Monday evening, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Wright died of a single gunshot wound to the chest. The finding was referred to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The officer is on administrative leave. Her name has not been released, but Gannon described her as a senior officer.
Gannon had left Monday s news conference after taking a few questions and returned after a request from the mayor, saying that had left because the BCA has control of the investigation and that he has limited information. Gannon said the decision to release body camera footage was his own.
The shooting happened during a traffic stop just before 2 p.m. Sunday near 63rd Avenue North and Orchard Avenue. Police say the officers determined the driver had an outstanding warrant, and the driver tried to get back in the vehicle while they were trying to make an arrest.
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