Daunte Wright

135 photos · 2021–2024

135 photographs tagged Daunte Wright, 2021–2024.

UMPD Officer Williams in a vehicle outside Brooklyn Center Police Department. — University of Minnesota Police Department Officer Williams is seen inside a vehicle outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department. This deployment occurred in April 2021 following protests and unrest after Daunte Wright, a Black man, was fatally shot by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop. The incident sparked widespread public outcry and demonstrations in the Minneapolis area.

Minnesota National Guard and police near Brooklyn Center Police Headquarters during protests after Daunte Wright's killing. — Members of the Minnesota National Guard arrived near the Brooklyn Center Police Headquarters on April 12, 2021. Their deployment followed protests that erupted after the killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer during a traffic stop. The presence of the National Guard was intended to support local law enforcement and restore order amidst the unrest.

Emergency vehicles on closed I-694 in Brooklyn Center during protests after Daunte Wright's killing. — Following the killing of Daunte Wright by Brooklyn Center police, the Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Interstate 694 in both directions. The closure, which affected exits into Brooklyn Center, occurred during protests that followed the incident. The image shows emergency vehicles and traffic cones on the wet highway at night, indicating the disruption to normal traffic flow.

Riot police outside Brooklyn Center Police Department amid smoke after Daunte Wright protests. — Riot police formed a line outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on April 11, 2021. The deployment followed the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by an officer during a traffic stop earlier that day. The incident sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb, leading to a significant law enforcement presence to manage the crowds and maintain order.

Police line outside Brooklyn Center Police Department as tear gas fills the street during a protest. — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by an officer during a traffic stop. The incident, which occurred on April 11, 2021, sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis area. Law enforcement responded with tear gas and other less-lethal measures to disperse the crowds.

Protester with a Justice 4 George sign faces police at Brooklyn Center Police Department, Minnesota. — Protesters gather outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, holding signs that read "Justice 4 George." The "Justice 4 George" slogan refers to George Floyd, a Black man who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020. The Brooklyn Center Police Department was the site of protests following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by an officer from that department in April 2021. The presence of riot gear-clad police officers indicates a tense confrontation during the protest.

Protester atop the Brooklyn Center Police Department sign during protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. — Protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department on the night of April 11, 2021. The gathering occurred shortly after Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb.

People gather around a chalk memorial for Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. — Community members gather in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to commemorate Daunte Wright following his death. The street is covered in chalk messages and a candle, serving as a makeshift memorial. Wright's death on April 11, 2021, during a traffic stop by a Brooklyn Center police officer, sparked protests and unrest in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. This event highlighted ongoing concerns about police brutality and racial injustice.

Police in riot gear beside vans in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, after the killing of Daunte Wright. — Police in riot gear arrived in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the death of Daunte Wright. Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb after Wright, a Black man, was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop. The incident occurred on April 11, 2021, and led to widespread demonstrations and unrest. The presence of heavily armored officers and tactical vehicles underscored the tense atmosphere in the community.

Riot police facing protesters in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the Daunte Wright shooting. — Protesters gathered in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a police officer on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The image shows a line of riot police facing a crowd of demonstrators, highlighting the tense confrontation that characterized the aftermath of the shooting. The events in Brooklyn Center became a focal point in the ongoing national conversation about police brutality and racial justice.

Protester with a jail support number sign in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, facing police in riot gear. — During protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the death of Daunte Wright in April 2021, a demonstrator holds a sign displaying a phone number for jail support. This number, likely for the National Lawyers Guild or a similar organization, was intended to provide legal assistance to those arrested during the demonstrations. The presence of law enforcement in riot gear underscores the tense atmosphere of the protests, which were a response to police violence and systemic issues.

Protesters on a Brooklyn Center police SUV during Daunte Wright protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. — Protesters stand on a Brooklyn Center Police Department vehicle following the death of Daunte Wright. Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by Officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked days of protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The "Black Lives Matter" banner on the police car reflects the broader movement against police brutality and racial injustice.

Protester confronting police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the Daunte Wright shooting. — A protester confronts a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the shooting death of Daunte Wright by an officer on April 11, 2021. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest in the Minneapolis suburb. The confrontation highlights the tension between law enforcement and community members during periods of heightened public scrutiny over police conduct. The presence of media and onlookers underscores the public nature of these events and the role of documentation in accountability.

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.

Brooklyn Center police in riot gear on a residential street after the killing of Daunte Wright. — Brooklyn Center Police officers, some in tactical gear, are positioned on a residential street following the killing of Daunte Wright. The incident occurred on April 11, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Wright's death during a traffic stop by police sparked protests and unrest in the area. The presence of heavily armed officers reflects the tense atmosphere and the response to public demonstrations that followed the event.

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