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Daunte Wright's family gathers in Minneapolis for funeral: Recap

Daunte Wright, 20, was shot dead by a Minnesota officer at a traffic stop.

ByEmily Shapiro
Last Updated: April 23, 2021, 6:26 AM EDT

Family and friends of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man shot dead by a Minnesota police officer on April 11, gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday for his funeral.

Wright, who leaves behind a 2-year-old son, was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center police officer during an afternoon traffic stop.

The officer claimed she mistook her gun for a Taser. The officer resigned from the department and on April 14 she was charged with second-degree manslaughter.

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A beloved father, son and brother

Daunte Wright was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was raised in Minneapolis, where he moved when he was 7 years old.

He’s survived by his son, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents and great-grandmother.

Father Aubrey Wright and sister Diamond Wright arrive for a funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries on April 22, 2021, in Minneapolis.
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Rev. Al Sharpton and Wright's brother Damik Bryant arrive for the funeral held for Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries on April 22, 2021, in Minneapolis.
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"He was a beloved son, a loving father to his two-year-old son, an adored brother and role model, especially to his younger sister," the funeral card said. "Daunte was taken from his family and friends too soon and leaves a hole in their heart that will never be filled."