After two days of unrest and emotional statements about the horrific killing of Black man Daunte Wright, the Minneapolis police officer responsible for taking his life has resigned.
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Daunte Wright’s Cop Shooter Resigns
According to reports, the white cop who killed Wright has resigned 48 hours after the world took action with Black Lives Matter protests and awareness. The city’s police chief also resigned along with the cop.
The resignations from Officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon came two days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. Potter, a 26-year veteran, had been on administrative leave following Sunday’s shooting, which happened as the Minneapolis area was already on edge over the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd’s death. (AP News)
Minnesota Sports Teams Cancel Games
Yesterday, the biggest sports teams in Minneapolis acknowledged the hurt and pain of another police brutality case in the city. The teams issued statements on why it was vital to postpone Monday games.
The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild all postponed games on Monday following the police shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday night. “Yesterday’s tragic event, involving the life of Daunte Wright, once again leaves our community mourning,” the Timberwolves said in a statement. “After consultation with the League, and local and state officials, we believe postponing tonight’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets is the best decision … The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Daunte Wright. (ESPN)
50 Cent Upset Over Killing
This past weekend, rap star 50 Cent went to his Instagram page with a snapshot of Wright with a child. The caption read “DAUNTE WRIGHT. he was shot and killed by POLICE tonight in brooklyn center, MN. SAY HIS NAME!! he was 20 years old.”
“?♂️here we go again”
50’s post sparked more than 200,000 likes and a handful of celebrity reactions.
“Smh, I know that area very well most of the Liberians in Minneapolis live in that area” -Michael Blackson
“Wow ?” -Lil Mo
Daunte Wright’s Death
According to reports, Minneapolis police fatally shot Wright Sunday afternoon. The attack happened after an initial arrest attempt.
Police said officers in the city of Brooklyn Center pulled over a driver they’d determined had an outstanding warrant just before 2 p.m. Police said when they tried to arrest him, he got back in his vehicle and drove away. An officer fired at the vehicle, hitting the driver. Police said the vehicle traveled several blocks before hitting another one. No one in that second vehicle was hurt. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said officers were believed to be wearing activated body cameras at the time of the shooting. (CBS News)
