Minnesota police officer who shot black motorist resigns

Minnesota police officer who shot black motorist resigns
A demonstrator heckles authorities during a protest against the police shooting of Daunte Wright (John Minchillo/AP)
Tue, 13 Apr, 2021 - 17:50
Mohamed Ibrahim, Associated Press

A white Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black man during a traffic stop in Minnesota has resigned.

Kim Potter resigned two days after the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Centre, near Minneapolis. The 26-year veteran had been on administrative leave following Sunday’s shooting.

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