GUILTY MN - Daunte Wright, 20, fatally shot by police during traffic stop, Brooklyn Center, 11 April 2021

[Tippy Lynn]

"Brooklyn Center police said in a statement that officers had stopped a motorist shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday. After determining the driver had an outstanding warrant, police tried to arrest the driver. The driver reentered the vehicle and an officer fired at the vehicle, striking the driver, police said. The vehicle traveled several blocks before striking another vehicle."

Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

Sounds like he was pulled over, then it was discovered he had an outstanding warrant. Allegedly the warrant was for a traffic violation, and it wasn't clear if Daunte knew there was a warrant. I can't find that article again, so I will MOO for now. (I think it was in a local report.)

According to this I see DW as having (2) petty misdemeanor's on his record in Minnesota. Things aren't added up.



https://www.mncourts.gov/Access-Case-Records/MPA-Remote.aspx

 

[MrsWatson]

@Tippy Lynn , would it say if there was an outsanding warrant on that link? Am I reading that right? Two misdemeanors from 2019?

 

[Inthedetails]

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According to this I see DW as having (2) petty misdemeanor's on his record in Minnesota. Things aren't added up.

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Minnesota Judicial Branch - Minnesota Public Access (MPA) Remote | Minnesota Judicial Branch

Both the misdemeanors are from August 2019, almost two years ago. Both show a conviction, so not open warrants. One if for a small amount of pot and the other for disorderly conduct.

jmo

 

[SaguaroSpirit]

Unbelievable. He was wanted on some kind of charge and was killed because he did not stop?

"As the police tried to detain the man, he stepped back into his car, at which point an officer shot him, Chief Gannon said." Protesters Clash With Police After Minnesota Officer Shoots Black Man

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Tippy Lynn , would it say if there was an outsanding warrant on that link? Am I reading that right? Two misdemeanors from 2019?

It usually states if there's a warrant. Looks like there was a warrant issued, served and returned in December 2019 for failing to appear and bail was posted as well. There was a plea agreement and he was convicted for this charge in February 2020. I don't see an active or outstanding warrant.

Yes, both misdemeanors are from July 2019.

Jurisdiction State of Minnesota SCOTT COUNTY ATTORNEY
952-496-8240(W)
Case Information
Charges: WRIGHT, DAUNTE DEMETRIUS Statute Level Date Disposition Level of Sentence
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE 609.72.1(3) Misdemeanor 08/11/2019 02/03/2020 Convicted 02/03/2020 Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
Events & Orders of the Court
DISPOSITIONS
02/03/2020
Plea (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
Guilty

02/03/2020
Disposition (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
Convicted

02/03/2020
Sentenced (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
08/11/2019 (MSD) 609.72.1(3) (6097213)
Fee Totals:

Law Library Fees $13.00
Municipality Fines 2/3 $100.00
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case) $75.00
Fee Totals $ $188.00
Level of Sentence:
Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02

OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
08/13/2019 Citation E-Filed
08/13/2019 Citation Data Summary Index # 1
08/13/2019 Notice of Hearing Index # 2
11/18/2019 CANCELED Arraignment (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Stacey, Rex D.)
Fail to appear
11/19/2019 Warrant Issued Index # 3
12/05/2019 Warrant Served
12/05/2019 Warrant Return of Service Index # 4
12/05/2019 Non-Cash Bond Posted Index # 5
02/03/2020 Case Agreement (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Vandelist, Mark)
02/03/2020 Reset by Court to 02/03/2020
Result: Held Off the Record
02/03/2020 Plea Agreement Index # 6
02/03/2020 Statement of Rights Index # 7
02/03/2020 Application - Agreement for Deferred Payment Index # 8
10/18/2020 Sent to Collections
02/10/2021 Update sent to Collections
03/07/2021 Update sent to Collections

 

[MrsWatson]

Thanks for the explanation, @Tippy Lynn.

This is not looking good for LE.

Again.

MOO

 

[branmuffin]

Maybe it's time America dispenses with the criminality associated with personal weed use. It would free up the courts and not be a petty crime that could affect a person's future endeavors. I can't figure out the second charge. Was he playing loud music, yelling or what? At that age a more effective punishment would be making them pick up dog poop in a public park.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Schools closed, businesses damaged as unrest breaks out in Brooklyn Center following police shooting

 

[SuziQ]

I'm going to wait for the full story.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

I'm going to wait for the full story.

I'm trying to gather what I can and not jump to conclusions before we know more as well.

 

[Inthedetails]

I'm trying to gather what I can and not jump to conclusions before we know more as well.

Me too. I think we're missing a few crucial chunks of information. What we do know doesn't make sense.

 

[Inthedetails]

It usually states if there's a warrant. Looks like there was a warrant issued, served and returned in December 2019 for failing to appear and bail was posted as well. There was a plea agreement and he was convicted for this charge in February 2020. I don't see an active or outstanding warrant.

Yes, both misdemeanors are from July 2019.

