Brooklyn Center Police

135 photos · 2021–2024

135 photographs tagged Brooklyn Center Police, 2021–2024.

Kim Potter verdict watch outside courthouse
Protestors and media gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis following the verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright. The government center serves as the courthouse for Hennepin County, the most populous county in Minnesota.

Protestors and media outside Hennepin County Government Center for Kim Potter verdict

Kim Potter trial verdict reaction after verdict
Protesters react outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis following the verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all charges of manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. The Hennepin County Government Center serves as the courthouse for Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is a central location for legal proceedings in the region. The verdict's announcement prompted immediate public response, reflecting the deep community engagement with issues of police conduct and accountability.

Reaction outside Hennepin County Government Center after Kim Potter verdict

Man reacts to Kim Potter trial verdict
Protesters gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis following the verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all charges of manslaughter in connection with the April 11, 2021, shooting death of Daunte Wright. The courthouse, officially known as the Hennepin County Government Center, serves as the administrative center for Hennepin County and houses its court system. The verdict and subsequent protests highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding police conduct and racial justice in the United States.

Protester outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict

Debroah Watts after Kim Potter verdict
Deborah Watts, cousin of Emmett Till, stands outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. The courthouse was the site where the jury delivered its verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man whose killing sparked protests in the Minneapolis area. The verdict was delivered on December 23, 2021, following a trial that garnered national attention.

Deborah Watts outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict

Courteney Ross reacts to Kim Potter trial verdict
Courteney Ross, the girlfriend of George Floyd, reacts outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis following the guilty verdict of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, who was killed during a traffic stop in April 2021. The verdict was delivered on December 23, 2021, sparking a range of reactions from activists and community members gathered near the courthouse.

Courteney Ross reacts to Kim Potter guilty verdict outside Hennepin County Courthouse

Daunte Wright family after Kim Potter verdict
Family members and supporters gather outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis following the verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all charges of manslaughter for the April 11, 2021, shooting death of Daunte Wright. The courthouse serves as a central location for legal proceedings in the county, and its steps have become a focal point for public reaction to significant legal decisions.

Daunte Wright family outside Hennepin County Government Center after Potter verdict

Fists in the air after Kim Potter verdict
Protestors gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis following the verdict in the trial of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. Potter was found guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright on April 11, 2021. The courthouse, officially known as the Hennepin County Government Center, serves as the seat of county government and a primary judicial center for the region. The verdict and subsequent protests highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding police conduct and racial justice in the Twin Cities.

Protestors outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict

Daunte Wright Memorial after Kim Potter verdict
The Daunte Wright Memorial stands at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, a site that became a focal point for protests following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. The memorial, seen here in December 2021, includes handmade signs bearing Wright's name and messages of remembrance, alongside artificial flowers and candles. This location, formerly the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, was occupied by protesters for an extended period, transforming it into a space for community gathering and activism. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing calls for racial justice and police accountability in the United States.

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Protester holding a Daunte Wright sign in Chicago during a march.
A protestor in Chicago holds a sign during a march and car caravan protesting the killing of Daunte Wright by police in Brooklyn Center. The protester was stopped outside the buidling that was home to the judge in the Kim Potter trial. The protest occured during the sentencing of officer Kim Potter, who was convicted in Wright's death.

Protestor Holds Daunte Wright Sign in Minneapolis

Protesters with Daunte Wright signs outside Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis.
Protestors gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis on December 23, 2021, to advocate for justice in the sentencing of former police officer Kim Potter. Potter was convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black man, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, in April 2021. The protest, held on the day of Potter's sentencing, underscored ongoing concerns about police brutality and racial injustice within the American justice system.

Protest for Daunte Wright Sentencing at Hennepin County Courthouse

Katie Wright speaks to reporters outside Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis.
Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, speaks to the press outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis on December 23, 2021. This event occurred shortly after former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced for the killing of Daunte Wright in April 2021.

Daunte Wright’s family speaks outside Hennepin County Courthouse

Daunte Wright supporters outside Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis after Kim Potter's sentencing.
Daunte Wright's family and supporters gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis following the sentencing of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter. Potter was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the 2021 shooting death of Wright. The family expressed outrage at the sentence, with one member stating, “she’s gonna do a year and a half,” and calling the outcome “the epitome of corruption, the epitome of disrespect.”

Daunte Wright Family at Hennepin County Courthouse Sentencing

Daunte Wright memorial at 63rd Avenue and Dante Drive in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
The Daunte Wright Memorial is located at the intersection of 63rd Avenue and Dante Drive in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, the site where Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a police officer on April 11, 2021.

Daunte Wright Memorial at 63rd Ave and Dante Dr, Brooklyn Center

Protester with a megaphone at a fence in Minneapolis during a Daunte Wright protest.
In Minneapolis, a protest was organized in response to the killing of Daunte Wright by police officer Kim Potter in April 2021. Approximately one hundred marchers participated in a car caravan that proceeded to a location believed to be Judge Chu's residence. Chants expressed frustration with the legal proceedings, with participants stating, "They can do whatever the fuck they wanna do for Kim Potter. We the people are gonna be out here for Daunte Wright. We the people are gonna be fighting alongside Daunte Wright’s family.“

Minneapolis Protest for Daunte Wright at Judge Chu’s Residence

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square August 2024
The Daunte Wright Memorial is located at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This memorial honors Daunte Wright, who was killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer in April 2021.

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

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