"It's about giving the same respect and consideration to people of color that we give to white American citizens. People mourned at a vigil for 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer in a Minneapolis suburb. [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. [16][32] She grabbed a piece of paper from the trainee with her right hand, then moved it to her left hand. Aubrey recalled the moment he learned about what happened to his son. The car sped off, traveling several blocks before crashing into another vehicle. Image via YouTube. [150], In 2018, an officer coming to assist a policeman being assaulted during a traffic stop shot and wounded the arrestee in Lawrence, Kansas. Taser!" Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. [65] According to The Independent, Potter fled her home for safety reasons after her address was leaked on social media. Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. 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. [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. But he was so much more, his mother stressed. 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. Floyd had been murdered during an arrest by Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis police department on May 25, 2020. 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 . ", The parents said they want to see "justice served" and the officer who shot their son "held accountable for everything that she's taken from us." Civil lawsuits settled by Brooklyn Center: McKinney, Matt and Kim Hyatt (August 22, 2021). The shooting sparked protests in Brooklyn Center and renewed ongoing demonstrations against police shootings in the MinneapolisSaint Paul metropolitan area, leading to citywide and regional curfews. 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. [21][48], Wright drove off after being shot at close range. Justice would be no more names being yelled in our streets. 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. [59][60] Potter was placed on administrative leave by the Brooklyn Center police pending further investigation. 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. [24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. Appearing on Good Morning America alongside her husband, Daunte's father Aubrey, Katie was asked to walk viewers through what happened on Sunday. [13][143] Chu expressed that it was "one of the saddest cases Ive had on my 20 years on the bench". She said he told her that police had pulled him over due to air fresheners hanging in his rear view mirror. Ryan Miller is a News NOW Reporter at USA TODAY, Daunte Wright: Mother speaks out at vigil, while protests continue. "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. A person raises their fist during a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh . He had sisters and brothers that he loved so much," Katie Wright said. appreciated. Meanwhile, Wright phoned his mother. The details surrounding the case are still . 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And so, the question is, how we, in an orderly way, make clear that they get down to a full-blown investigation to determine what the facts are, and what is likely to have happened? He was my baby. The was the last time that I saw my son. [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. That pain is shared by the community and all those involved in the incident. Continuing the couple's explanation on Good Morning America, Katie said that she actually was on the phone with Daunte when the situation transpired. Frank was also the lead prosecutor for the trial of Derek Chauvin. "But it doesnt -- will not justify violence and/or looting. [84] There were also reports of looting, damaged property, and vandalized police vehicles. [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. "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. [13] To pursue a longer sentence than what is typical requires the prosecution to demonstrate Blakely factors, or elements of a crime which make it particularly egregious. The mother of Daunte Wright's son, Daunte, Jr., is suing Wright's parents. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. He struggled with a learning disability and dropped out of high school about two years ago, his father told The Washington Post. 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Eric Ferkenhoff is the Midwest Criminal Justice Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. The 20-year-old needed to get . Daunte Wright's killing has sparked demonstrations -- some violent -- in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Portland, New York and other cities. "She was crying and screaming, and she says that they shot him," Katie Wright remembered. [156] In December 2021, the city council passed a $1.3 million plan for alternative public safety programs, such as the use of unarmed workers to enforce nonmoving traffic violations and mental health response teams. ", "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. This photo provided by Ben Crump Law, PLLC. . 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.". 'Stench of racism' in Daunte Wright's death. And who are the other key players? Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, told ABC News that her son had called her during the traffic stop. ", She went on to maintain that she was unsure why the officers escalated the situation and highlighted her son's fear of police. [74][75] Ali's resignation letter cited "vitriol" in public discourse about the case that made his job difficult. 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. 'Worst day of my life': As Daunte Wright's family grieves, police chief and officer resign in Brooklyn Center shooting. Tuesday's news conference was organized by groups supporting families of victims of police violenceand attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the Wright family and alsoisthe attorney for the Floyd family. That never happened. [24] The trainee officer on the driver's side attempted to prevent Wright from obtaining control of the steering wheel. However, she claims that officers commanded that the call end in the middle of Daunte's altercation with them. 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. [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. [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. [139] She continued, "I'll never be able to forgive you for what you've stolen from us. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. ", She added, "He liked sports, just kind of goofing around and he was very funny.". For a long time after Wright died, his . 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. Distractify is a registered trademark. Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. [78] Governor Tim Walz implemented another curfew in several counties spanning the night of April 12 through the morning of April 13 and deployed the Minnesota National Guard while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey declared a state of emergency and a citywide curfew. 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But that does not justify violence. And I'm just so messed up about it because I feel like they stole my son's dad from him. Governor Peggy Flanagan said, "As a child advocate, I am grappling with the stark reality: Minnesota is a place where it is not safe to be Black. View 95 comments. [126], The Minnesota Attorney General's office served as the prosecution with Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general, as the lead prosecutor. [146][147], Alayna Albrecht-Payton, the passenger in Wright's vehicle during the incident on April 11, 2021, filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Brooklyn Center in mid 2022. Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". 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 . She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. Since then, she has received emails accusing her of creating a fake campaign designed to steal money from people, she told Insider. Whitaker claims that of the approximately $1,039,260 raised through the fund and managed by Crump's firm, "not one . Crime. "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. But the 20-year-old was shot to death by police Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn . [21] He opened the driver's side door and Wright stepped out of the car. "[114], Soon after the incident, Wright's mother spoke with reporters and said her son had phoned her during the traffic stop. The Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 1267, which will create a statewide office to investigate use-of-force incidents by July 2022, and Senate Bill 5259, which will create a statewide database of use-of-force incidents. 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