April 22, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. EDT. [124] Prior to the start of the case, on November 2, Judge Chu ruled that defense attorneys will be allowed to introduce evidence of "slip and capture" errors, a kind of human error that occurs in times of high stress. [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. Now, they're speaking out on his behalf. Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Daunte Wright's parents, Aubrey and Katie speak to "Good Morning America," April 13, 2021. [153][152], Including Potter's killing of Wright, there had been 16 known cases when a police officer in the United States fired a pistol at someone but claimed to have intended to use a Taser instead. [60] In media interviews, Wright's family thanked people for protesting and advocating for justice and encouraged people to protest peacefully. 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 . "This officer has been on the force for 26 years. The suburb's police station was barricaded behind concrete barriers and tall metal fencing, watched over by . [14][15] Potter, a field training officer, was training a new officer at the time of the incident. I just shot him, she said in the video, adding, I grabbed the wrong f**king gun, and I shot him.. Daunte Wright is seen here in an undated file photo. Albrecht-Payton had suffered a broken jaw when Wright's vehicle crashed. 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. Taser! Family and friends, foreground, of Daunte Wright, 20, mourn Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. [122] Walz issued a Minnesota proclamation that declared a moment of silence to coincide with the 12 p.m. start of the funeral. 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. 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. It wouldn't happen in any other community. "But I don't know why and it should have never escalated the way it did. 2023 Cable News Network. According to a civil lawsuit filed Monday in Hennepin County, Chyna Whitaker says Wright's parents and attorney Ben . Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright, Daunte's parents, spoke to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America on Tuesday. "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. Daunte Wright's mother, . 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." BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. Daunte Wright was a family man, doting on his namesake 2-year-old son and always given to laughter. ", "They could have given him a ticket, given him a notice to show up. ", She added, "He liked sports, just kind of goofing around and he was very funny.". After a brief struggle with officers, Potter shot Wright in the chest once at close range. "[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 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. Wright Family A traffic stop quickly turned deadly Sunday when a white Minnesota police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black . Daunte Wright's parents have spoken out about their son's death, saying that they "can't accept" that his killing was "a mistake". "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. "[58] On April 13, Gannon announced his resignation, alongside that of Potter. [72], Attorney General Ellison's office took over the prosecution on May 21. [30][28][27], Police body camera footage showed Potter, her supervisor, and the trainee officer approaching the car. In the wake of Daunte Wright's tragic death during an interaction with Minnesota police officers, his parents, Aubrey and Katie Wright, are unhappy with the police chief's claim that the circumstances resulting in the 20-year-old's death were "accidental." "[84] Elliott said on April 12 that Potter should be fired. Daunte Wright holds his son, Daunte Jr, at his first birthday party. Wright's family believed that had the policy been in place when he was stopped by police, he would not have been killed. [65] According to The Independent, Potter fled her home for safety reasons after her address was leaked on social media. Gwen and I are praying for Daunte Wright's family as our state mourns another life of a Black man taken by law enforcement. But he was so much more, his mother stressed. The passengers in the other vehicle were not injured, according to Gannon. Courtesy Wright Family. [31][45][42] Potter was holding her gun for 5.5 seconds before discharging it. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. [16][27] The trainee officer approached the driver's side door and the supervisor approached the passenger's side door. [59][60] Potter was placed on administrative leave by the Brooklyn Center police pending further investigation. 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. [157], Local officials in Minnesota called for measures to better distinguish Tasers and firearms, as part of comprehensive police reform. [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. She also lead the crowd in a quiet moment in honor of Daunte. . The was the last time that I saw my son. 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 . [151] After discharging her gun, startled, she yelled, "Oh, shit, I shot him. Since then, she has received emails accusing her of creating a fake campaign designed to steal money from people, she told Insider. She said she had overheard what sounded like a scuffle and an officer saying, "Daunte, don't run" before the phone hung up, and that her son said he had been pulled over for having an air freshener hanging from his rear-view mirror. Daunte Wright's family mourns a young man killed by police. [121], Wright's funeral was held in Minneapolis on April 22, 2021. 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. Daunte Wright, 20, who was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center, Minn., police during a traffic stop Sunday. [129] On November 9, Chu reversed her earlier ruling to ensure "meaningful access" to the trial, as the courtroom was subject to attendance restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Senator Amy Klobuchar, and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar attended the service. ", I miss him so much already, and it's onlybeen a day, Katie Wright said at Monday's vigil. "It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their Taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet. [21] He opened the driver's side door and Wright stepped out of the car. In Brooklyn Center, the city council passed an ordinance in May 2021 named after Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler, another Black man who had been killed in an encounter with city police prior to Wright. Obama says he grieves with the family of Daunte Wright, makes call to 'reimagine policing and public safety' John L. Dorman 2021-04-13T15:04:52Z Taser! [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. [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. [126], The Minnesota Attorney General's office served as the prosecution with Matthew Frank, an assistant attorney general, as the lead prosecutor. 