Former Officer Who Shot Daunte Wright to Remain Free on Bail

Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran who resigned from the Brooklyn Center police force, poses for a booking photograph at Hennepin County Jail, in Minneapolis, Minn., on April 14, 2021 in a combination of photographs. Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via Reuters

The former police officer who fatally shot a man during a traffic stop in Minnesota over the weekend was ordered on April 15 to appear in court next month.

In a brief appearance via Zoom, Kim Potter was told to appear on May 17 in person before Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu, unless other arrangements are made with the judge.