Derek Chauvin Biography: Age, Net Worth, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Crime, Arrest, Conviction

Derek Chauvin was a former American police officer with the Minneapolis Police Department who was convicted of murdering George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, in May 2020.

Chauvin was recorded kneeling on Floyd‘s neck for over 9 minutes during an arrest, despite Floyd‘s pleas that he could not breathe. Floyd‘s death sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the United States and around the world.

Profile

• Full Name: Derek Michael Chauvin
• Stage Name: Derek Chauvin
• Born: March 19, 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Oakdale, Minnesota, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former American police officer and convicted murderer
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parent: Carolyn Pawlenty
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Kellie Chauvin (divorced)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000

Early Life and Education

Derek Michael Chauvin was born on March 19, 1976, in Oakdale, Minnesota, United States. His mother, Carolyn Pawlenty, was a housewife, and his father was a certified public accountant, though his father’s name is not widely known.

Chauvin grew up in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. His parents divorced when he was seven years old, and they were granted joint custody of him. It is unknown if Chauvin has any siblings.

Chauvin attended Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, but did not graduate. Instead, he later earned a GED certificate in 1994. He also earned a certificate in quantity food preparation at Dakota County Technical College and worked as a prep cook at McDonald’s and Tinucci’s buffet restaurant.

From 1995 to 1999, Chauvin attended Inver Hills Community College. He later transferred to Metropolitan State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement in 2006. Chauvin is of white ethnicity and practiced Christianity.

Career

Derek Chauvin joined the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) in 2001 after applying in September 2000. During his time on the force, he was involved in three police shootings, one of which was fatal. He received medals of valor in 2006 and 2008 for incidents where he used deadly force.

Chauvin had a history of disciplinary issues within the MPD, with 18 complaints filed against him, though most were not sustained. He did receive two letters of reprimand for misconduct.

On May 25, 2020, Chauvin was one of four officers involved in the arrest of George Floyd. During the arrest, Chauvin knelt on Floyd‘s neck for approximately nine minutes, despite Floyd‘s repeated pleas that he could not breathe.

Floyd‘s death sparked widespread protests across the United States and around the world against police brutality and racial injustice. Chauvin was charged with murder and manslaughter in connection with Floyd‘s death. In April 2021, Chauvin was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to 22.5 years in prison.

Social Media

Derek Chauvin does not have any active social media accounts.

Personal Life

Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was previously married to Kellie Chauvin. Kellie Chauvin is a real estate agent and photographer who is a Hmong refugee from Laos. She won the “Mrs. Minnesota” beauty pageant in 2018.

Derek and Kellie Chauvin were married in 2010, and their marriage lasted over 10 years. They did not have any children together, though Kellie Chauvin had two children from a previous marriage.

Their relationship later ended, and Kellie filed for divorce the day before Derek Chauvin was arrested for the murder of George Floyd. Their divorce was finalized in February 2021. At present, Derek Chauvin is single, as his marriage to Kellie Chauvin has been dissolved.

Net Worth

Derek Chauvin‘s net worth was estimated to be around $500,000 prior to his trial and conviction for the murder of George Floyd. However, this figure is likely to have been significantly reduced due to the substantial legal fees and other expenses associated with his high-profile case.