Daunte Wright: Attorney Says Family Is Being Threatened

The family of Daunte Wright, the young man shot and killed by police in Minnesota, has received threats following his death, says their attorney.

Thomas Bowers, an attorney for the mother of Wright's child, made the disclosure on Friday, April 23, in a press conference, saying: "There have been some threats to the family, which is disturbing."

Bowers revealed that he has gotten racist calls and emails, with some individuals saying that they were happy that Daunte Wright was killed.

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The late Daunte Wright with his child/Image Source: The Guardian

The tragic incident took place on April 11, 2021, and the Wright was stopped over what the cops say was an expired tag. An officer drew her weapon during the process and after yelling "Taser!", shot him, leading to his demise.

The shooting occurred ten miles from where George Floyd, another Black man, was killed by ex-officer Derek Chauvin, who was recently convicted for the murder.

Wright's killing sparked demonstrations in Brooklyn Center, with conversations about policing and the use of force brought up yet again.

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Kim Potter, the officer who shot Wright/Image Source: Getty Images

The deceased was laid to rest on Thursday, April 22, and Floyd's family members were among those in attendance.

"It's painful for a family to have not to only go through a funeral and see him laying lifeless there", Bowers stated. "It's even more painful to have to relive this every single day."