Protesters at Brooklyn Center Police Dept. after Daunte Wright shooting

Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department hold a "Silence is Violence" sign.
Protesters outside Brooklyn Center Police Department hold a "Silence is Violence" sign.

Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by officer Kim Potter on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The signs held by demonstrators, such as "Silence is Violence," reflect the broader movement against police brutality and racial injustice that gained national attention following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The Brooklyn Center Police Department serves a diverse community and has been the focal point of public scrutiny regarding its policing practices.

Photo taken in April 2021.

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