A moment-by-moment timeline shows how the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright unfolded

Michelle MarkApr 14, 2021, 00:52 IST

A fatal police shooting in the Minnesota city of Brooklyn Center has stoked public outrage.
Ex-officer Kimberly Potter fatally shot 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop on April 11.
Body camera footage, and statements from police and Wright's family, show how the shooting unfolded.

Around 1:30 p.m. on April 11, several police officers pulled Wright over in the city of Brooklyn Center for an alleged traffic violation.

A screengrab from police body camera footage shows officers making a traffic stop, shortly before shooting the driver, 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Insider

As one officer approached Wright's car, he noticed a "hanging item from the rearview mirror," the police chief said.

Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon speaks during a press conference about the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright at the Brooklyn Center police headquarters on April 12, 2021 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

The officer asked for Wright's ID, returned to his vehicle to run Wright's name, then saw that Wright had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, Gannon said.

Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon takes questions during a press conference about the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright at the Brooklyn Center police headquarters on April 12, 2021 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

At some point during the traffic stop, Wright called his mother and told her what was happening, she said. She said she heard an argument first, then a scuffling sound.

The mother of the shooting victim, Daunte Wright, addressed a crowd on April 11 asking for them to honor the memory of her son and not antagonize police at the scene. Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via Getty Images

Police body camera footage showed Wright exiting the driver's side door before an officer started to place him in handcuffs. The officer, and another officer both told Wright he had a warrant.

A screengrab from police body camera footage shows a Brooklyn Center officer placing Wright in handcuffs. Insider

Police body camera footage showed Wright exiting the driver's side door before an officer started to place him in handcuffs. The officer, and another officer both told Wright he had a warrant.

An officer, who has since been identified as Kimberly Potter, could be seen withdrawing her gun and yelling, "I'll tase you," then, "Taser! Taser! Taser!" before opening fire.

People watch as the body camera footage of the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright is played during a press conference at the Brooklyn Center police headquarters on April 12, 2021 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

An officer, who has since been identified as Kimberly Potter, could be seen withdrawing her gun and yelling, "I'll tase you," then, "Taser! Taser! Taser!" before opening fire.

Wright could be seen driving the car away from the scene. Police said he crashed into another car a few blocks later.

A screengrab from Officer Kimberly Potter's body camera shows the moments after she opened fire and Wright drove away. Insider

Just hours after the shooting, hundreds of protesters gathered in Brooklyn Center and clashed with police officers.

Protesters confront law enforcement on April 11, 2021 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

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A moment-by-moment timeline shows how the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright unfolded

Around 1:30 p.m. on April 11, several police officers pulled Wright over in the city of Brooklyn Center for an alleged traffic violation.

As one officer approached Wright's car, he noticed a "hanging item from the rearview mirror," the police chief said.

The officer asked for Wright's ID, returned to his vehicle to run Wright's name, then saw that Wright had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, Gannon said.

At some point during the traffic stop, Wright called his mother and told her what was happening, she said. She said she heard an argument first, then a scuffling sound.

Police body camera footage showed Wright exiting the driver's side door before an officer started to place him in handcuffs. The officer, and another officer both told Wright he had a warrant.

An officer, who has since been identified as Kimberly Potter, could be seen withdrawing her gun and yelling, "I'll tase you," then, "Taser! Taser! Taser!" before opening fire.

Wright could be seen driving the car away from the scene. Police said he crashed into another car a few blocks later.

Just hours after the shooting, hundreds of protesters gathered in Brooklyn Center and clashed with police officers.