The car door remained open while Wright put his hands behind his back and the trainee officer attempted to put on handcuffs. 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. Since then, she has received emails accusing her of creating a fake campaign designed to steal money from people, she told Insider. "He was connected to people, people knowing him and being in that community and of course feeling outraged," she said. [128] Amanda Montgomery, Paul Engh and Earl Gray represented Potter. ", She went on to maintain that she was unsure why the officers escalated the situation and highlighted her son's fear of police. [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. Hundreds have attended the funeral of Daunte Wright including George Floyd's family. He had sisters and brothers that he loved so much," Katie Wright said. [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. Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, told ABC News that her son had called her during the traffic stop. Soon, she told a large crowd of reporters outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Chauvin is on trial, she called again this time the girl answered onvideo. Discovery Company. Daunte Wright's mother, . [24] Potter's supervisor arrived on the scene, and the officers ran Wright's name through a police database. 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. At the request of Potter's attorneys, Chu ruled on August 5 that cameras would not to be permitted in the courtroom. The 20-year-old needed to get . Daunte Wright's family has called for peaceful protests. I can't accept that. Facebook Daunte Wright. 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 . ", Next thing she recalled, "They hung up the phone. Ben Crump. 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. [16][32] She grabbed a piece of paper from the trainee with her right hand, then moved it to her left hand. The car sped off, traveling several blocks before crashing into another vehicle. Ryan Miller is a News NOW Reporter at USA TODAY, Daunte Wright: Mother speaks out at vigil, while protests continue. Potter is required to serve two-thirds of her two-year sentence in prison, or 16 months, according to state law. "[139] Potter, during her statement prior to the sentencing being read, apologized to Wright's family and to the community of Brooklyn Center, saying Wright "is not more than one thought away from my heart, and I have no right for that, for him to be in my heart. [136][138], Potter's sentencing hearing was held on February 18, 2022. 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. 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." but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say", "The Minnesota officer who killed Daunte Wright was charged with manslaughter", "Brooklyn Center police body camera footage captures fatal shooting of Daunte Wright", "No broadcast allowed of initial Potter hearing", "Police Release Bodycam Video of Daunte Wright Shooting", "The Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright Meant To Tase Him But Accidentally Fired Her Gun, Police Said", "Key Moments in the Kimberly Potter Trial Over Daunte Wright's Death", "Inside one major police department's effort to prevent Taser mistakes", "Prosecutor says Potter's gun weighed "more than twice as much" as Taser", "Daunte Wright shooting: Other officers have mistaken their guns for stun guns", "How Could an Officer Mistake a Gun for a Taser? [144], On April 12, 2021, Wright's family hired civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump. I heard the phone getting put down pretty hard," Katie Wright said on "GMA" during Tuesday's exclusive interview. [31], After several moments, Potter approached Wright and the trainee and unsnapped her handgun holster. She shuddered with grief, held by members of her family. According to Brooklyn Center Police Chief . "We liked to shoot Roman candles at each other. The trial for the police officer . Other speakers included Rev. A GoFundMe has been set up by his family . Officer Kim Potter, part of the Brooklyn Center Police negotiation team, in a photo taken on May 31, 2007. 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. . "[33][34][35] The supervisor released his hands from attempting to restrain Wright. The passengers in the other vehicle were not injured, according to Gannon. [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. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a police officer on April 11. 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." Now, they're speaking out on his behalf. We had our hearts pulled out of our chests. [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. Floyd had been murdered during an arrest by Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis police department on May 25, 2020. 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[127] Erin Eldridge, an assistant attorney general who also participated in the Chauvin trial, joined Frank. 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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 . Taser! Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much ", "They could have given him a ticket, given him a notice to show up. [157], Local officials in Minnesota called for measures to better distinguish Tasers and firearms, as part of comprehensive police reform. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. 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. Speaking . 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. [10] He worked in retail and fast-food jobs to support his almost-two-year-old son, and had enrolled in a vocational school. . [132][133], Opening statements in the trial began on December 8. "[99] Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota said on the morning of April 12, "A difficult night in Minnesota. The defense argued that Wright resisted arrest, which contributed to a "slip and capture" error. "He may not have been an angel," his grandmother said, "but he was our angel. CousinMario Greer said Wright's favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. 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. Sophia Ankel and Joshua Zitser. 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