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Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

December 2021 — Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square in December 2021.

Protest for Daunte Wright Sentencing at Hennepin County Courthouse

Protest for Daunte Wright Sentencing at Hennepin County Courthouse

February 2022 — 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. Signs displayed at the protest included portraits of Daunte Wright and Nina Simone, alongside messages demanding accountability and an end to police violence.

Daunte Wright’s family speaks outside Hennepin County Courthouse

Daunte Wright’s family speaks outside Hennepin County Courthouse

February 2022 — Daunte Wright's mother, Katie Wright, speaks to the press outside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis on December 23, 2021. The courthouse is the primary judicial center for Hennepin County, and the surrounding area has been a site of public gatherings and protests. 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 Family at Hennepin County Courthouse Sentencing

Daunte Wright Family at Hennepin County Courthouse Sentencing

February 2022 — 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.” The Hennepin County Government Center, which houses the courthouse, serves as the primary judicial center for the county, a key governmental structure in the region.

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

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

February 2022 — 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. The memorial, consisting of flowers, artwork, and signs, serves as a place of remembrance and a focal point for discussions on police brutality and racial justice. This photograph was taken on the day former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter was sentenced for her role in Wright's death, highlighting the ongoing impact of the event.

Minneapolis Protest for Daunte Wright at Judge Chu’s Residence

Minneapolis Protest for Daunte Wright at Judge Chu’s Residence

February 2022 — 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.“ This event underscores the community's ongoing demand for accountability and justice in cases of police brutality.

Chicago Protestor Holds Daunte Wright Sign

Chicago Protestor Holds Daunte Wright Sign

February 2022 — A protestor in Chicago holds a sign during a march and car caravan protesting the killing of Daunte Wright by police in Minnesota. The sign, which also features "Chicago Est. 1837," reflects local solidarity with Wright's family and anger over perceived injustices. The protest occurred in the context of the trial of officer Kim Potter, who was convicted in Wright's death.

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis

August 2024 — Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square in August 2024. Wright was killed by Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in April 2021. Potter was found guilty of 1st and 2nd degree manslaughter and sentenced to 2 years in prison in December 2021.

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