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Gunman Who Posed As Cop to Target Lawmakers Identified; Manhunt Underway
Boelter is being actively sought in connection with the overnight shootings at the homes of State Representative Melissa Hortman and State Senator John Hoffman.
Gunman Posing as Cop Targets Lawmakers in Fatal Overnight Attacks
The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV with a push-bumper, a spotlight on the drivers’ side, and red-and-blue flashing lights mounted on both the dash and rear window.
Man Armed With Chainsaw Shot by Brooklyn Center Police
A man armed with a chainsaw was shot by Brooklyn Center police late Wednesday night after officers responded to a domestic disturbance.
Feds Charge Two Linked to Graduation Ceremony Shootings
Hamza Abdirashiid Said, 20, and Amiir Mawlid Ali, 18, were each charged this week in U.S. District Court with unlawful possession of a machinegun.
Man Killed by Deputies, Woman Found Dead After Disturbance
Two people are dead after a reported domestic disturbance and an officer-involved shooting Tuesday evening in Freeborn County.
CHARGES: Man Shot at Car, Hit Woman & Nearly Missed Kids
According to the criminal complaint, 28-year-old Thomas John Jones is charged with six felony counts, including five counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of firearm possession by a prohibited person.
2 Charged After Gunfire Erupts on Saint Paul Street last week
Two men are charged after a shooting last week in a Saint Paul neighborhood left homes damaged and two teenagers with gunshot wounds to the neck.
Teen Pleads Guilty in Coon Rapids Shooting Over Vape Sale
Nasiah Edward Hinton pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in connection to the Sept. 27, 2024, shooting that left a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound that nearly struck his heart.
Teen Shot in Maple Grove, Another Wounded in Brooklyn Park
No additional details about suspects or possible arrests have been released. There was no publicly available evidence as of publication to confirm a possible connection between the shootings.
MPD: Minneapolis Father Kills Toddler in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Officers were dispatched just after midnight to the 2900 block of Colfax Avenue North, where they found both the man and child dead from gunshot wounds.
Blaine Police Investigating Deadly Shooting Outside Mall
When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old male victim suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Ex-Trooper Dies by Self-Inflicted Gunshot After Domestic Assault, BCA Says
Just after 9 p.m. on Monday, June 2, officers from the Paynesville Police Department, Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and Cold Spring Police Department were dispatched to a home on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue.
BCA Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Paynesville
Officers were dispatched just after 9 p.m. to a home on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue in Paynesville after a woman reported being assaulted by a man inside the residence.
Man Charged After 2 Shot Outside Graduation at Mariucci Arena
Hamza Abdirashid Said is charged with three felony counts including first-degree assault causing great bodily harm, second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and illegal possession of a machine gun or conversion kit.
Woman Dead, 6 Hurt in Chaotic Minneapolis Park Shooting
Minneapolis officers responded to 911 calls initially reporting gunfire, which were quickly updated to indicate multiple people had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a chaotic scene with more than 100 people still in the area.
Saint Paul PD: Man Dead in West Side Shooting, Suspect At large
Around 2:30 p.m. on May 28, officers were notified that a man had arrived at Regions Hospital with a gunshot wound to his torso. Despite efforts by hospital staff, the man was pronounced dead.
Man Who Fired at Truck During Alleged Theft Pleads Guilty to Murder
A Richfield man has pleaded guilty to second-degree unintentional murder after a confrontation last winter.
2 Teens Struck by Gunfire in Minneapolis
Two teenage boys were shot in Minneapolis early Sunday afternoon, police say. Authorities believe both teens were injured in the same incident, with one suffering life-threatening injuries.
Teen Takes Plea Deal in Minneapolis Mass Shooting That Injured 9
Demario Lee Dempsey, now 18, admitted in court to three counts of attempted second-degree murder for his role in the Aug. 20, 2023, shooting near East Franklin Ave. & Chicago Ave.
Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Coon Rapids Standoff
Officers arrived and tried to make contact with the suspect from outside the house. Police heard a woman screaming before both the woman and the second man exited the home.