American police officer, Kim Potter who shot a black man during a traffic stop, is married to a retired police officer. Here is everything you need to know about her trial update and verdict.
Kimberly Potter, also known as Kim Potter, is a former 26-year veteran cop who was accused of second-degree manslaughter on April 11, 2021, murder of Daunte Wright.
The mayor announced Tuesday that Kimberly who was the city’s police chief who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb has resigned.
Sadly, the death of the 20-year-old Black man has jolted a city that was already reeling from the death of George Floyd, who died about 10 miles away during a police arrest last May, sparking nationwide rallies demanding for an end to racial injustice and police violence.
A decision has been reached in the trial of Kim Potter, the former police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in April after seeming to mistake her gun for her Taser. The verdict will be announced after 1:30 p.m. Central time. https://t.co/UAPUfUBxDy
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 23, 2021
Is Kim Potter Still Married? Children And Family
Kim Potter is a family woman who is married and also has children.
Potter has two adult sons, according to the Star Tribune. Her sons are said to be in their early 20s. One of her sons is serving in the Marine Corps.
According to reports, her family resides in a different Minneapolis suburb.
However, due to the commotion following Potter’s arrest, her home is now surrounded by concrete barriers and metal fencing.
We have a single tear! Kim Potter is a damn Karen. I’m over it. pic.twitter.com/NNNttWjS8H
— Jay Perk ? (@JohnathanPerk) December 17, 2021
Where Is Husband Jeffrey Potter Now?
Kim Potter has been married to her husband Jeffery Potter for nearly 25 years, according to Potter.
Her husband, Jeff, is a retired police officer who now works for a healthcare system.
Former police officer Jeffrey Potter served for 28 years in the Fridley Police Department in Minnesota before retiring in 2017.
On the other hand, officer Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the police department, handed in her letter of resignation to Mayor Mike Elliott on Tuesday morning, according to a press conference.
#Minnesota cop #KimPotter looking like she went to the Kyle Rittenhouse school of bad trial acting, as she testified in her trial for killing Black youth #DaunteWright
Do you all see any tears? pic.twitter.com/ccnSXnWseN
— Tariq Nasheed ?? (@tariqnasheed) December 17, 2021
Kim Potter Trial Update And Verdict
Kim Potter was arrested on April 13 and is still standing trial.
On Friday, December 17, 2021, she gave her first testimony in her own defense.
As per the reports, the jury had deliberated about 27 hours in the trial of Kim for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
In addition, the jury sent the court a note midway through the process wondering what they should do if they can’t reach a verdict.
Potter, 49, is accused of manslaughter in the first and second degrees.