Two years after Daunte Wright was shot dead by a Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, the officer charged with killing him has been released from prison. Potter claims that on April 11, 2021, she mistook her gun for a taser, a mistake that cost the 20-year-old black man his life. The former police officer was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and awarded a two-year sentence for her crime.

Potter claims she believed she was gripping her Taser and not her gun at the time. On the police body cam video, she is even heard yelling "Taser" several times just before she fires her pistol as Wright attempted to drive away.

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Of the two years, she spent 16 months behind bars. Department of Corrections spokesman Andy Skoogman said that Potter will be on supervised release until December 21st and that this time will be spent in Wisconsin.

As per the news agency AP, under Minnesota state law, felons sentenced to prison sentence typically serve only two-thirds of their sentence behind bars. The remaining time is served on supervised release.

Based on state guidelines, the state attorney general's office had recommended a sentence of just over seven years in prison for Potter. However, she received a two-year sentence from Judge Regina Chu. This drew criticism&nbsp;from the Wright family as well as their lawyer, Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney.&nbsp;

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Katie Wright, Daunte's mother after the sentencing, exclaimed that Potter murdered her son, and "today the justice system murdered him all over again."

However, defence attorneys, as per AP, argued that Potter had the right to defend herself from Wright, who was trying to drive away.

Judge Chu at the time classified Daunte Wright's killing as separate from high-profile killings like George Floyd, the trial of which was happening when the fatal incident happened. For killing Floyd, former police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.

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Two years after Daunte Wright was shot dead by a Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, the officer charged with killing him has been released from prison. Potter claims that on April 11, 2021, she mistook her gun for a taser, a mistake that cost the 20-year-old black man his life.

Two years after Daunte Wright was shot dead by a Minnesota police officer, Kim Potter, the officer charged with killing him has been released from prison. Potter claims that on April 11, 2021, she mistook her gun for a taser, a mistake that cost the 20-year-old black man his life. The former police officer was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and awarded a two-year sentence for her crime. Potter claims she believed she was gripping her Taser and not her gun at the time. On the police body cam video, she is even heard yelling "Taser" several times just before she fires her pistol as Wright attempted to drive away. Also read | Three months into 2023, China approves record coal burning plants despite pledge to reduce emissions Of the two years, she spent 16 months behind bars. Department of Corrections spokesman Andy Skoogman said that Potter will be on supervised release until December 21st and that this time will be spent in Wisconsin. As per the news agency AP, under Minnesota state law, felons sentenced to prison sentence typically serve only two-thirds of their sentence behind bars. The remaining time is served on supervised release. Based on state guidelines, the state attorney general's office had recommended a sentence of just over seven years in prison for Potter. However, she received a two-year sentence from Judge Regina Chu. This drew criticism from the Wright family as well as their lawyer, Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney. Also read | British citizens complain of being 'abandoned' in Sudan Katie Wright, Daunte's mother after the sentencing, exclaimed that Potter murdered her son, and "today the justice system murdered him all over again." However, defence attorneys, as per AP, argued that Potter had the right to defend herself from Wright, who was trying to drive away. Judge Chu at the time classified Daunte Wright's killing as separate from high-profile killings like George Floyd, the trial of which was happening when the fatal incident happened. For killing Floyd, former police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Daunte Wright's killer, Kim Potter released from prison

On Thursday, a former United States police officer was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting a young African-American during a traffic stop, claiming that she mistook her weapon for a Taser.

Kim Potter, 49, was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, earlier this year in April.

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It took place during the trial of white policeman Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on the neck of Black man George Floyd for around nine minutes in May 2020, asphyxiating him.

Nationwide protests against police brutality and racism were sparked by Floyd's death.&nbsp;

Potter is now facing up to 15 years in prison on the first charge and 10 years on the second charge, and her sentencing is expected to take place in February.

While the judge read out the guilty verdicts in court, she looked down and closed her eyes briefly, but otherwise did not react.

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"Her remorse and her regret for the incident is overwhelming. She's not a danger to the public at all," Paul Engh, Potter's lawyer, said as he asked Chu to release her on bail pending sentencing.

Potter, however, will remain in jail until her sentence is handed down.&nbsp;

In a statement, Wright's family expressed relief that "some measure of accountability" had been established for "the senseless death of their son, brother, father, and friend."

