Local protestors respond to the shooting of Daunte Wright
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — Dozens of protestors gathered in Mankato Monday to protest the shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center.
Protestors are chanting, “Say his name, Daunte Wright” @KEYCNewsNow pic.twitter.com/PEhWdLcdxu
— Holly Bernstein (@holly_bernstein) April 12, 2021
Stand Up! Mankato led the group, which started at Veterans Memorial Bridge at around 5:00 p.m.
Speakers stood in the median addressing members of the crowd, who stood on both sides of the bridge.
Protestors are walking downtown now @KEYCNewsNow pic.twitter.com/GUhQAUxmyd
— Holly Bernstein (@holly_bernstein) April 12, 2021
Protestors then marched into downtown Mankato, where they eventually stopped at the Mankato Public Safety Center.
Protestors continue to say Daunte Wright’s name outside Mankato Public Safety @KEYCNewsNow pic.twitter.com/uAqHdkedYz
— Holly Bernstein (@holly_bernstein) April 12, 2021
The protest, which lasted approximately an hour and 45 minutes, was peaceful throughout the evening.
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