Daunte Wright Memorial Candles in Brooklyn Center

Candles at the Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center on the anniversary of his death.
Candles at the Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center on the anniversary of his death.

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.

Photo taken in April 2021.

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