The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Wild postponed their respective games on Monday after the Daunte Wright shooting on Sunday night.
“Out of respect for the tragic events that took place yesterday at the Brooklyn Center, and after further details of this changing situation, the Twins have decided that the best thing for our fans, staff, players and community is to watch today’s game (Monday). not to play., “Minnesota said in a statement.
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The Twins would play against the Boston Red Sox. The Timberwolves would play against the Brooklyn Nets. The Wild was ready to play the St. Louis Blues.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz imposed a curfew in three counties around Minneapolis on Monday. Curfews run from 7am to 6am. The mayor, Jacob Frey, and law enforcement officials also declared a state of emergency.
“The tragic event yesterday (Sunday) involving the life of Daunte Wright is leaving our community in mourning once again,” the Timberwolves said in a statement. “After consulting with the League and state and local officials, we believe postponing tonight’s game against the Brooklyn Nets is the best decision … The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx offer our sincere condolences to the Daunte Wright family .
No rescheduling date has been announced.
The decision to postpone the game between Twins and Red Sox was made by the Twins after consulting MLB, as well as local and state officials.
Wright, a 20-year-old African-American man, died Sunday after a police officer shot him in a suburb of Brooklyn Center during a traffic stop. The Brooklyn Center police chief said the shooting was an accident because the officer involved planned to fire a tranquilizer gun. Police tried to arrest him with an outstanding warrant.
Tensions were already high in the city over the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.
Protests related to the Wright shooting are planned in downtown Minneapolis, where Target Field, the home of the Twins, is located. Prior to the announcement of the postponement, both teams had taken to the field to warm up, with the national anthem already sounding.
NHL officials said the Blues-Wild game would be moved to May 12.
“The decision was made out of respect for the community after the tragic shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,” the league said in a statement. “The National Hockey League would like to extend its sincere condolences to Daunte Wright’s family and friends.”
Information from The Associated Press was used in this note.