Brooklyn Center Mayor: ‘I Urge You to Protest Peacefully and Without Violence’

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ELLIOTT: “This has truly been a tragic and difficult week for the people of Brooklyn Center. And my heart is broken for Daunte’s family and friends. He was taken from us and from them far too soon. I share our community’s anger and sadness and shock. And my message to all who are demanding justice for him and for his family is this. Your voices have been heard. Now, the eyes of the world are watching Brooklyn Center. And I urge you to protest peacefully and without violence. Let us show the best of our community. And to the Wright family, I know that there is nothing I can say or do that will bring Daunte back or ease your grief. But I promise you this. His death will not go in vain. And as we navigate this challenge, we are going to strive to ensure the safety of our residents and our staff, including our public safety officers. And we are working to safeguard our businesses and other gathering places from damage. With the news of the decision to charge the former Brooklyn Center police officer with manslaughter comes a prolonged period of continued grieving, hurt and understandable anger.”