected to people, people knowing him and being in that community and of course feeling outraged," she said. 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. "It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. 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. [148], Wright's death was one of several instances in which a police officer admitted to firing a handgun when intending to draw and discharge a Taser, such as a 2002 shooting in Rochester, Minnesota,[149] the fatal 2009 shooting of Oscar Grant by a Bay Area Rapid Transit officer in Oakland, California, and the deadly 2015 shooting of Eric Harris by a volunteer reserve deputy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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. I haven't seen him since. Daunte Wright was working on 'straightening his life out' for his son, his family told Insider. [20] Two other Brooklyn Center police officers were involved in the traffic stop. [31], After several moments, Potter approached Wright and the trainee and unsnapped her handgun holster. Holy sh*t! She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. [136][138], Potter's sentencing hearing was held on February 18, 2022. "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. "[152] Though that officer was charged, a judge dismissed the charges. According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . The City and Insurance Trust believe the early resolution of this matter will permit the family to begin the healing process and will give the City an opportunity to rebuild the relationship between its Police Department and the community, attorney Jason M. Hiveley added. "She was crying and screaming, and she says that they shot him," Katie Wright remembered. "[114], Soon after the incident, Wright's mother spoke with reporters and said her son had phoned her during the traffic stop. [145] They also obtained representation from attorneys Tony Romanucci and Jeff Storms. [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][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. [130], Selection for the trial's twelve jurors and two alternative jurors took place from November 30 to December 3. 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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. [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. [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. [50][51] Officers administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but Wright was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:18p.m.[52][49][53] Albrecht-Payton, the passenger in Wright's vehicle, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and no one in the other vehicle was injured. [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. For a long time after Wright died, his . 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 . Wright provided his name but did not have a driver's license or proof-of-insurance card. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. I can't accept that.". 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[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. [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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. [150], In 2018, an officer coming to assist a policeman being assaulted during a traffic stop shot and wounded the arrestee in Lawrence, Kansas. [113], Chuck Valleau, head of the Brooklyn Center police union, said, "The death of Daunte Wright is terrible. "[116][117] The mother of Wright's son said: "His dad won't get to see him for his second birthday or for any of his birthdays. 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. He planned to get his GED and workedto support his son, Daunte Jr. [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. [16][21] Potter, who was acting as a field training officer, initially stood back. [21][154], The killing of Daunte Wright led to several changes in policing policies in Brooklyn Center and elsewhere. [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. "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet. 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