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A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the city’s police chief – moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.
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The second night of demonstrations comes after Gannon said he believes the killing of Wright was an accidental discharge by the officer involved. As the number of voices facing big-tech censorship continues to grow, please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to stay up-to-date with the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.
Wright was pulled over for a traffic stop, then allegedly tried to flee. Officer Potter, a 26-year veteran, pulled her gun out during the incident but meant to use her taser. It is my belief that the officer had the intention to deploy their taser but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet, said Chief Gannon.
A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb and the city s chief of police resigned Tuesday.