In Mayor Mike Elliots's statement "I understand this has been a long week for our Brooklyn center residents however it is important to keep everyone safe".

The curfew which began at 11 p.m on Monday is said to last until 6 a.m on Tuesday

Following the death of a 20 years-old Daunte Wright who was shot dead by police officer Kim Potter during a traffic stop over a week ago

There have been nightly demonstrations at the Brooklyn center Police Department.

Law enforcement from several agencies, including the BCPD, Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota State Patrol and others have been stationed at the department

Some night away authorities clashed with protesters where hundreds were arrested the previous week's rallies

Although many were released without charges

Kim Potter was charged with second degree manslaughter. She and police chief Tim Gannon both resigned after Wright's death.