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Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two officers and a paramedic dead.Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena made the revelation in a memo, based on an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, in which she concluded that the Burnsville officers who went to the home of Shannon Gooden on Feb. 18 were justified in using deadly force after he opened fire....
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,...
Man Sentenced to 95 Months in Prison for Role in Tobacco Store Robbery
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to 95 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for aiding and abetting a 2023 Hobbs Act robbery of a tobacco store in Apple Valley, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court...
New details in Burnsville shooting as county attorney determines force was justified
BURNSVILLE, Minn — The Dakota County Attorney has determined three Burnsville police officers were legally justified in using deadly force during the February shooting that killed two of their fellow officers and a firefighter/paramedic. Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and Burnsville firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth were shot...
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Wayzata
WAYZATA, Minn. — A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Wayzata. According to Wayzata Police, the crash occurred just before 6 p.m. on northbound Central Avenue near the eastbound ramp onto Highway 12. Police did not provide any information about what led up to the crash, but did say that they don't believe drugs or alcohol are involved.
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...
Watertown motorist injured in Douglas County crash on Thursday
Authorities are investigating a one vehicle crash in Douglas County that sent a Watertown motorist to the hospital according to the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP). 23-year-old William Richard Malz was westbound on I-94 in Orange Township in his Ford Fusion. Malz was entering the Highway 29 exit ramp when he lost control of the vehicle and went into the ditch.
Eden Prairie Police Advise Caution for Fourth of July Festivities Amid CPSC Injury Stats
As the skies prepare to light up with the celebratory glow of fireworks this Fourth of July, the Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) urges the public to prioritize safety. With the festivities fast approaching, it's crucial to remember that fireworks, while spectacular, can pose serious risks. Citing data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), recent numbers indicate a staggering tally of eight deaths and 9,700 injuries related to fireworks across the nation last year, with hands and fingers being the most common casualties, as reported by the City of Eden Prairie, MN.
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