Minnesota AG takes over prosecution in police killing of Daunte Wright
Minnesota attorney general takes over prosecution in police killing of Daunte Wright AG s office will try the ex-Brooklyn Center cop in the killing of motorist Daunte Wright.
By Matt McKinney, Matt McKinney and Stephen Montemayor and Star Tribune staff writers May 21, 2021 1:03pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Friday that his office will prosecute the former police officer who killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, a case that set off fresh calls for justice in police shootings just as the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin neared its conclusion.