Brooklyn Center officer who shot Daunte Wright identified

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The Brooklyn Center police officer who shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop has been identified by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

Officer Kim Potter is a 26-year veteran of the Brooklyn Center Police Department. Potter is on administrative leave.

The Minnesota BCA did not release any more information about the officer per their policy during investigation.

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