Man Armed With Chainsaw Shot by Brooklyn Center Police

Jun 12

A man armed with a chainsaw was shot by Brooklyn Center police late Wednesday night after officers responded to a domestic disturbance.

Brooklyn Center officers were dispatched around 10:28 p.m. to a home in the 3200 block of 63rd Avenue North on a report of a domestic incident.

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The scene of an officer involved shooting in Brooklyn Center. MN CRIME photo

According to the Brooklyn Center Police Department, a second caller from the same home told 911 that someone inside was armed with knives. Officers responded and, during the course of their investigation, requested crisis negotiators to assist on scene.

According to police, an adult male eventually exited the home with a chainsaw after being told he was under arrest. Officers first deployed pepper balls and 40mm less-lethal rounds in an effort to stop him. When those tactics failed to bring the man under control, officers fired their weapons and struck him.

Brooklyn Center police said he received medical aid from officers at the scene and was taken to an area hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

Multiple area law enforcement agencies assisted during the incident. Brooklyn Center police said the involved officers have been placed on critical incident leave, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now leading the investigation.

Authorities said there is no threat to the public. No further information has been released.

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