"From the unnecessary and overreaching tragic traffic stop to the shooting that took his life, that day will remain a traumatic one for this family and yet another example for America of why we desperately need change in policing," they said.

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At a press conference, Wright's mother, Katie Wright, said she felt "every emotion you can imagine" as the verdict was read. Outside the court, supporters danced and played music after the verdict was announced.

Potter had pleaded not guilty and said the shooting was an accident, claiming that she had grabbed her firearm instead of her Taser stun gun.

During her emotional testimony, she described how a traffic stop that was supposed to be routine turned into "chaotic."

"I remember yelling 'Taser Taser Taser.' And nothing happens, then he told me I shot him," Potter said, bursting into tears.

The moments following were largely blank, she said.&nbsp;

"They have an ambulance for me and I don't know why. And then I went, then I was at the station. I don't remember a lot of things afterwards," she said.&nbsp;

Following Wright's death, protests and unrest erupted in Brooklyn Center for several nights before Potter's arrest quelled tensions.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Thursday, a former United States police officer was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting a young African-American during a traffic stop, claiming that she mistook her weapon for a Taser.

On Thursday, a former United States police officer was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting a young African-American during a traffic stop, claiming that she mistook her weapon for a Taser. Kim Potter, 49, was found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, earlier this year in April. Also read | Daunte Wright trial: Prosecutor says cop 'betrayed her badge', defence blames the slain victim It took place during the trial of white policeman Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on the neck of Black man George Floyd for around nine minutes in May 2020, asphyxiating him. Nationwide protests against police brutality and racism were sparked by Floyd's death. Potter is now facing up to 15 years in prison on the first charge and 10 years on the second charge, and her sentencing is expected to take place in February. While the judge read out the guilty verdicts in court, she looked down and closed her eyes briefly, but otherwise did not react. Also read | US police officer testifies at manslaughter trial for killing Daunte Wright "Her remorse and her regret for the incident is overwhelming. She's not a danger to the public at all," Paul Engh, Potter's lawyer, said as he asked Chu to release her on bail pending sentencing. Potter, however, will remain in jail until her sentence is handed down. In a statement, Wright's family expressed relief that "some measure of accountability" had been established for "the senseless death of their son, brother, father, and friend." "From the unnecessary and overreaching tragic traffic stop to the shooting that took his life, that day will remain a traumatic one for this family and yet another example for America of why we desperately need change in policing," they said. Also read | Brooklyn protests after Daunte Wright's brutal killing At a press conference, Wright's mother, Katie Wright, said she felt "every emotion you can imagine" as the verdict was read. Outside the court, supporters danced and played music after the verdict was announced. Potter had pleaded not guilty and said the shooting was an accident, claiming that she had grabbed her firearm instead of her Taser stun gun. During her emotional testimony, she described how a traffic stop that was supposed to be routine turned into "chaotic." "I remember yelling 'Taser Taser Taser.' And nothing happens, then he told me I shot him," Potter said, bursting into tears. The moments following were largely blank, she said. "They have an ambulance for me and I don't know why. And then I went, then I was at the station. I don't remember a lot of things afterwards," she said. Following Wright's death, protests and unrest erupted in Brooklyn Center for several nights before Potter's arrest quelled tensions. (With inputs from agencies)

Daunte Wright trial: White cop found guilty on manslaughter charges

The trial of a former US police officer who "accidentally" killed an African-American man during a routine traffic stop, took place on Wednesday.

Prosecutors charged that the white former police officer acted inconsistently with years of training by mistakenly using her pistol instead of her Taser, while the defence&nbsp;sought to blame the slain man for resisting arrest in a routine traffic stop.

Kim Potter, 49, is facing manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, this April.

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In her plea, Potter pleaded not guilty to charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter, which carry maximum sentences of 15 years and 10 years, respectively.&nbsp;

The former officer says that she mistakenly grabbed her gun instead of her Taser, an action that led to the death of the black man.&nbsp;

Wright, 20 was stopped by Potter and two of her colleagues because his car's registration was out of date.&nbsp;

They then came to know that Wright was already wanted for carrying a gun without a permit and had an arrest warrant out for him. Wright, who was unarmed, tried to flee as officers attempted to hold him on the outstanding warrant.

To stop him, Potter said she intended to draw her Taser, which is designed to stop a person with a strong electric shock. She shouted "Taser" as she fired, body camera footage shows.

