Kim Potter, officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, is released from prison

The shooting happened April 2021 as Derek Chauvin was on trial in Minneapolis on murder charges in George Floyd's killing. Wright's death sparked several days of protests.

• Apr 24, 2023

Kim Potter Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Daunte Wright's Death

The former Minnesota police officer claimed she meant to reach for her Taser when she fatally shot Wright during a traffic stop in April.

• Dec 23, 2021

Kim Potter Breaks Down On The Stand Over Fatal Shooting Of Daunte Wright

A former Minnesota police officer took the stand Friday in her manslaughter trial for the shooting of a young Black man. Kim Potter says she meant to pull her taser on Daunte Wright but accidentally fired her gun.

• Dec 17, 2021

Family, Friends, Community Lay Daunte Wright To Rest In Minneapolis

Daunte Wright's funeral opened with trumpeter Keyon Harrold playing a rendition of "Amazing Grace" and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," often referred to as the Black national anthem.

• Apr 22, 2021

Guidance For Parents On How To Talk To Children About Race, Police, And Witnessing Traumatic Events

CBS2 spoke with a psychologist who says the dialogue should always be ongoing. 

• Apr 16, 2021

Daunte Wright Shooting: Kim Potter Makes 1st Court Appearance On Manslaughter Charge

Former Brooklyn Center Police officer Kim Potter made her first court appearance Thursday, remotely, in Hennepin County court.

• Apr 15, 2021

Daunte Wright Shooting: Fmr. Officer Kim Potter Released From Jail Hours After Arrest, Manslaughter Charges

Former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

• Apr 14, 2021

Daunte Wright Shooting: Fmr. Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter Arrested, Will Be Charged With 2nd-Degree Manslaughter

Former Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer Kim Potter will be charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.

• Apr 14, 2021

Demonstration Protesting Shooting Death Of Daunte Wright Briefly Shuts Down Brooklyn Bridge

About 100 cyclists rode across the Brooklyn Bridge.

• Apr 13, 2021

Daunte Wright Killing: Officer Kim Potter, Police Chief Resign; Potter May Soon Face Criminal Charges

Resignations have been handed in after the deadly police-involved shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Minnesota. His family was joined by members of George Floyd's family Tuesday to demand justice.

• Apr 13, 2021

Group Marches Across Manhattan Bridge To Protest Shooting Death Of Daunte Wright In Minnesota

Crowds temporarily shut down the Manhattan Bridge and tried to cross the George Washington Bridge.

• Apr 13, 2021

Hundreds Gather At Police Dept. In Minneapolis Suburb For 2nd Night Of Daunte Wright Protests

Hundreds of protesters gathered for a second night outside of the Brooklyn Center Police Department, a day after one of the city's officers shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.

• Apr 13, 2021