Officer Involved In Daunte Wright Shooting Should Be Removed From Duty Mayor Mike Elliott Says
“We cannot afford to make mistakes that lead to the loss of life of other people and in our profession,” Elliott said during a press conference. “And so I do fully support releasing the officer of her duties.” The comments by Elliott come shortly after the Brooklyn Center Police Department released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, on Sunday. While speaking during the press conference, Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said that he believes the officer who fatally shot Wright meant to use their Taser instead of their gun....