Warning: Graphic footage, including the shooting

Here's the body camera footage of the killing of Daunte Wright that was just released.
Press conference attendee reacts to body cam footage of the killing of Daunte Wright:

“Oh my god, you’re telling me that wasn’t enough to terminate this officer?”
Brooklyn Center, MN Police Chief Tim Gannon calls Daunte Wright’s killing an “accidental discharge.”

He says: “It is my belief that the officer had the intention to employ their taser, but instead shot Mr. Wright with a single bullet.”
Reporter: "Why is it that police officers in the United States keep killing young Black men and young Black women at a far far far higher rate than they do white people?"

Brooklyn Center, MN, Police Chief Tim Gannon: "I don't have an answer to that question."
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Mayor Mike Elliott on police killing of Daunte Wright:

“I do fully support releasing the officer of her duties.”
After Brooklyn Center, MN, City Manager Curt Boganey says officer who shot Daunte Wright will get “due process.”

Presser attendee tells him, “Daunte Wright did not get due process in that situation — she needs to be fired immediately.”
Brooklyn Center, MN, City Manager Curt Boganey, who has control over police department personnel, received some pushback after these comments:

“All employees … are entitled to due process with respect to discipline.”
Brooklyn Center, MN, Police Chief Tim Gannon on whether he authorized use of tear gas and rubber bullets during protests last night:

“Police action is made by me, the decision is made by me. Does that answer your question?”
Brooklyn Center, MN, Police Chief Tim Gannon gets emotional while responding to attendees at presser about police killing of Daunte Wright:

“I’m the leader of this department. They expect me to lead, create a safe city … yeah I’m emotional.”
Brooklyn Center, MN, Police Chief Tim Gannon: “I am committed to protecting the peaceful protesters of the city. Every day.”

Press conference attendee: “Not yesterday.”

Chief: “Peaceful protesters.”
Police in full riot gear are stationed in Brooklyn Center, MN.
Biden: “Was it an accident or was it intentional? That remains to be determined ...”

“In the meantime, I want to make it clear again: There is absolutely no justification, none, for looting ... Peaceful protest? Understandable.”
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