Wright drove off, but soon came to a stop. Emergency workers ruled him dead at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Following the shooting, Potter resigned from the police department. She maintains that she had accidentally taken her gun out of its holster, instead of drawing her Taser which was on the other side.

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Potter's attorney, Paul Engh, called the shooting an accident and a mistake. In Engh's opinion, Wright created a volatile situation when he attempted to flee, adding that Potter had a duty to stop Wright.

"She made a mistake. This was an accident. She's a human being," said her attorney, Paul Engh.&nbsp;

"A surgeon perhaps after 1,000 surgeries might make a mistake, which can happen or diagnosis may be missed in the time of stress," Engh said.

"That's simply not the case," local prosecutor Erin Eldridge countered, rejecting Potter's defence.

"This case is about... the reckless handling of a firearm, and it's about the disregard of known risks," said Eldridge. &nbsp;

"It's about an officer who knew she could kill someone if she got it wrong, but she failed to make sure she got it right."

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The incident occurred just over 10 months after police killed another Black man in Minneapolis, George Floyd.

In response to Floyd's death, protests and riots broke out across the nation over racial abuse in law enforcement.

The death of Wright reignited tensions and led to new demonstrations in the northern city. These demonstrations calmed after Potter's arrest and after Floyd's convicted killer, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

(With inputs from agencies)

The trial of a former US police officer who "accidentally" killed an African-American man during a routine traffic stop, took place on Wednesday. Prosecutors charged that the white former police officer acted inconsistently with years of training by mistakenly using her pistol instead of her Taser, while the defence sought to blame the slain man for resisting arrest in a routine traffic stop.

The trial of a former US police officer who "accidentally" killed an African-American man during a routine traffic stop, took place on Wednesday. Prosecutors charged that the white former police officer acted inconsistently with years of training by mistakenly using her pistol instead of her Taser, while the defence sought to blame the slain man for resisting arrest in a routine traffic stop. Kim Potter, 49, is facing manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, this April. Also read | Brooklyn protests after Daunte Wright's brutal killing In her plea, Potter pleaded not guilty to charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter, which carry maximum sentences of 15 years and 10 years, respectively. The former officer says that she mistakenly grabbed her gun instead of her Taser, an action that led to the death of the black man. Wright, 20 was stopped by Potter and two of her colleagues because his car's registration was out of date. They then came to know that Wright was already wanted for carrying a gun without a permit and had an arrest warrant out for him. Wright, who was unarmed, tried to flee as officers attempted to hold him on the outstanding warrant. To stop him, Potter said she intended to draw her Taser, which is designed to stop a person with a strong electric shock. She shouted "Taser" as she fired, body camera footage shows. Wright drove off, but soon came to a stop. Emergency workers ruled him dead at the scene from a gunshot wound. Following the shooting, Potter resigned from the police department. She maintains that she had accidentally taken her gun out of its holster, instead of drawing her Taser which was on the other side. Also read | Calls for US police reform at fresh protest over Daunte Wright killing Potter's attorney, Paul Engh, called the shooting an accident and a mistake. In Engh's opinion, Wright created a volatile situation when he attempted to flee, adding that Potter had a duty to stop Wright. "She made a mistake. This was an accident. She's a human being," said her attorney, Paul Engh. "A surgeon perhaps after 1,000 surgeries might make a mistake, which can happen or diagnosis may be missed in the time of stress," Engh said. "That's simply not the case," local prosecutor Erin Eldridge countered, rejecting Potter's defence. "This case is about... the reckless handling of a firearm, and it's about the disregard of known risks," said Eldridge. "It's about an officer who knew she could kill someone if she got it wrong, but she failed to make sure she got it right." Watch | Daunte Wright Shooting: Protests continue in Minneapolis for second night The incident occurred just over 10 months after police killed another Black man in Minneapolis, George Floyd. In response to Floyd's death, protests and riots broke out across the nation over racial abuse in law enforcement. The death of Wright reignited tensions and led to new demonstrations in the northern city. These demonstrations calmed after Potter's arrest and after Floyd's convicted killer, Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years in prison. (With inputs from agencies)

Daunte Wright trial: Prosecutor says cop 'betrayed her badge', defence blames the slain victim

Two National Guardsmen suffered minor injuries when they were fired upon as they provided neighbourhood security in Minneapolis following the police killing of a 20-year-old Black man in a nearby suburb, authorities said.

