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Anoka police investigating shooting that injured 1
ANOKA, Minn. — Police in Anoka are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday evening.The Anoka Police Department says it received a report of a shooting shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of Sixth Avenue North and Jackson Street.Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at the time, police say.Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
Transgender woman and Trevor Project volunteer Liara Kaylee Tsai killed in Minnesota
Liara Kaylee Tsai, a 35-year-old transgender woman who was a well-regarded Trevor Project volunteer, was killed in Minnesota last week, and her former romantic partner is charged with second-degree murder. Tsai, who lived in Minneapolis, was found in the back seat of a car driven by that partner, Margot Lewis,...
Cat thrown from 12th floor apartment balcony in Minneapolis survives
MINNEAPOLIS – Officials at the Minneapolis City Animal Care and Control agency say an investigation is ongoing after reports that a cat was thrown from the 12th-floor balcony of an apartment. Rue, a year-old tabby-and-white cat, survived the fall thanks to a series of surgeries — her injuries include...
HCSO: Body Found Near Maple Grove Rest Stop
An investigation is underway into the discovery of a body found near a Maple Grove rest stop. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office says the body was found in a stormwater retention pond near the Elm Creek Rest Area off Interstate 94. Law enforcement was notified at approximately 3:35 p.m....
MN deputy recognized for helping trooper under fire during Sturgis shooting
(FOX 9) - An Anoka County Sheriff's deputy has been recognized as the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association's 2024 Officer of the Year. Tanner Shipman earned this title while off-duty at last year's Sturgis Rally, where he ran to help a South Dakota State Trooper who was being shot at by 28-year-old Wyatt Fluty.
Daunte Demetrious Wright (2000-2021)
Daunte Demetrious Wright, a 20-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Wright was born on October 27, 2000, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to parents Katie Wright and Aubrey Wright. He had two siblings and attended Patrick Henry High School in 2019 before dropping out.
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
Brooklyn Park Police: Man Shot Would Not Help Officers with Investigation
Brooklyn Park police are investigating a shooting in which one man was shot at an apartment complex. Officers responded at around 2:10 a.m. Saturday to the Autumn Ridge Apartments, located at 8508 63rd Ave. N. When they arrived, officers located one person shot and began providing aid to him. The...
Minneapolis police say 11- and 15-year-old among those fleeing after stolen Kia crashes into squad car
MINNEAPOLIS — Police say they're still seeking at least one of five people who fled a stolen vehicle after it crashed into two other vehicles, including a Minneapolis police squad car, Sunday evening. The youngest person who fled the scene was an 11-year-old boy, police say.The crash happened after 6 p.m. near the intersection of 29th Avenue North and Emerson Avenue North. Investigators say that they had earlier been tracking a report of an abandoned, stolen Kia in that area, but when they arrived there was no sign of the vehicle.A squad was parked at the scene when the Kia...
“Less-lethal” Weapons and the death of Linda Tirado
On May 29, 2020, author, journalist and photographer Linda Tirado was injured by a police officer while covering the civil unrest in south Minneapolis. In a lawsuit she filed later, she said that a police officer shot her in the face with a 40 mm impact round, rupturing her left eye and causing a brain injury.
Minnesota Celebrity Chef Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Girlfriend
In some shocking news involving one of Minnesota's most popular chefs, prosecutors in Minneapolis have charged the celebrity chef for threatening to shoot his girlfriend and for squeezing her neck in an incident last week. People Magazine is reporting that the girlfriend of the chef, aged 24, told police that...
Minneapolis Policing Changes Slow 4 Years After George Floyd's Murder
Minneapolis officials and community leaders acknowledge that four years after George Floyd's murder, the city still has significant work ahead to fulfill its commitment to transform policing and public safety. Minneapolis will soon be under two court orders to implement sweeping reforms, Axios reports. They stem from state and federal investigations into claims that the Minneapolis Police Department officers routinely used overly excessive force, especially against Black and Native American people. On July 18, the city council is expected to vote on the latest milestone in the department's overhaul: a new police union contract. "We're finally starting to see tangible" evidence of reform, council president Elliott Payne said — like the selection of an independent evaluator to watchdog city efforts. "But," he added, "we still have yet to see that real change on the ground."
Minneapolis police chief aims to be visible advocate for officers — and for reform
One month before Brian O'Hara officially took the job as Minneapolis' police chief, he helped chase down a suspect in the Phillips neighborhood. On foot.Why it matters: The incident is emblematic of O'Hara's approach to the job — including wanting to be present at crime scenes, he told Axios in an interview.He wants to be roused from bed for emergencies. His public advocacy has also won the trust of the rank-and-file, some officers say.Flashback: As Sgt. Andrew Schroeder showed O'Hara around town in September 2022, they spotted a man they believed to have a gun.The future chief threw on Schroeder's vest...
Minneapolis Police Investigate Deadly Shooting on Penn Avenue North, No Arrests Made Yet
Minneapolis Police are actively investigating a homicide that occurred on the night of June 28th, the department responded to reports of a shooting in North Minneapolis. According to the department's latest press release, officers from the 4th Precinct were dispatched to the 3500 block of Penn Avenue North at about 10:55 p.m., where they found a man in his 50s with life-threatening gunshot wounds sitting in a vehicle. Police administered immediate medical attention until EMS and Fire personnel took over, but despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Minneapolis Urges Legal Fireworks Use and Reports Boosted Community Involvement in Police Contract Talks
As another Fourth of July looms on the horizon, the City of Minneapolis reminds residents to celebrate responsibly and legally – particularly when it comes to fireworks. Only non-explosive fireworks such as sparklers, cones, and snakes are legal within city limits, while the likes of firecrackers and Roman candles are prohibited, as per the City of Minneapolis. The customary surge in noise complaints and safety issues around this time of year overwhelms 911 services, so the public is encouraged to report non-emergency fireworks disturbances via Minneapolis 311 services or through various online platforms.
WCCO investigates felons with firearms and the push to prosecute them
MINNEAPOLIS — Our community has rallied in support of our first responders after two high-profile killings since the beginning of the year. Three were killed in Burnsville in February, and a Minneapolis officer was shot to death in May. The shooter in each case was a felon prohibited from having a gun. So what's being done about the problem? And who's feeling the impact the most?LaTanya Black grieves her daughter Nia's death deeply. "These are things I've hung on to, because when your child is gone or any loved one, all you have are memories," Black said.The professional make-up artist was just 23 when...
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