'It's just been nonstop': Outpouring of donations for Brooklyn Center community "The word got out and people just started donating and it's just been nonstop," said Courtney Bell-Duncan with Brooklyn Center Middle and High School. Author: Heidi Wigdahl Updated: 10:26 PM CDT April 15, 2021 BROOKLYN CENTER, Minnesota — Since an officer shot and killed Daunte Wright, people have stepped up to support the community of Brooklyn Center and the surrounding area. From GoFundMe pages to donation drives, these efforts are still underway. Wednesday afternoon, a line was out the door at the Blue Barn at Brooklyn Center Middle and High School. As of Wednesday, more than 2,000 people had stopped by to pick up donations.