Here's How Burnsville PD Has Prepped For Potential Civil Unrest

Burnsville MN

13 April, 2021

2:21 PM

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BURNSVILLE, MN— Following the fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, civil unrest has unfolded as people have taken to the streets in protest. Though much of the civil unrest has occurred in Brooklyn Center, police departments throughout the Twin Cities, including Burnsville's department, have prepped for the possibility of civil unrest occurring in their cities. This civil unrest follows in the wake of civil unrest last summer after the killing of George Floyd. The killing of Wright also occurred within the timeframe of the trial of Derek Chauvin, who is the officer accused in the killing and had his knee on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes. Shannon Siem, sergeant for Burnsville's police department, told Patch that the department is currently increasing staffing around the clock for the time being. Patch has so far not seen any events planned in Burnsville to honor Wright and demand justice for his death. Events for the time being appear to be scheduled in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, but Patch will update the story with any new information. As for Dakota County, IDEA will be hosting a peaceful protest in front of Hastings' City Hall on Sunday. The civil unrest is in response to Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter fatally shooting Daunte Wright, 20, on Sunday. The police chief, Tim Gannon, said in a press conference that he believes Potter meant to tase Wright, but accidentally pulled out her gun and shot him instead. Both Potter and Gannon resigned Tuesday. In response to the civil unrest Sunday and Monday, Walz issued a curfew for Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, and Dakota counties, but the curfew will not be extended to Tuesday night. See also: Daunte Wright Was A 'Wonderful Father': Brother Photos: Civil Unrest In Brooklyn Center After Police Shooting Photos: Day 2 Of Protests Over Brooklyn Center Police Shooting