Daunte Wright had multiple criminal charges on record when he was pulled over, court documents show

Published April 14, 2021 6:08pm ET



Daunte Wright had multiple criminal charges on his record when he was pulled over and fatally shot by police.

Wright, the 20-year-old black man who was shot by in an apparent accidental discharge, had previously been charged with first-degree aggravated robbery, fleeing from police, and possession of a handgun without a permit. Wright also had a warrant for his arrest out at the time of his fatal shooting after failing to appear in court for the fleeing and weapons charges.

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