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(MINNESOTA) — The officer who shot and killed Duante Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop announced her resignation Tuesday. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon has also resigned.
The officer accused of killing Wright has been identified as Kim Potter, who served in the Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police department for 26 years. Her resignation was effective immediately.
Gannon came under fire following Monday’s press conference where he expressed belief that Potter “accidentally” discharged her weapon, saying she may have intended to use a Taser. Gannon submitted his resignation Tuesday, as well.
In a publicly released letter to city officials, Potter wrote, “I believe it is in the best interest of the community, the department, and my fellow officers if I resign immediately.”