Kim Potter found guilty of first, second-degree manslaughter in death of Daunte Wright.👮🔗 A Hennepin County jury has found former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter guilty of both first- and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April 2021.

The outcome reached by the 12-person jury panel came after four days of deliberation. A pool reporter in the courtroom described Potter's demeanor as unusually calm when the verdict was read, a far cry from the emotion she showed while testifying. Defense attorney Earl Gray was visibly upset, putting his head down on a table for a moment. Daunte Wright's parents Arbuey Wright and Katie Bryant had tears in their eyes, letting out an audible cry with each guilty verdict. 

Hennepin County District Judge Chu quickly polled the jury panel to make sure their decision was unanimous, and then told the 12 that they were "heroes." 

"You did your duty. I'm so proud of you... you should be proud of yourselves," Chu said, as one juror broke into tears. "Without civic-minded citizens, our system of justice could not function." 

Judge Chu ordered Potter into custody immediately and held without bail. Defense attorneys Paul Engh and Earl Gray argued that Potter should be allowed to stay free on bail until sentencing, saying she is a law abiding person who made a mistake and will not commit any crimes while free.  

Prosecutor Matthew Frank countered by revealing that Potter is currently not living in Minnesota, and said she should remain in custody after being convicted of serious crimes.

"I cannot treat this case any differently than I would treat any other cau said, siding with the state. After discussion between Judge Chu and the attorneys sentencing for Potter was set for Friday, February 18 at 9 a.m. Engh and Gray hugged Potter in the moments before she was handcuffed by a Hennepin County deputy and led away to jail. "Love you Kim," said a male voice, likely belonging to Potter's husband, as she left the courtroom.