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A Minnesota police officer is facing criminal charges in connection with a high-speed chase that killed the uncle of Darnella Frazier, who was thrown into the spotlight after she recorded the officer-involved death of George Floyd on Memorial Day last year.
Minneapolis Police Officer Brian Cummings is facing one count of second-degree manslaughter and one of criminal vehicular homicide in the death of Leneal Frazier, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced on Friday.
Minneapolis Officer Brian Cummings
According to the criminal complaint, Cummings was pursuing a stolen vehicle on July 6 when his cruiser slammed into the driver’s side of Frazier’s Jeep at around 80 mph. He died as a result of injuries sustained during the crash.
In the moments before the deadly collision, officials said Cummings raced through stop signs, red lights, and partially obstructed intersections “at or approaching 100 mph.”
“Police are supposed to protect and serve citizens, and to act in a manner consistent with their sworn oath to do so,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said “Officer Cummings’ actions deviated from his oath and his negligence caused the death of Leneal Frazier.”
Minnesota police officer facing criminal charges for high-speed chase that killed uncle of Darnella Frazier