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5. The driver tried to get back in the vehicle ... an officer then shot the driver
Sun Apr 11, 2021, 11:26 PM
Apr 2021

KSTP-ABC affiliate

https://kstp.com/minnesota-news/brooklyn-center-police-fatally-shoot-driver-during-traffic-stop-april-11-2021/6072013/

According to the Brooklyn Center Police Department, officers pulled a car over for a traffic violation just before 2 p.m. near 63rd Avenue North and Orchard Avenue in Brooklyn Center.

Police say the officers determined the driver had an outstanding warrant, and the driver tried to get back in the vehicle while they were trying to make an arrest.

At that point, an officer then shot the driver, and the car kept driving for several blocks before crashing into another vehicle.

The mother told reporters she was on the phone with her son in the moments before he was shot.

"I heard scuffling, and I heard the police officers say, 'Daunte, don't run,' and then the other officer said, 'Put the phone down' and hung it up," Katie Wright said. "And a minute later, I called and his girlfriend answered — that was the passenger — and said that he'd been shot, and she put it on the driver's side and my son was laying there lifeless."





Shots fired at Brooklyn Park Police Department; no injuries reported (just after 8pm), KSTP ABC Affiliate April 11, 2021
https://kstp.com/minnesota-news/shots-fired-at-brooklyn-park-police-department/6072169/?cat=12196
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says someone shot at the department Sunday night, shattering the glass doors to the lobby.

According to the department, the incident happened just after 8 p.m. It's unclear how many rounds were fired.



9:58 p.m.: Law enforcement begin to use tear gas and flash bangs in an effort to disperse the crowd. progree Apr 2021 #1
Here is the tweet. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #3
God fucking dammit Blue Owl Apr 2021 #2
I wonder if some police are not hell bent on starting a race war here in the good ol USA ? magicarpet Apr 2021 #4
they already started... stillcool Apr 2021 #8
The driver tried to get back in the vehicle ... an officer then shot the driver progree Apr 2021 #5
Post removed Post removed Apr 2021 #6
This "fucking pale-faced Swede(s) and Norwegian asshole" has been on the front lines... pazzyanne Apr 2021 #12
Broad brush? Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2021 #13
Kickin' with disgust! Faux pas Apr 2021 #7
can not imagine the depth of emotion... stillcool Apr 2021 #9
Just home from protest at Brooklyn Center PD KatK Apr 2021 #10
Just before 11 p.m. ... stores being damaged and some looting underway progree Apr 2021 #11
It never seems to end pfitz59 Apr 2021 #14
Good update and recap at MPR (Minnesota Public Radio) website- progree Apr 2021 #15
.. twodogsbarking Apr 2021 #16
this is a gut punch-- goddammit LymphocyteLover Apr 2021 #17
I feel sorry for the man and his family, but why did he try to get away? marie999 Apr 2021 #18
link on your number? llashram Apr 2021 #19
Here's the numbers hardluck Apr 2021 #21
thanks llashram Apr 2021 #25
Tell that to Philando Castille. Cassielfsw Apr 2021 #20
this++ llashram Apr 2021 #26
It is not always a rational decision agalisgv Apr 2021 #24
Because he had an active warrant for a weapons charge and had skipped prior court dates Devil Child Apr 2021 #27
Lest anyone draw the wrong conclusion - Cassielfsw Apr 2021 #29
ACAB geardaddy Apr 2021 #22
I don't think this news conference today is going to de-escalate the protests agalisgv Apr 2021 #23
She meant to use her taser but shot him with her real gun - short bodycam segment progree Apr 2021 #28
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