Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
August 2024
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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.
Chicago Protestor Holds Daunte Wright Sign
February 2022
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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.
Minneapolis Protest for Daunte Wright at Judge Chu’s Residence
February 2022
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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.
Daunte Wright Memorial at 63rd Ave and Dante Dr, Brooklyn Center
February 2022
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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.
Daunte Wright Family at Hennepin County Courthouse Sentencing
February 2022
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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’s family speaks outside Hennepin County Courthouse
February 2022
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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.
Protest for Daunte Wright Sentencing at Hennepin County Courthouse
February 2022
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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.
Protestors outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Daunte Wright family outside Hennepin County Government Center after Potter verdict
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Courteney Ross reacts to Kim Potter guilty verdict outside Hennepin County Courthouse
December 2021
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George Floyd's girlfriend Courteney Ross reacts along with activists outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
Deborah Watts outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict
December 2021
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Emmett Till's cousin Deborah Watts outside the courthouse as the jury finds former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty on all counts of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright.
Protester outside Hennepin County Courthouse after Kim Potter verdict
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Reaction outside Hennepin County Government Center after Kim Potter verdict
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Protestors and media outside Hennepin County Government Center for Kim Potter verdict
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Protestors outside Hennepin County Government Center during Kim Potter trial
December 2021
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Reaction outside the courthouse where former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter was found guilty on all manslaughter charges in the April 11, 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Daunte Wright Protest at Hennepin County Government Center
December 2021
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Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.
Protesters at Hennepin County Government Center for Kim Potter Trial
December 2021
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Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.
Minneapolis: “Guilty” message in snow outside Hennepin County Courthouse
December 2021
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Protesters, activists and members of the Wright family gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center as the interior lights shut off for the third night in a row without a verdict. The sequestered jurors have now been deliberating in the Potter case for 24 hours.
Justice for Daunte Wright signs at Hennepin County Government Center
December 2021
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Justice for Daunte Wright signs outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is being tried for her involvement in his killing.
CourtTV Vans Outside Hennepin County Government Center, Minneapolis
December 2021
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CourtTV vans outside the Hennepin County Government Center where Kim Potter is on trial for her involvement in the killing of Daunte Wright.
Minneapolis: Protest Sign Outside Hennepin County Courthouse During Kim Potter Trial
December 2021
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Outside the courthouse while the jury deliberates in the Kim Potter trial.
Sign reading “Where there is no accountability there will be no responsibility. Convict Potter”.
Little Trees Air Fresheners at Daunte Wright Memorial, Brooklyn Center
December 2021
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Air freshners hanging at the Daunte Wright Memorial in Brooklyn Center. They signify the item that it's been said he was pulled over for.
Daunte Wright Memorial at 63rd Ave N & “Daunte Dr.”, Brooklyn Center, MN
December 2021
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The Daunte Wright memorial in Brooklyn Center.
Minneapolis Protest: Kim Potter Trial Sign ‘1 Down 3 to Go’
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Protest at Hennepin County Government Center for Daunte Wright
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Daunte Wright Protest March Downtown Minneapolis Nov 17 2021
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for Daunte Wright Sign on Truck
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Minneapolis Protest: Justice for Daunte Wright Sign
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Courteney Ross and Toshira Garraway at Daunte Wright protest, Minneapolis
December 2021
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Protesters march through downtown Minneapolis as the first day of the Kim Potter manslaughter trial ends. Potter is on trial for the April 11, 2021 shooting death of 20-year old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
Candles at Hennepin County Government Center for Daunte Wright Trial
December 2021
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Candles in a shape of a heart outside the courthouse where jury selection has begun in the Kim Potter trial. Potter is charged in the April 2021 shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Kim Potter Trial Protest Signs at Hennepin County Government Center
November 2021
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As the 1st juror is selected on day one of the Potter trial, a small group of community activists and protesters are outside the Hennepin County Government Center with large air fresheners in the grass. A prosecutor previously said officers noticed an air freshener hanging from mirror.
Daunte Wright Memorial at George Floyd Square, Minneapolis
April 2021
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A Daunte Wright memorial at George Floyd Square. Daunte Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police on April 11th, 2021.
Protester holds sign for murder charges against Kim Potter in Brooklyn Center
April 2021
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A protester holds up a sign outside the Hennepin County Government Center asking for murder charges against Kim Potter.
Protesters with umbrellas outside Brooklyn Center Police Department
April 2021
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Protesters with umbrellas outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
Protesters at Brooklyn Center Police Dept. after Daunte Wright shooting
April 2021
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Protesters hold up signs outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department after officer Kim Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright.
Brooklyn Center Protest: Sign Demands Defund, Disband Police
April 2021
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A woman holds up a sign that reads "Defund Disband No More Cops" outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
Champlin Police Officer at Kim Potter’s Home, Daunte Wright Chalk Art
April 2021
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A Champlin police officer reads Daunte Wright chalk outside the home of the officer who shot and killed Wright on April 11th in Brooklyn Center.
Brooklyn Center Police Department Graffiti and Protest
April 2021
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Protesters and police at the Brooklyn Center Police Department after Daunte Wright is shot and killed n April 11th, 2021.
Brooklyn Center Police Station Guarded After Daunte Wright Killing
April 2021
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Police Officers stand guard outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department the evening after Daunte Wright was killed by Officer Kim Potter.
Brooklyn Center: Protesters face riot police after Daunte Wright shooting
April 2021
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The community gathering in Brooklyn Center after the Brooklyn Center Police shot and killed Daunte Wright.
Protesters on Brooklyn Center Police Car, Daunte Wright Protest
April 2021
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Protesters arrive to the scene of the death of Daunte Wright. Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter hours earlier.
Brooklyn Center Police confront protester after Daunte Wright killing
April 2021
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A protester speaks with the Brooklyn Center Police shortly after Daunte Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter.