Brooklyn Center Police confront protester after Daunte Wright killing

Brooklyn Center police confront a protester in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, after the killing of Daunte Wright.
Brooklyn Center police confront a protester in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, after the killing of Daunte Wright.

Brooklyn Center Police officers in riot gear confront a protester on April 11, 2021, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by Officer Kim Potter. The incident occurred in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Wright's death sparked days of protests and unrest, drawing national attention to issues of police brutality and racial injustice. The confrontation highlights the tense atmosphere between law enforcement and community members during the protests.

Photo taken in April 2021.

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