Monday's sporting events in Minnesota were postponed following the shooting of a Black man by a police officer. "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Daunte Wright during this difficult time." — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 12, 2021The tragedy involving Wright occurred as the trial of former Minneapolis police office Derek Chauvin continues in Minneapolis. Statement from the #Vikings on the senseless killing of Daunte Wright pic.twitter.com/7G6feIC6L7 — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 13, 2021Brooklyn Center police chief Tim Gannon said the shooting of Wright was "accidental," and that the female officer meant to use a Taser and not her handgun. NFL side Minnesota Vikings said in a statement on Tuesday: "We are heartbroken by the senseless killing of Daunte Wright.
Source: Sky sports April 12, 2021 19:52 UTC