Michael Allen Papes

On 01/01/2026 at approximately 1101 hours, Brooklyn Center police officers responded to a report of an assault at a group home located at 33** 62nd Ave N in Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County. Upon arrival, officers met with a known adult female, Victim herein, who is a staff member at the group home. Victim stated that a group home resident, Michael Allen Papes, [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, had chased her with a knife and threatened to kill her. Officers were advised that Defendant had locked himself in his room.

Officers approached Defendant’s room and discovered it to be locked with Defendant inside. Officers began negotiating with Defendant to exit the room. Officers eventually removed the bedroom door, at which point Defendant emerged and began striking officers with a large wooden stick. Officers then deployed multiple tasers and were able to subdue and arrest Defendant. Officers then searched Defendant’s room and found multiple knives. Defendant is currently in custody.