3 Arrested After Brooklyn Park Carjacking, Pistol-Whipping
Photo from Brooklyn Center PD
Police arrested three suspects and recovered four firearms outside the Brooklyn Center Sun Foods, 6350 Brooklyn Blvd., around 8 p.m. Friday after an armed carjacking and ensuing vehicle pursuit.
Brooklyn Park police said the victim was pistol-whipped by one of the suspects during a carjacking on the 7600 block of Jolly Ln. around 7:50 p.m. Friday.
Officers found the vehicle on the 5800 block of 73rd Ave. N. shortly after the incident was reported and engaged pursuit.
Officers used a PIT maneuver to disable the vehicle on the 6300 block of Brooklyn Blvd., outside the Sun Foods in Brooklyn Center, and took three adult male suspects into custody.
Police also recovered four firearms from inside the vehicle, including one gun that was reported stolen.
The victim was transported to the hospital for injuries from the assault. The extent of the victim’s injuries was not released by police.
The Minnesota State Patrol air unit and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office assisted Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park officers.
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