The police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb apparently intended to fire a Taser, not a handgun, as the man struggled with police, the city s police chief said Monday, as police clashed with protesters for the second night in a row.
GRAPHIC: Minnesota cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motoristâs death
Mayor: Chief, officer resign after fatal Daunte Wright shooting By MOHAMED IBRAHIM and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | April 13, 2021 at 6:01 AM CDT - Updated April 13 at 3:54 PM
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (AP) â A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the cityâs police chief â 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 resignations from Officer Kim Potter and Police Chief Tim Gannon came two days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. Potter, a 26-year veteran, had been on administrative leave following Sundayâs shooting, which happened as the Minneapolis area was already on edge over the trial of the first of four police officers in Geo
Cop, police chief resign 2 days after Black motorist’s death
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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, moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.
Officer
Tim Gannon both resigned two days after the death of 20-year-old
Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. Potter, a 26-year veteran, had been on administrative leave following Sunday’s shooting, which happened as the Minneapolis area was already on edge over the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd’s death.
Cop who killed Daunte Wright, Minnesota police chief resign
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A demonstrator heckles authorities who advanced into a gas station after issuing orders for crowds to disperse during a protest against the police shooting of Daunte Wright, late Monday, April 12, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)AP
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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, moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.