Killing Of Daunte Wright: Day 2

Day 2 of protests that followed the killing of Daunte Wright.

April 12, 2021 · Brooklyn Center, MN

On April 11, 2021, Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. Potter later said she intended to draw her Taser but fired her handgun instead. Wright died at the scene.

Within hours, protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on 69th Avenue North. Law enforcement deployed riot gear, tear gas, and less-lethal munitions to disperse the crowds. The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Interstate 694 in both directions near Brooklyn Center as the unrest spread. The Minnesota National Guard was mobilized and arrived near the police headquarters that night to support local officers.

The killing came during the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, which was underway at the Hennepin County Government Center roughly ten miles away. Kim Potter was charged with first and second-degree manslaughter and was convicted in December 2021.

National Guard vehicles on Earle Brown Drive in Brooklyn Center at night.View full post: National Guard vehicles on Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center
April 12, 2021 — National Guard vehicles are staged on Earle Brown Drive in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, during a period of unrest following the death of Daunte Wright. The presence of military vehicles underscores the significant response to protests that occurred in the Minneapolis area. Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, became a focal point for demonstrations and police activity in April 2021.
Protester in tear gas outside Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police use tear gas on protesters
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 11, 2021, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by an officer earlier that day. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. Law enforcement responded with tear gas and other crowd control measures as demonstrators voiced their anger and grief over Wright's death and broader issues of police violence.
Fireworks over the Brooklyn Center Police Department during a protest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Department protest with fireworks
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 11, 2021, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer the previous day. The event marked the one-year anniversary of Wright's death, which had sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis area. Fireworks were set off during the gathering, illuminating the night sky above the police station.
Protest sign outside Brooklyn Center Police Department in Minnesota at night.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Dept. Protest Sign: “The Police Are State Terrorists”
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. The sign visible reads, "The Police Are State Terrorists," reflecting the anger and distrust directed at law enforcement during the protests. The Brooklyn Center Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The events of April 2021 marked a significant period of unrest and calls for police reform in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Protesters with umbrellas outside Brooklyn Center Police Department amid smoke at night.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Department Protest with Umbrellas
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The image shows individuals holding umbrellas amidst a smoky atmosphere, with police presence visible in the background behind a fence. The event highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding police conduct and racial justice in the United States.
Protesters amid tear gas in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, after the police shooting of Daunte Wright.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered in front of the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 12, 2021. The protest was in response to the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer earlier that day. Law enforcement deployed tear gas and less-lethal munitions to disperse the crowd. The incident sparked further unrest and demonstrations in the Minneapolis area, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding police violence and accountability.
Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department after the Daunte Wright shooting.View full post: Protest at Brooklyn Center Police Dept. after Daunte Wright shooting
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed by a police officer during a traffic stop on April 11, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis metropolitan area, drawing national attention to issues of police brutality and racial injustice. The gathering at the police department reflects the community's response to the event and its demand for accountability.
Protesters and police outside Brooklyn Center Police Department after the Daunte Wright shooting.View full post: Protesters Gather at Brooklyn Center Police Department After Daunte Wright Shooting
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 11, 2021, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by an officer the previous day. The incident, which occurred during a traffic stop, ignited widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The Brooklyn Center Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Minnesota State Patrol officers face protesters near Brooklyn Center Police Department after Daunte Wright shooting.View full post: Minnesota State Patrol near Brooklyn Center Police Dept after Daunte Wright shooting
April 12, 2021 — Minnesota State Patrol officers stand in formation near the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 12, 2021. The deployment followed the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a Brooklyn Center police officer during a traffic stop the previous day. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the community, leading to a significant law enforcement presence.
Minnesota State Patrol officers mass on a residential street in Brooklyn Center after Daunte Wright's killing.View full post: Minnesota State Patrol Mobilized in Brooklyn Center
April 12, 2021 — Minnesota State Patrol officers are mobilized in Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer on April 11, 2021. The mobilization occurred as protesters gathered near the Brooklyn Center Police Department. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The presence of state patrol and other law enforcement agencies was a response to the escalating public reaction and demonstrations.
State troopers in riot gear outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: State Troopers Mobilize in Brooklyn Center, MN
April 12, 2021 — State Troopers and other law enforcement officers are mobilized in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a Brooklyn Center Police officer on April 11, 2021. The mobilization occurred as protests erupted in the area, with officers tasked with clearing demonstrators from the vicinity of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This event marked a significant moment of unrest in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, drawing national attention to issues of police violence and racial justice.
