Police Shooting
Daunte Wright's Mom Says He Asked Police, 'Am I in Trouble?'
"That was the last time that I've seen my son, that's the last time that I've heard from my son, and I've had no explanation since then," Katie Wright said during a press conference.
Kim Potter, Brooklyn Center Officer, Resigns After Daunte Wright Shooting
The veteran officer resigned a day after she was identified as the officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright on Sunday.
Daunte Wright's Dad 'Can't Accept' Claim Kim Potter Shot Son by Mistake
"I lost my son, he's never coming back," Aubrey Wright said after his 20-year-old son was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Minnesota.
Questions Arise About How Daunte Wright Shooter Could Confuse Gun For Taser
Kim Potter was identified as the officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
Daunte Wright's Brother Doesn't Believe Police Killing Was an Accident
"For them to call it an accident or a mistake, to be honest, it's just straight bullsh*t," Dallas Wright said about the fatal police shooting of his brother Daunte Wright.
Fox News Host Reads Daunte Wright's Past Charges, Shows Sympathy for Cop
The host's comments came after noting the emotions of the police officers who recounted Wright's accidental killing during a Monday morning press conference.
Gov. Walz Enacts Curfew for Minneapolis, St. Paul After Daunte Wright Death
The governor's curfew will apply to Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka Counties and be in effect between 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m.
Minnesota Twins Cancel Red Sox Game 'Out of Respect' for Daunte Wright
"The decision was made by the Minnesota Twins after consultation with Major League Baseball and local and state officials," the team said.
Officer in Daunte Wright Shooting Should Be Relieved of Duty: Mayor
"We cannot afford to make mistakes that lead to the loss of life of other people and in our profession," Elliott said during a press conference. "And so I do fully support releasing the officer of her duties."
Daunte Wright Shooting Footage Prompts Question of Why Officer Wasn't Fired
After watching body camera videos, attendees at a Brooklyn Center Police conference can be heard asking the department's chief, "Oh my God, you're telling me that wasn't enough to terminate this officer?"
Brooklyn Center Mayor Says Biden Offered Support After Daunte Wright Death
Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz has also spoken with him to offer his support in the wake of the police shooting that occurred Sunday.
Brooklyn Center Schools Go Remote Amid Unrest Over Daunte Wright Shooting
""This decision is being made out of an abundance of caution following the officer-involved shooting that took place in Brooklyn Center earlier today and not knowing what will unfold overnight in our community." Brooklyn Center Community Schools wrote in a statement on Sunday.
Daunte Wright's Girlfriend Was With Him When He Was Shot, His Mother Says
Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center after police fatally shot the 20-year-old.
Calls Mount For Daunte Wright Bodycam Footage to Be Released
The police shooting of Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, has set off protests in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
Daunte Wright Fatally Shot By Brooklyn Center Police During Traffic Stop
Protests erupted in the Minneapolis suburb after 20-year-old Wright was shot dead during a traffic stop on April 11.
Colorado Sheriff Releases Video of Suspect Firing AK-47 at Deputies
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock released a clip from an officer-involved shooting that took place over the weekend south of Denver. The full video will not be released out of respect for the suspect's family.
16-Year-Old Shot and Killed By Police While Driving Stolen Car in Hawaii
According to Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard the incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. local time on Monday when officers within the confines of the department's seventh district, located a white Honda Civic that was reported stolen from Kailua on Saturday.
Chicago Police Shoot and Kill 13-Year-Old, Family Demands Justice
According to a press release issued by the Chicago Police Department, the incident occurred on Monday, at approximately 2:36 a.m. local time when officers responded to a "ShotSpotter alert of multiple shots fired in the 2300 block of S. Sawyer."
Xzavier Hill Shooting by Virginia Police Ruled Justified by Grand Jury
"We unanimously find there is no probable cause to believe the Troopers committed any criminal offense in the shooting of Xzavier Deyonte Hill on January 9, 2021," a Virginia grand jury concluded on Friday.
Bernice King Condemns Decision Not To Charge Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake
"How does shooting a human being in the back up close 7 times not warrant charges?" King wrote on Twitter.
Ohio Officer Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Black Man Did Not Activate Bodycam
The 47-year-old Black man was unarmed when he was shot and killed by a police officer who had not activated his body-worn camera.
OKC Black Man Shot and Killed by Police, Sparking Immediate Protests
In an email sent to Newsweek, the Oklahoma City Police Department confirmed the man's death but did not release his name or identified the officers involved in the shooting.
Black Man Shot Multiple Times by Police Was Carrying Sandwich Not Gun
The family also said that Goodson's grandmother and two toddlers who were not his own children witnessed the shooting.
Kevin Peterson Jr.: BLM Protests As Man Gunned Down by Police in Vancouver
Kevin Peterson Jr., 21, was left lying on the ground for eleven hours in a U.S. Bank parking lot after the fatal shooting in Vancouver, according to his family and a witness.
Walter Wallace Jr.'s Mom Says She Pleaded With Officers Not to Shoot
Philadelphia Police shot and killed the 27-year-old Black man in the street, sparking numerous protests.
Who Was Walter Wallace Jr.? Fatal Police Shooting of Man Sparks Protests
The 27-year-old Black man was fatally shot by police in Philadelphia on Monday. His father said he struggled with mental health issues and was on medication.
Wauwatosa Mayor Says Firing of Officer Who Shot Teen Not His Decision
Mayor Dennis McBride said the decision about Officer Joseph Mensah's continued employment was "not in the hands" of his office.
28 Arrested in Wauwatosa in 3rd Night of Protests Over Black Teen's Death
Protests initially erupted in the Milwaukee suburb on Wednesday after the local district attorney declined to file charges against an officer in the fatal shooting of teenager Alvin Cole.
Officer Involved in Alvin Cole Shooting Should Be Fired: Investigator
Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah has fatally shot three people in five years, but has not faced charges in any of the shootings.
Family of Georgia Teen Shot to Death by Police Demand Body Cam Footage
Following a medical examiner's report ruling Vincent Truitt death a homicide, the family are renewing their calls for the bodycam footage to be released.