BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (WCCO) — A police officer in Brooklyn Center shot and killed a 20-year-old man who they say attempted to flee a traffic stop on Sunday.
According to a release by the Brooklyn Center Police Department, officers pulled over the man, identified as Daunte Wright, a Black man, for a traffic violation just before 2 p.m. Sunday. Officers found out that the driver had an outstanding warrant, and he attempted to flee the scene. An officer fired their gun and struck the driver. The driver was able to continue for several blocks before hitting another car.
The shooting sparked outrage and protests around the scene. Some protests turned violent as police cars were damaged.
After leaving the scene, protesters marched to the Brooklyn Center Police Department. The department gave a 10-minute warning and called it an "unlawful assembly" before firing tear gas and rubber bullets at the protesters.
UPDATE (10:49 p.m.): Reports of looting around Brooklyn Center businesses are coming in.
Brooklyn center Mn going crazy. #DaunteWright pic.twitter.com/ZGKaRjHr0I
— Jay Kofa (@jaykofa) April 12, 2021
Aftermath of some of the looting in #BrooklynCenter #Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/Tu6v1x1EFU
— Cat Hyde Кот Хайд (I'm just here for my ban)🖤🧡 (@KBoomhauer) April 12, 2021
UPDATE (10:58 p.m.): Metro Transit has suspended service to the Brooklyn Center Transit Center at the request of local authorities.
UPDATE (11:51 p.m.): The National Guard has arrived in Brooklyn Center
UPDATE (1:08 a.m.): A curfew has been placed on the city of Brooklyn Center until 6 a.m. Monday.
We are continuing to monitor the situation. As Mayor, I am imposing a curfew in the City Of Brooklyn Center. The curfew will be in place until 6am on Monday April 12, 2021. We want to make sure everyone is safe. Please be safe and please go home. pic.twitter.com/bJYGCE5GaW
— Mayor Mike Elliott (@mayor_elliott) April 12, 2021
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