Police and protesters separated by a fence at Brooklyn Center Police Department, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Face Protesters Through Fence
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gather behind a chain-link fence, facing law enforcement officers in riot gear outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The protests erupted following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer on April 11, 2021. The image captures the tense standoff between demonstrators demanding justice and police maintaining a perimeter. Signs visible in the crowd express sentiments such as "You can't reform this," reflecting the deep-seated anger and distrust that fueled the unrest.
Mourners gather at the Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Daunte Wright Memorial Growing in Brooklyn Center
April 12, 2021 — A memorial grows at the site where Daunte Wright was killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 11, 2021. The memorial, which includes numerous candles, flowers, and balloons, serves as a gathering place for mourners and activists. Wright's death sparked protests and vigils throughout the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, highlighting ongoing concerns about police violence and racial injustice.
Crowd at the Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Protest at Daunte Wright memorial, Brooklyn Center, MN
April 12, 2021 — A crowd gathers in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, at the site where Daunte Wright was killed by police officer Kim Potter on April 11, 2021. The protest occurred in the days following Wright's death, as news of the incident and Potter's upcoming trial on November 30, 2021, spread. Wright's killing, which occurred during a traffic stop, ignited widespread protests against police violence and racial injustice in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and beyond.
Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department after the killing of Daunte Wright, Minnesota.View full post: Protestors outside Brooklyn Center Police Department for Daunte Wright
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and calls for justice, drawing national attention to issues of police brutality and accountability. Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was later indicted and faced trial for her role in the shooting, which occurred during a traffic stop.
Protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, hold signs including "Why Did Daunte Die?" after Daunte Wright's killing.View full post: Brooklyn Center Protest: “Why Did Daunte Die?” Sign
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the killing of Daunte Wright. The crowd held signs demanding justice and accountability, with one prominent sign asking, "Why Did Daunte Die?" The residential apartments visible across the street from the police department underscore the proximity of the community to the site of the incident. These protests, part of a broader movement against police violence, occurred in the wake of Wright's death during a traffic stop on April 11, 2021.
Man speaks with Minnesota State Patrol officers outside Brooklyn Center Police Department.View full post: Brooklyn Center: Man speaks with State Patrol after Daunte Wright killing
April 12, 2021 — A man speaks with Minnesota State Patrol officers outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 12, 2021. The previous evening, Daunte Wright, a Black man, was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop. His death sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. State Patrol officers, identifiable by their riot gear and "State Trooper" patches, were deployed to maintain order amidst the ongoing public reaction to Wright's killing.
Protester atop an SUV at a Daunte Wright protest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Protest for Daunte Wright, April 2021
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in April 2021 following the killing of Daunte Wright. The event led to widespread protests and calls for justice, highlighting ongoing concerns about police violence. Former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was later indicted and faced trial for her role in the incident, which occurred on April 11, 2021.
Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department after Daunte Wright's killing, with Black Lives Matter signs.View full post: Protest at Brooklyn Center PD after Daunte Wright killing
April 12, 2021 — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 11th, 2021, following the killing of Daunte Wright. The event was part of a larger wave of protests against police violence that occurred across the United States. Demonstrators held signs with messages such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Why Did Daunte Die?" The protest highlighted ongoing concerns about racial injustice and police accountability.
National Guard soldiers behind fencing at Brooklyn Center Police Department, Minnesota.View full post: Brooklyn Center Police Station Guarded After Daunte Wright Killing
April 12, 2021 — National Guard soldiers stand in formation outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 12, 2021. The previous day, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed during a traffic stop by Officer Kim Potter, who was a veteran of the force. Wright's death sparked protests and unrest in Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis. The police station was fortified with fencing and barricades in anticipation of further demonstrations.
National Guard vehicle on Lake Street in Minneapolis beside boarded storefronts.View full post: National Guard vehicle on Lake Street, Minneapolis
April 12, 2021 — A Minnesota National Guard vehicle is parked on Lake Street in Minneapolis following the killing of Daunte Wright by police in nearby Brooklyn Center. The presence of military vehicles on city streets was a response to unrest and protests that occurred in the days following Wright's death, which echoed the larger demonstrations that took place in the city after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Businesses along Lake Street had boarded up their windows and storefronts in anticipation of potential damage, a common sight during periods of civil unrest in the city.
Worker moving plywood outside Calhoun Beach Framing in Minneapolis.View full post: Minneapolis: Calhoun Beach Framing boards up during unrest
April 12, 2021 — During the period of civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd and the police killing of Daunte Wright, businesses in Minneapolis took protective measures. Calhoun Beach Framing, a custom picture framing shop and art gallery located at 1517 West Lake Street, is shown here as plywood boards are prepared for installation. This proactive step was common for businesses in the Uptown Minneapolis area and across the city during the spring and summer of 2021, as well as in the aftermath of the 2020 protests.

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