Jurisdiction State of Minnesota SCOTT COUNTY ATTORNEY
952-496-8240(W)
Case Information
Charges: WRIGHT, DAUNTE DEMETRIUS Statute Level Date Disposition Level of Sentence
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE 609.72.1(3) Misdemeanor 08/11/2019 02/03/2020 Convicted 02/03/2020 Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02
Events & Orders of the Court
DISPOSITIONS
02/03/2020
Plea (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
Guilty

02/03/2020
Disposition (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
Convicted

02/03/2020
Sentenced (Judicial Officer: Vandelist, Mark)
1. CRIM-DISORDERLY CONDUCT-OFFENSIVE/ABUSIVE/NOISY/OBSCENE
08/11/2019 (MSD) 609.72.1(3) (6097213)
Fee Totals:

Law Library Fees $13.00
Municipality Fines 2/3 $100.00
Crim/Traffic Surcharge (once per case) $75.00
Fee Totals $ $188.00
Level of Sentence:
Conviction deemed a Petty Misdemeanor pursuant to Minn. R. Crim. P 23.02

OTHER EVENTS AND HEARINGS
08/13/2019 Citation E-Filed
08/13/2019 Citation Data Summary Index # 1
08/13/2019 Notice of Hearing Index # 2
11/18/2019 CANCELED Arraignment (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Stacey, Rex D.)
Fail to appear
11/19/2019 Warrant Issued Index # 3
12/05/2019 Warrant Served
12/05/2019 Warrant Return of Service Index # 4
12/05/2019 Non-Cash Bond Posted Index # 5
02/03/2020 Case Agreement (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Vandelist, Mark)
02/03/2020 Reset by Court to 02/03/2020
Result: Held Off the Record
02/03/2020 Plea Agreement Index # 6
02/03/2020 Statement of Rights Index # 7
02/03/2020 Application - Agreement for Deferred Payment Index # 8
10/18/2020 Sent to Collections
02/10/2021 Update sent to Collections
03/07/2021 Update sent to Collections

The only thing "open" here seems to be money collections for his fees.

I don't get it.

jmo

 

[missy1974]

I'm trying to gather what I can and not jump to conclusions before we know more as well.

That's where I am too Tippy. There seems to be lots of conflicting reports already. Hoping they release more info today, or just release the dang cam footage so everyone knows what happened.

After reading/searching last night, my understanding is that he was pulled over, it was found that he had a warrant, they tried to arrest him, and he 'fled' or got back into his car, the officer shoots, Wright was able to drive a few blocks, came to a stop when hitting another car.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Brooklyn Center police shot and killed a 20-year-old man after a traffic stop Sunday, sparking protests and unrest amid already heightened tensions.

Daunte Wright, who was identified by family members, was stopped by police at around 2 p.m. as he was driving in a residential neighborhood. Brooklyn Center police said in a statement that officers discovered “an outstanding warrant” and tried to take him into custody, when he got back into his car. An officer shot Wright, who managed to drive off but crashed into another vehicle several blocks away. He was declared dead at the scene.

Fatal police shooting in Brooklyn Center sparks unrest

Katie Wright, his mother, described hearing her son talk with police over the phone during the stop, and someone telling her son not to run. She also said after being disconnected, she managed to talk with Wright’s girlfriend who was a passenger in the car.

When an officer demanded the phone be shut off, Katie Wright said she called 911 to try to find out the couple’s location. The girlfriend, who has not been named, was taken to a hospital with what police called non-life-threatening injuries.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

The only thing "open" here seems to be money collections for his fees.

I don't get it.

jmo

Unpaid fines on a couple petty misdemeanors with a total of less than $300.

I don't see an active or outstanding warrant.

I don't get it either.

 

[Inthedetails]

Unpaid fines on a couple petty misdemeanors totally less than $300.

I don't see an active or outstanding warrant.

I don't get it either.

I wonder if there was someone connected to the car registration/plate who had a warrant, but it wasn't Daunte??

Or a warrant that is so recent it's not in the system - how long does that take?

We wait for info.....


jmo

 

[Tippy Lynn]

I wonder if there was someone connected to the car registration/plate who had a warrant, but it wasn't Daunte??

Or a warrant that is so recent it's not in the system - how long does that take?

We wait for info.....


jmo

That could be? From what I've read in MSM it sounds like his mother gifted the car he was driving to him two weeks ago. He made a phone call to his mother when he was getting pulled over to ask her about insurance information.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Brooklyn Center police are expected to provide an update Monday morning following a night of unrest and protests after an officer shot a 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop.

Unrest in Brooklyn Center after Black man shot by police | kare11.com

 

[Apollo]

Court records show Wright was being sought for fleeing from law enforcement officers and for possessing a gun without a permit during an encounter with Minneapolis police in June. In that case, a statement of probable cause said police got a call about a man waving a gun who was later identified as Wright.

Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

 

[CrimeAway]

Court records show Wright was being sought for fleeing from law enforcement officers and for possessing a gun without a permit during an encounter with Minneapolis police in June. In that case, a statement of probable cause said police got a call about a man waving a gun who was later identified as Wright.

Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

If the officer yesterday knew about the previous gun issue, that might explain why he/she was extra concerned when Wright returned to the vehicle IMO.

That's conjecture at this point though, and I await more facts.

So sad