The Minnesota Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4.19 am. One was treated at a hospital for an injury for shattered glass, and the other Guard member's injuries were described as superficial.

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Dozens were arrested after hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside Minnesota's Brooklyn Center police headquarters on Friday&nbsp;as the civil unrest around the death of a young Black motorist killed during a traffic stop carried into the sixth consecutive night.

Groups of demonstrators taunted sheriff's deputies lined up behind a chain-link fence in front of the building, throwing objects over the barrier. The officers, in turn, periodically approached the wall to douse those on the other side with tear gas and flashbangs.

Daunte&nbsp;Wright, 20, was pulled over on Sunday&nbsp;in Brooklyn Center, just outside Minneapolis, for what police said was an expired vehicle registration, then struggled with police and was shot to death by officer Kimberly Potter, 48, who drew her handgun instead of a Taser in what officials called an accident.

Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting. Wright's family said that the charges against her fell short of justice for&nbsp;Daunte.

The shooting escalated tensions in a region already on edge over the ongoing trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the use of deadly force last May against George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who was suspected of passing a fake $20 bill.

The Brooklyn Center police station has been the site of protests every night since.

Saturday's demonstration was more subdued than earlier in the week, when police used a riot line to clear the street several nights and used gas, flash-bang grenades and marking rounds on demonstrators, some of whom threw objects at police and tried to damage a fence.

Closing arguments are Monday in Chauvin's trial after three weeks of testimony.

(With inputs from agencies)

Two National Guardsmen suffered minor injuries when they were fired upon as they provided neighbourhood security in Minneapolis following the police killing of a 20-year-old Black man in a nearby suburb, authorities said.

Two National Guardsmen suffered minor injuries when they were fired upon as they provided neighbourhood security in Minneapolis following the police killing of a 20-year-old Black man in a nearby suburb, authorities said. The Minnesota Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4.19 am. One was treated at a hospital for an injury for shattered glass, and the other Guard member's injuries were described as superficial. Dozens were arrested after hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside Minnesota's Brooklyn Center police headquarters on Friday as the civil unrest around the death of a young Black motorist killed during a traffic stop carried into the sixth consecutive night. Groups of demonstrators taunted sheriff's deputies lined up behind a chain-link fence in front of the building, throwing objects over the barrier. The officers, in turn, periodically approached the wall to douse those on the other side with tear gas and flashbangs. Daunte Wright, 20, was pulled over on Sunday in Brooklyn Center, just outside Minneapolis, for what police said was an expired vehicle registration, then struggled with police and was shot to death by officer Kimberly Potter, 48, who drew her handgun instead of a Taser in what officials called an accident. Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting. Wright's family said that the charges against her fell short of justice for Daunte. The shooting escalated tensions in a region already on edge over the ongoing trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the use of deadly force last May against George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man who was suspected of passing a fake $20 bill. The Brooklyn Center police station has been the site of protests every night since. Saturday's demonstration was more subdued than earlier in the week, when police used a riot line to clear the street several nights and used gas, flash-bang grenades and marking rounds on demonstrators, some of whom threw objects at police and tried to damage a fence. Closing arguments are Monday in Chauvin's trial after three weeks of testimony. (With inputs from agencies)

Shots fired at two National Guardsmen after protesters, police clash over Daunte Wright killing

High-ranking Congress member Maxine Waters called for an overhaul of policing in the United States as she joined the seventh consecutive night of protests in a Minneapolis suburb over the death of Daunte Wright, a young Black man shot dead by a white policewoman.

The 20-year-old was killed during what should have been a routine traffic stop, sparking anger and fresh protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

"Policing has got to be changed," Waters, chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, said Saturday shortly before the 11 pm curfew.

"We've got to reimagine how we can deal with the problems of our society, that young people and people of color in particular getting killed by police that we pay to protect and serve us."

Waters, a Democrat from California, was speaking to a crowd of nearly 300 people outside the Brooklyn Center Police Station.

Protesters have gathered every night since the killing of Wright in a neighborhood about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Minneapolis.

Unlike Friday night, when police in riot gear moved to disperse what was declared an unlawful demonstration and arrested at least 100 people — including some journalists — Saturday's gathering appeared to remain peaceful.

