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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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Apr 22, 2021, 1:53 PM EDT

George Floyd's family attends funeral

Relatives of George Floyd are attending the service.

One of George Floyd's brothers, Terrence Floyd, said he had an "emotional" conversation with Wright's mother.

Brandon Williams, nephew of George Floyd, displays the program for the funeral services of Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, April 22, 2021.
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Members of George Floyd's family, from right, Philonise Floyd, Keeta Floyd, Rodney Floyd and Brandon Williams attend the funeral services of Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, April 22, 2021.
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"Just 11 months, not even a year ago, our family was in the same situation and going day by day," Floyd said on ABC's "The View" Wednesday. "I basically just prayed with her and told -- just consoled her. I did to her what we wanted people to do for us."

PHOTO: George Floyd's family Philonise Floyd, Keeta Floyd, Brandon Williams, Rodney Floyd at the funeral of Daunte Wright, in Minneapolis, April 22, 2021.
George Floyd's family Philonise Floyd, Keeta Floyd, Brandon Williams, Rodney Floyd at the funeral of Daunte Wright, in Minneapolis, April 22, 2021.
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Apr 22, 2021, 1:41 PM EDT

Minnesota politicians arrive

Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are joining Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar at the funeral.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz before funeral services for Daunte Wright at Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, April 22, 2021.
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"Nothing can bring Daunte back to his loved ones," Walz tweeted Thursday. "But we will continue working to enact meaningful, lasting police accountability and reform."

Apr 22, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT

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."