Minn. AG Ellison Adds First-Degree Manslaughter Charge Against Potter

  • A first-degree manslaughter charge was added to ex-police officer Kimberly Potter’s complaint.
  • Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office added a first-degree manslaughter charge to ex-Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kimberly Potter’s complaint on Thursday.

Potter shot and killed Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop on April 11.

The newest charge, first-degree manslaughter predicated on reckless use/handling of a firearm, is a felony level charge, with a maximum sentence of 15 years if applied.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

Tom Kucher

For as long as Tom can remember, he has understood the reality around him through the tinted glasses of works of fiction, be it books, films, TV shows, or anime. An English graduate, he wrote articles on a wide array of topics for several years, from entertainment and pop culture to history and literature. Before that, he was an educator and a roleplay game writer and developer. It is his deeply-rooted love for performing arts and visual media that led him to become a part of the DC team in 2020.

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