MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The scheduled Monday matchup of the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox is currently postponed following the officer-involved shooting death of Daunte Wright.
The game was scheduled for Monday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. As of 1:30 p.m., the game had yet to start. The MLB website reported a “delayed start.”
This comes as tensions are raised once again after a police-involved fatal shooting. On Sunday afternoon, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was shot and killed in a traffic stop in the Brooklyn Center area.
Unrest followed the shooting, with some looting and property damage reported.
“Out of respect for the tragic events that occurred yesterday in Brooklyn Center, and following the additional details in this evolving situation, the Minnesota Twins have decided it is in the best interests of our fans, staff, players and community to not play today’s game,” the league said in a statement. “The decision was made by the Minnesota Twins after consultation with Major League Baseball, and local and state officials. Information regarding the rescheduling of today’s game, and corresponding ticket details, will be released in the near future. The Minnesota Twins organization extends its sympathies to the family of Daunte Wright.”
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Source: CBS Minnesota
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