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2 Arrested After Suspects Fire at Deputies in Appleton Standoff
The incident drew a large police response and is now under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Suspect Charged for Pointing Gun at Resident During Roseville Standoff
Prosecutors charged Wendell Terrell Brown, of Maplewood, with possession of a firearm by a person prohibited due to a prior crime of violence and second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.
VIDEO: Person Saved After Cutting Throat Outside Minneapolis Hospital
The sheriff's office said deputies assigned to the hospital responded Thursday morning after a person blocked traffic and was observed actively cutting themself on the head with multiple knives.
Charges Filed in Armed Standoff at Minneapolis Group Home
Police were called to the residence after reports that a male occupant was threatening roommates with a shotgun and that a round may have been fired inside the home.
Arson Charges Filed After 18-Hour Barricade in Nowthen
Clinten Michael Larson was taken into custody Friday, Dec. 19, following a barricade situation at a residence in the 18800 block of Jasper Street NW.
Anoka County Standoff Ends After 18-Hour SWAT Operation
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says the incident began Thursday just before 6 p.m., when the Emergency Communications center received a call from a homeowner in the 18800 block of Jasper Street NW.
Armed Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Northfield Standoff
Around 2:45 p.m., Northfield police investigators and officers arrived at an apartment in the 1300 block of Heritage Drive to execute the warrant.
Man Pleads Guilty After Firing at Oakdale Police During 2024 Standoff
Devione Leeante Malone, of Saint Paul, admitted to two counts of first-degree attempted murder, four counts of first-degree assault, and one count of illegally possessing a firearm.
Officer Fires at Armed Man During Rochester Standoff
Officers were first dispatched around 10:45 p.m. Saturday to a home in the 3800 block of Willow Ridge Drive Southwest for a reported domestic dispute. Initial info indicated a man involved was armed with a knife, but he left the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived.
Burnsville Standoff Ends With Suspect Found Dead in Home
Multiple law enforcement and emergency vehicles responded to the area, including two armored BearCat vehicles and the Burnsville Police Mobile Command Center.
2 Found Dead After Armed Standoff Response in Ramsey
Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, officers from multiple jurisdictions responded to a report of a man with a gun near the 15200 block of Snowy Owl Street NW in Ramsey.
Man Arrested After Pursuit, Standoff in Minnetonka
The incident began around 10:15 p.m. on April 8, 2025, when a Minnetonka officer on patrol observed a driver making several traffic violations in the area of I-394 and Hopkins Crossroad.
No Arrests Made After Domestic Incident, Saint Paul Standoff
Officers arrived at the scene on the 1900 block of Wilson Avenue around 4 p.m. and met with the victim outside the residence. She said her ex-partner was inside and may have been armed with a firearm.
Suspect Found Dead After Maplewood Standoff
Believing the suspect was armed, officers quickly evacuated the victim and attempted to make contact with the man in the basement but received no response. SWAT activated and a perimeter was set up around the home.
Burnsville Standoff Ends with Suspect in Custody, 2 Kids Safe
Burnsville police responded to the 1800 block of Country View Drive shortly before 4:45 p.m. and secured the area, closing parts of County Road 11 and Country View and activating a shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents.
Stearns County Armed Standoff Ends After Suspect Fires on SWAT
Deputies on scene determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect for domestic assault. When contacted by phone, he refused to come outside, made threats and claimed to have multiple firearms.
Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested After Standoff in Red Wing
A man is in custody and a woman has been found dead after a lengthy standoff in Red Wing, authorities said.
Eagan Man Charged After Burglary, 9-Hour Standoff
A 33-year-old man has been charged after an alleged burglary Sunday morning led to a 9-hour long standoff at an Eagan home and the deployment of a SWAT team and armored vehicle.
Eagan Police Arrest Man After Long-Running Standoff
Police arrested a man Sunday night after a long-running standoff near Emerald Ln. & Diamond Dr., with a wide perimeter and the surrounding neighborhood blocked off for much of the day.
Police Fatally Shoot Suspect During Minneapolis Standoff
A man believed to have initially fired gunshots in an apartment in Minneapolis on Wednesday night was fatally shot by officers early Thursday after a standoff. As officers were responding to a 911 caller hearing gunfire inside the apartment building at 904 21st. Ave. S. shortly before 9:40 p.m., they heard at least four more.