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The Killing of Daunte Wright: What to Know

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The Killing of Daunte Wright: What to Know

[Follow our live updates on the protests expected after the Daunte Wright shooting.] Hundreds of protesters flocked to the streets of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Sunday night after police fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man, during a traffic obstruction. The shooting brought more frustration and fear to the Twin Cities area, where the trial … Read more

Daunte Wright shooting: Minnesota officer shouted ‘Taser!’ but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say

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Daunte Wright shooting: Minnesota officer shouted 'Taser!' but fired a gun instead, fatally shooting a man at a traffic stop, police say

Daunte Wright was driving with his girlfriend on Sunday afternoon when he was stopped in the Minneapolis suburbs. Police previously said they tried to arrest the driver after learning that he had a pending arrest warrant during a traffic obstruction. The man got back in his vehicle and an officer shot him dead, police said. … Read more