Officer who shot Wright to face 2nd-degree manslaughter charge

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput on Wednesday said he is filing a second-degree manslaughter charge against former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

This is the afternoon MPR News update for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, hosted by Catharine Richert.

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