Protesters stood alongside the chain-link fence around the police station, chanting "Shut It Down" and waving "Black Lives Matter" flags, but did not appear to try to breach the barrier.

"I'm here because we are tired of police brutality. We are tired of seeing unarmed black men lose their lives for no reason," protester Joel Reeves told AFP.

Wright was shot dead in his car after police veteran Kim Potter mistook her Taser for a gun during a traffic stop caught on bodycam.

Potter was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges and faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted.

Chauvin trial

The previous evening, journalists covering the protest said police impeded their work and used pepper spray against some members of the media who had identified themselves as such.

The alleged mistreatment came despite a temporary restraining order signed earlier on Friday by US District Judge Wilhelmina Wright prohibiting the police from arresting journalists or targeting them with flash-bang grenades, non-lethal projectiles, riot batons and chemical agents including pepper spray.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he had held a meeting Saturday with journalists and law enforcement officers.

"A free press is foundational to our democracy," he tweeted.

"I convened a meeting today with media and law enforcement to determine a better path forward to protect the journalists covering civil unrest."

Tensions are running especially high in Minneapolis this weekend with closing arguments expected Monday in the closely watched trial of Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, in the city last year.

Since then, fresh examples of police killings — including Wright's not far from the courtroom — have stoked more anger and protests.

High-ranking Congress member Maxine Waters called for an overhaul of policing in the United States as she joined the seventh consecutive night of protests in a Minneapolis suburb over the death of Daunte Wright, a young Black man shot dead by a white policewoman.

High-ranking Congress member Maxine Waters called for an overhaul of policing in the United States as she joined the seventh consecutive night of protests in a Minneapolis suburb over the death of Daunte Wright, a young Black man shot dead by a white policewoman. The 20-year-old was killed during what should have been a routine traffic stop, sparking anger and fresh protests against police brutality and racial injustice. "Policing has got to be changed," Waters, chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, said Saturday shortly before the 11 pm curfew. "We've got to reimagine how we can deal with the problems of our society, that young people and people of color in particular getting killed by police that we pay to protect and serve us." Waters, a Democrat from California, was speaking to a crowd of nearly 300 people outside the Brooklyn Center Police Station. Protesters have gathered every night since the killing of Wright in a neighborhood about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Minneapolis. Unlike Friday night, when police in riot gear moved to disperse what was declared an unlawful demonstration and arrested at least 100 people — including some journalists — Saturday's gathering appeared to remain peaceful. Protesters stood alongside the chain-link fence around the police station, chanting "Shut It Down" and waving "Black Lives Matter" flags, but did not appear to try to breach the barrier. "I'm here because we are tired of police brutality. We are tired of seeing unarmed black men lose their lives for no reason," protester Joel Reeves told AFP. Wright was shot dead in his car after police veteran Kim Potter mistook her Taser for a gun during a traffic stop caught on bodycam. Potter was arrested Wednesday on manslaughter charges and faces up to 10 years in jail if convicted. Chauvin trial The previous evening, journalists covering the protest said police impeded their work and used pepper spray against some members of the media who had identified themselves as such. The alleged mistreatment came despite a temporary restraining order signed earlier on Friday by US District Judge Wilhelmina Wright prohibiting the police from arresting journalists or targeting them with flash-bang grenades, non-lethal projectiles, riot batons and chemical agents including pepper spray. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he had held a meeting Saturday with journalists and law enforcement officers. "A free press is foundational to our democracy," he tweeted. "I convened a meeting today with media and law enforcement to determine a better path forward to protect the journalists covering civil unrest." Tensions are running especially high in Minneapolis this weekend with closing arguments expected Monday in the closely watched trial of Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer accused of killing George Floyd, a Black man, in the city last year. Since then, fresh examples of police killings — including Wright's not far from the courtroom — have stoked more anger and protests.

Calls for US police reform at fresh protest over Daunte Wright killing

Brooklyn protests after Daunte Wright's brutal killing

US&nbsp;President Joe&nbsp;Biden&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;described the most recent shooting death of a Black man in Minnesota by a police officer as "God awful" and said he and members of the Congressional Black Caucus were meeting to deliver "real change."

The mayor of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota announced the resignation of that town's police chief and of the officer who fatally shot at Daunte Wright, a 20-year old Black man who had struggled with police after a traffic stop.

