Minneapolis officer charged in crash that killed innocent driver during pursuit
Source: NBC News
The July 6 crash killed Leneal Frazier, who not involved in the chase. He was the uncle of the woman who filmed George Floyd's killing.
In the July 9, 2021 file photo, from left, Cheryl Frazier, sister of Leneal Frazier; Orlando Frazier, brother of Leneal; and Jamie Bradford,, daughter of Leneal, embrace one another during a news conference outside of City Hall in Minneapolis.Antranik Tavitian / Star Tribune via AP, file
Oct. 23, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
By Phil Helsel
A Minneapolis police officer who killed an innocent driver during a July pursuit has been criminally charged, prosecutors said Friday.
Officer Brian Cummings, 37, was chasing a stolen vehicle early July 6 at around 90 mph in a residential neighborhood before going against a red light and slamming into a Jeep, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said.
Freeman called it "culpable and gross negligence" that ended in the death of driver Leneal Frazier, 40.
"That's tragic, that’s criminal, that's why we charged," Freeman said.
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Minneapolis police officer charged in July crash that killed Leneal Frazier
Photo: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Brian Cummings.
Tommy Wiita & Callan Gray
Updated: October 22, 2021 10:38 PM
Created: October 22, 2021 09:59 AM
A Minneapolis police officer has been charged in connection with a crash that killed 40-year-old Leneal Frazier this past summer. Frazier was the uncle of Darnella Frazier, the teenager who recorded the viral video of George Floyd's death.
Court records show Brian Cummings has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide after crashing his squad car into a vehicle, causing the death of Frazier.
“I miss my dad,” said Lanesha Frazier, his oldest daughter. “I’m devastated that he’s not even here.”
She learned of the charges against Cummings through the news, describing it as “the best surprise.” Family members told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they did not hear from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office on Friday.
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