Shady Mtanos Chahoud

On January 29, 2026, Edina police were dispatched to [ADDRESS REDACTED], within the city of Edina, Hennepin County, on a report of a disturbance. Prior to arrival officers spoke with Victim 1 via phone. Officers learned Victim 1 got into an argument with her husband, later identified as CHAHOUD, SHADY MTANOS [DOB REDACTED], herein after Defendant. Victim 1 described Defendant becoming upset over this and pushed her down inside their home. Upon arrival officers learned there were 2 children present, as well as 2 adult witnesses.

As officers were trying to talk to Defendant, he became agitated and was grabbing at individuals on scene. Officers decided to detain Defendant and alerted him of that. Police attempted placing Defendant's arms behind his back so that he could be placed into handcuffs. Defendant slapped officers hands as they attempted to control his arms. Defendant then began swinging his hands and arms around and physically resisting being placed into handcuffs behind his back. Officers then began a physical struggle to control Defendant.

Victim Officer could feel that Defendant was grabbing the grip of their handgun on the right side of their duty belt. Officers fell to the ground with Defendant during the struggle. During this time, Victim Officer could feel that Defendant was attempting to grab the handgun in the holster and physically pull it out of the holster. Victim Officer could feel their belt being tugged. Defendant was yelling “Shoot me now!” repeatedly throughout the altercation. Defendant also said he wanted to die. Defendant is currently in custody pending charges from this incident.