Minnesota police shooting of Daunte Wright: what we know so far
by Jessica Glenza from on (#5GFSA)
Wright was shot and killed by police after he was pulled over for a traffic violation in Brooklyn Center, near Minneapolis
Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on Sunday. Protests broke out in the suburb of Minneapolis, where one of the most-watched police trials in recent memory is playing out.
Police on Monday said the shooting appeared to be an accidental discharge" and the officer had intended to use a Taser, but mistakenly drew a handgun.
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