Fatal Police Shooting of Daunte Wright Sparks Protests, Looting

Protests and looting broke out in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday after police fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man. Police said they stopped Wright for a traffic violation and, upon finding Wright had an outstanding warrant, attempted to arrest him. Wright then reentered his vehicle and an officer shot him, after which Wright drove several blocks before hitting another vehicle. Police said the officer, who has been placed on administrative leave, meant to shoot Wright with her taser, but accidentally used her gun instead. That night, hundreds of protesters gathered in Brooklyn Center chanting Wright’s name and throwing projectiles. Another group of protesters broke into about 20 businesses, looting some of them. Officers in riot gear used tear gas and flashbangs to disperse the crowd, and 500 National Guard troops were deployed to the area on Monday. Coverage in right-rated outlets generally focused more on the looting and violence, and coverage in left-rated outlets generally focused more on the shooting itself. By Monday afternoon, most headlines had been updated to feature the officer's intent to use her taser.