Daunte Wright Memorial Candles in Brooklyn Center

Candles illuminate the Daunte Wright Memorial in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 14, 2021, the one-year anniversary of his death. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was killed during a traffic stop by a police officer in Brooklyn Center. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis area. This memorial, marked by numerous candles and flowers, serves as a place of remembrance and a focal point for ongoing discussions about racial justice and police accountability.