Mayor Mike Elliott told reporters they resigned after the Brooklyn Center city council passed a resolution to dismiss both the chief, Tim Gannon, and the officer who shot Wright, Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the police force.

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The moves followed two nights of protests in the city of 30,000 people just miles from Minneapolis, a city already on edge with the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd.

Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said he was "appreciative" that Potter submitted her resignation but that he had not asked for it nor accepted it. It wasn't immediately clear what that would mean.

Gannon has said he believed Potter mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was going for her Taser. She can be heard on her body camera video shouting "Taser! Taser!"

However, protesters and Wright's family members say there's no excuse for the shooting and it shows how the justice system is tilted against Blacks, noting Wright was stopped for expired car registration and ended up dead.

Elliott said the city had been moving toward firing Potter when she resigned. He said he hoped her resignation would "bring some calm to the community," but that he would keep working towards "full accountability under the law".

"We have to make sure that justice is served, justice is done. Daunte Wright deserves that, his family deserves that," Elliott said.

Activists who attended the news conference called for sweeping changes to the Brooklyn Center Police Department and sharply criticized the acting police chief, Tony Gruenig, for not yet having a plan.

Elliott said the department has about 49 police officers, none of whom live in Brooklyn Center. He said he didn't have information on racial diversity at hand but that "we have very few people of colour in our department".

The modest suburb just north of Minneapolis has seen its demographics shift dramatically in recent years. In 2000, more than 70 per cent of the city was white. Today, a majority of residents are Black, Asian or Latino.

Wright was stopped for having expired license plates. Police then tried to arrest him on an outstanding warrant after failing to appear in court on charges that he fled from officers and possessed a gun without a permit during an encounter with Minneapolis police in June.

Former US&nbsp;President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama issued a statement on Tuesday calling for a "full and transparent investigation" following "yet another shooting of a Black man."

Body camera footage released Monday shows Wright struggling with police when an officer shouts, "I'll Tase you! I'll Tase you! Taser! Taser! Taser!" She draws her weapon after the man breaks free from police outside his car and gets back behind the wheel.

After firing a single shot from her handgun, the car speeds away, and the officer is heard saying, "Holy (expletive)! I shot him." Wright died of a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the medical examiner. Protests began within hours.

In her one-paragraph letter of resignation, Potter, a 26-year veteran,&nbsp;said, "I have loved every minute of being a police officer and serving this community to the best of my ability, but I believe it is in the best interest of the community, the department, and my fellow officers if I resign immediately."

Wright's father, Aubrey Wright, told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that he rejects the explanation that Potter mistook her gun for her Taser.

"I lost my son. He's never coming back. I can't accept that. A mistake? That doesn't even sound right. This officer has been on the force for 26 years. I can't accept that," he said.

Chyna Whitaker, mother of Daunte's son, said at a news conference that she felt police "stole my son's dad from him."

The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the police union, said in a statement Tuesday that "no conclusions should be made until the investigation is complete."

Prosecutors in Hennepin County, where the shooting occurred, said they have referred the case to nearby Washington County -- a practice county attorneys in the Minneapolis area adopted last year in handling police deadly force cases. The Washington County Attorney's office did not immediately return a request for comment.

Elliott, the mayor, called for the governor to move the case to the attorney general to prosecute.

Asked to comment, John Stiles, spokesman for the attorney general's office, said the attorney general has confidence in Washington County Attorney Pete Orput's review of the case.

Ben Crump, the Wright family's attorney, spoke outside the Minneapolis courthouse where a fired police officer is on trial in Floyd's death. Crump compared Wright's death to Floyd's, who was pinned down by police when they tried to arrest him for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 at a neighbourhood market last May.

Daunte Wright "was not a threat to them," Crump said. "Was it the best decision? No. But young people don't always make the best decisions. As his mother said, he was scared."

Potter has experience with investigations into police shootings. She was the police union president and one of the first officers to respond after Brooklyn Center police fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to stab an officer with a knife in 2019, according to a report from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday described the most recent shooting death of a Black man in Minnesota by a police officer as "God awful" and said he and members of the Congressional Black Caucus were meeting to deliver "real change.

