Historical Events tagged with "kimberly potter"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Daunte Wright Shot by Officer in Brooklyn Center

April 11th, 2021 4 years ago

During a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, twenty-year-old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by officer Kimberly Potter. The incident occurred when Potter allegedly confused her firearm for her taser, leading to public outcry and protests in the city, highlighting ongoing issues of police conduct and racial justice.

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