The mother of Daunte Wright says the 20-year-old called her when he was pulled over by Brooklyn Center police about 1:40 p.m.

He told her police pulled him over for air fresheners hanging in the mirror, she told reporters.

The mother says her son asked her for car insurance information over the phone, as the car was hers but she gave it to Daunte two weeks prior. She said she heard police tell Daunte to get out of the car and that they would explain why once he was out.

The mother says she then heard someone yell "Daunte, don't run." This is the story from the mother, told in front of crime scene tape. A blanket wrapped around her shoulders, crying in despair.

Brooklyn Center PD released a statement about 7:30 p.m. saying officers stopped a car for a traffic violation at 63rd and Orchard Ave.

They say the driver had an outstanding warrant.

"At one point as officers were attempting to take the driver into custody, the driver re-entered the vehicle.
One officer discharged their firearm, striking the driver. The vehicle traveled several blocks before striking
another vehicle." - BCPD news release

A female was also in the car, according to police. The mother says that is Daunte's girlfriend who witnessed the incident and had minor injuries when the car crashed. She was taken to a hospital accd to police.

Police say they believe body cameras and dash cameras were activated during the incident. It's unclear at this point why police decided to shoot Daunte as he allegedly fled.