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday described the most recent shooting death of a Black man in Minnesota by a police officer as "God awful" and said he and members of the Congressional Black Caucus were meeting to deliver "real change." The mayor of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota announced the resignation of that town's police chief and of the officer who fatally shot at Daunte Wright, a 20-year old Black man who had struggled with police after a traffic stop. Mayor Mike Elliott told reporters they resigned after the Brooklyn Center city council passed a resolution to dismiss both the chief, Tim Gannon, and the officer who shot Wright, Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the police force. The moves followed two nights of protests in the city of 30,000 people just miles from Minneapolis, a city already on edge with the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott said he was "appreciative" that Potter submitted her resignation but that he had not asked for it nor accepted it. It wasn't immediately clear what that would mean. Gannon has said he believed Potter mistakenly grabbed her gun when she was going for her Taser. She can be heard on her body camera video shouting "Taser! Taser!" However, protesters and Wright's family members say there's no excuse for the shooting and it shows how the justice system is tilted against Blacks, noting Wright was stopped for expired car registration and ended up dead. Elliott said the city had been moving toward firing Potter when she resigned. He said he hoped her resignation would "bring some calm to the community," but that he would keep working towards "full accountability under the law". "We have to make sure that justice is served, justice is done. Daunte Wright deserves that, his family deserves that," Elliott said. Activists who attended the news conference called for sweeping changes to the Brooklyn Center Police Department and sharply criticized the acting police chief, Tony Gruenig, for not yet having a plan. Elliott said the department has about 49 police officers, none of whom live in Brooklyn Center. He said he didn't have information on racial diversity at hand but that "we have very few people of colour in our department". The modest suburb just north of Minneapolis has seen its demographics shift dramatically in recent years. In 2000, more than 70 per cent of the city was white. Today, a majority of residents are Black, Asian or Latino. Wright was stopped for having expired license plates. Police then tried to arrest him on an outstanding warrant after failing to appear in court on charges that he fled from officers and possessed a gun without a permit during an encounter with Minneapolis police in June. Former US President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama issued a statement on Tuesday calling for a "full and transparent investigation" following "yet another shooting of a Black man." Body camera footage released Monday shows Wright struggling with police when an officer shouts, "I'll Tase you! I'll Tase you! Taser! Taser! Taser!" She draws her weapon after the man breaks free from police outside his car and gets back behind the wheel. After firing a single shot from her handgun, the car speeds away, and the officer is heard saying, "Holy (expletive)! I shot him." Wright died of a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the medical examiner. Protests began within hours. In her one-paragraph letter of resignation, Potter, a 26-year veteran, said, "I have loved every minute of being a police officer and serving this community to the best of my ability, but I believe it is in the best interest of the community, the department, and my fellow officers if I resign immediately." Wright's father, Aubrey Wright, told ABC's "Good Morning America" on Tuesday that he rejects the explanation that Potter mistook her gun for her Taser. "I lost my son. He's never coming back. I can't accept that. A mistake? That doesn't even sound right. This officer has been on the force for 26 years. I can't accept that," he said. Chyna Whitaker, mother of Daunte's son, said at a news conference that she felt police "stole my son's dad from him." The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the police union, said in a statement Tuesday that "no conclusions should be made until the investigation is complete." Prosecutors in Hennepin County, where the shooting occurred, said they have referred the case to nearby Washington County -- a practice county attorneys in the Minneapolis area adopted last year in handling police deadly force cases. The Washington County Attorney's office did not immediately return a request for comment. Elliott, the mayor, called for the governor to move the case to the attorney general to prosecute. Asked to comment, John Stiles, spokesman for the attorney general's office, said the attorney general has confidence in Washington County Attorney Pete Orput's review of the case. Ben Crump, the Wright family's attorney, spoke outside the Minneapolis courthouse where a fired police officer is on trial in Floyd's death. Crump compared Wright's death to Floyd's, who was pinned down by police when they tried to arrest him for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 at a neighbourhood market last May. Daunte Wright "was not a threat to them," Crump said. "Was it the best decision? No. But young people don't always make the best decisions. As his mother said, he was scared." Potter has experience with investigations into police shootings. She was the police union president and one of the first officers to respond after Brooklyn Center police fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to stab an officer with a knife in 2019, according to a report from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. (With inputs from agencies)

'God awful': Biden condemns latest police shooting of Black man in Minnesota

Protests have broken out in the US city of Minneapolis after a policeman fatally shot a 20-year-old Black man named Daunte Wright. Hundreds of protesters chanting Daunte Wright's name gathered late on Sunday outside the police headquarters in Brooklyn Center.