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. [127] Erin Eldridge, an assistant attorney general who also participated in the Chauvin trial, joined Frank. [76] The City of Brooklyn Center settled the lawsuit on June 21, 2022. The city agreed to pay $3.25 million to Wright's family, the third largest civil rights wrongful death settlement in Minnesota, and the largest outside of Minneapolis. 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. I can't accept that.". The defense argued that Wright resisted arrest, which contributed to a "slip and capture" error. He had sisters and brothers that he loved so much," Katie Wright said. [24][25][21][26], After pulling the vehicle over, the trainee officer approached Wright's vehicle. Wright's family settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the City of Brooklyn Center on June 21, 2022, for $3.25 million. 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. He planned to get his GED and workedto support his son, Daunte Jr. At the request of Potter's attorneys, Chu ruled on August 5 that cameras would not to be permitted in the courtroom. [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. [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. [120] People also placed memorials for Wright at the location he was shot and the location where he was pronounced dead. 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. "[104] Vice President Kamala Harris said "Daunte's family needs answers" on Twitter. Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. [85][86] Mayor Mike Elliott imposed a curfew until 6 a.m. the next morning and closed schools for the following day. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. [128] Amanda Montgomery, Paul Engh and Earl Gray represented Potter. "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. [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. Taser! Rupert conducted one of the corporate prayers during the vigil, where she called for peace as well comfort for the family of Daunte Wright. Nonetheless, the response amongst local citizens has been swift, with countless individuals taking to the street to mourn Daunte's loss and protest police brutality. 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. [97], Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said in a tweet the evening of April 11, "The officer shooting in Brooklyn Center today is tragic. [58] He said Potter intended to use a Taser on Wright, but pulled out and discharged her gun instead. Police said Monday that Wright had warrants out for his arrest and was stopped because he had expired plates. CousinMario Greer said Wright's favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. $303,114 of the programs' budget came from eliminating three police officer positions. Two days after the incident, Potter and Brooklyn Center police chief Tim Gannon resigned from their positions. Officers administered CPR, but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa). "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. [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. Justice would be restoring Daunte to life and making the Wright family whole again. "And we can't have these two Americas -- one where we treat Black Americans different from white Americans in policing.". She said her family bought Daunte the car two weeks ago. Family and friends remembered Mr. Wright for his bright smile and outgoing demeanor, and as a dedicated father to a toddler, Daunte Jr., who was almost 2. And for that I'll never be able to forgive you," addressing Potter. 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 was shot by officer Kimberly . As police attempted to take him into custody, Daunte Wright reentered the vehicle and one of the officers fired their weapon, striking him. 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. ", 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. [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. ", "The fact that this could happen even as the city of Minneapolis is going through the trial of Derek Chauvin and reliving the heart-wrenching murder of George Floyd indicates not just how important it is to conduct a full and transparent investigation, but also just how badly we need to reimagine policing and public safety in this country," the Obamas said. Her lawsuit said she experienced permanent physical injuries and psychological distress. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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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 . appreciated. [21][48], Wright drove off after being shot at close range. ", "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. Officers and medical personnel "attempted life-saving measures" on Daunte Wright but he died at the scene, Gannon said. Changes are expected to include training on police intervention, implicit bias, weapons confusion, de-escalation as well as how to handle situations arising during mental health crises, the attorneys explained. Floyd had been murdered during an arrest by Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis police department on May 25, 2020. That pain is shared by the community and all those involved in the incident. 22 Apr, 2021 11:16 PM 5 minutes to read. A day after Daunte Wright, 20, was shot dead during a Sunday afternoon traffic stop, family and friends remembered him as someone who enjoyed every joke, every laugh, every lively moment he created. And the loss of our co-worker Kimberly Potter is also terrible for what she's going through as well. That never happened. I can't accept thata mistake, that doesn't even sound right," he added. 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. Crump represented the family of Daunte Wright, who was killed by former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter after she unintentionally shot Wright on April 11, 2021, meaning to deploy her Taser. He was my baby. Daunte Wright, the oldest son of Katie and Arbuey, was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer after he was pulled over for expired tags and an air freshener hanging from his . 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