Minnesota Police Shooting Archives

Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Black motorist

Apr 14, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

A Minnesota prosecutor says he will charge a white former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Wednesday that Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter.

Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun

Apr 12, 2021 1:38 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Police in a Minneapolis suburb where a Black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop say the officer who fired intended to use a Taser, not a handgun. Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting as “an accidental discharge.”