National Guard Presence Increases in Response to Protests in Brooklyn Center

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3 年前

The Minnesota National Guard said it would double its presence in Brooklyn Center on April 12, in response to protests following the death of Daunte Wright.

In a press conference on Monday, a spokesman for the National Guard said personnel would increase from 500 to more than 1,000 in the area.

This footage, posted on Facebook by Jasmine Booker, shows a large National Guard presence gathered at a car park in Brooklyn Center.

Police used tear gas as demonstrators gathered in large numbers in Brooklyn Center on Monday night, despite a 7 pm curfew.

Demonstrations began after a police officer fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop on April 11. Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting as an “accidental discharge”, saying to reporters that the officer in question drew a hand gun instead of a Taser. Credit: Jasmine Booker via Storyful