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This image provided by the Minnesota Department of Corrections shows Kim Potter, the Minnesota police officer who mistook her gun for a Taser and killed Daunte Wright in 2021. Potter was released from prison early Monday, April 24, 2023. The Minnesota Department of Corrections said Potter was set free around 4 a.m. “out of an abundance of caution.” The department confirmed Friday she would be released Monday but declined to say what time out of security concerns. (Minnesota Department of Corrections via AP)

Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright freed after 16 months

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This image provided by the Minnesota Department of Corrections shows Kim Potter. The former Brooklyn Center Police Officer is scheduled to be released from prison on Monday, April 24, 2023. Potter was sentenced to two years in prison in February 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright. She shot Wright and said she confused her Taser with her handgun. (Minnesota Department of Corrections via AP)

Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright to be released after serving 16 months

By Steve Karnowski and Jim Salter - Associated Press

Katie and Aubrey Wright, parents of Daunte Wright, hug at a vigil honoring Daunte Wright, on the one-year anniversary of his death Monday, April 11, 2022, in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Wright was fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer during a traffic stop. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Daunte Wright’s mother detained after recording traffic stop

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In this screen grab from video, Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu presides over court in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. (Court TV, via AP, Pool, File)

Family: Judge in Potter case swayed by ‘white woman tears’

By Steve Karnowski - Associated Press

In this screen grab from video, Katie Wright, mother of Daunte Wright, wipes away a tear as she speaks during the sentencing hearing of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter Feb. 18, 2022 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Potter, who said she confused her Taser and her handgun before shooting Wright during a traffic stop, was convicted of first- and second-degree manslaughter in Wright. (Court TV via AP, Pool, File)

Daunte Wright’s mother angered by Potter’s smiling mug shot

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In this screen grab from video, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter stands with defense attorney Earl Gray, as the verdict is read Dec. 23, 2021, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Prosecutors say Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who was convicted of manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright should face a sentence above the state's guidelines. But defense attorneys for Kim Potter say she should get a lower sentence — or even probation. (Court TV via AP, Pool, File)

Daunte Wright’s mother says she can’t forgive ex-Minneapolis cop

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber - Associated Press

In this image taken from video, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter testifies during her trial, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. Potter, who is white, is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist, in the suburb of Brooklyn Center. Potter has said she meant to use her Taser – but grabbed her handgun instead – after Wright tried to drive away as officers were trying to arrest him. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Minneapolis-area police officer guilty of manslaughter in shooting death of Black motorist

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Protesters gather alongside the family of Daunte Wright outside of the Hennepin County Government Center on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in Minneapolis. Former Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter, who is white, is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting of Wright, a Black motorist, in the suburb of Brooklyn Center. Potter has said she meant to use her Taser – but grabbed her handgun instead – after Wright tried to drive away as officers were trying to arrest him. (AP Photo/Christian Monterrosa)

Kim Potter jury returns for fourth day of deliberations

By Amy Forliti - Associated Press

In this screen grab from video, Assistant Attorney General Erin Eldridge delivers closing arguments Dec. 20, 2021, in former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter's trial for the April 11, 2021, death of Daunte Wright, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Jury at Kim Potter’s trial in Daunte Wright’s death returns Tuesday

By Amy Forliti and Scott Bauer - Associated Press

In this image taken from video, former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter testifies during her trial, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, in Minneapolis. Potter is charged with first- and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist, in the suburb of Brooklyn Center. Potter has said she meant to use her Taser – but grabbed her handgun instead – after Wright tried to drive away as officers were trying to arrest him. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Kim Potter, who killed Daunte Wright, testifies at her trial

By Amy Forliti and Scott Bauer - Associated Press

In this screen grab taken from video, Arbuey Wright, father of Daunte Wright testifies, as Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu presides over court Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter in the April 11, 2021, death of Daunte Wright, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Prosecution rests case against Kim Potter in Daunte Wright’s death

By Scott Bauer and Steve Karnowski - Associated Press

In this screen grab from video, Dr. Lorren Jackson, assistant medical examiner at Hennepin County, testifies as Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu presides over court Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter in the April 11, 2021, death of Daunte Wright, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. (Court TV via AP, Pool)

Potter trial jurors see differences between gun, Taser

By Amy Forliti and Steve Karnowski - Associated Press

Posters stand on the south lawn Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis where jury selection begins for former suburban Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter, who says she meant to grab her Taser instead of her handgun when she shot and killed motorist Daunte Wright. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

With jury set, Kim Potter trial turns to opening statements

By Amy Forliti and Steve Karnowski - Associated Press

This file booking photo provided by the Hennepin County, Minn., Sheriff shows Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer. Potter faces a pretrial hearing Monday, May 17, 2021, for charges of manslaughter in Daunte Wright's death during a traffic stop April 11 in Brooklyn Center. (Hennepin County Sheriff via AP, File)

Kim Potter, former officer charged in death of Daunte Wright, to appear in court

By Amy Forliti - Associated Press

FILE - This booking photo released by the Hennepin County, Minn., Sheriff shows Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center, Minn., police officer. Prosecutor Pete Orput will be handling the case against Potter, who is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright, during a traffic stop on April 11, 2021 in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center. (Hennepin County Sheriff via AP)

Commendations, minor reprimands for officer in Wright death

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