Attorney Ben Crump has been retained by Daunte Wright’s family, according to a statement released by his law office and shared with the Black Information Network. Crump represented the family of George Floyd who was killed in the same county as Daunte last May.

“Daunte Wright is yet another young Black man killed at the hands of those who have sworn to protect and serve all of us –– not just the whitest among us. As Minneapolis and the rest of the country continue to deal with the tragic killing of George Floyd, now we must also mourn the loss of this young man and father.

"This level of lethal force was entirely preventable and inhumane. What will it take for law enforcement to stop killing people of color? The growing number of Black men and women who have been killed or harmed by police is far too hefty a price for the equality we are seeking. We join Daunte’s family in demanding justice for him, and holding those responsible for his death accountable,” the statement reads.

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