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CRIME & SAFETY
Minnesota Man Charged for Torching Home With Baby & Three Other Children Inside
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man accused of setting a townhome on fire that had children inside has now been charged in federal court. A news release issued by the U.S. The Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the fire broke out around 11:30 on the morning of May 31.
Young Faribault Man Identified as Murder Victim in Minnesota Amazon Warehouse Shooting
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News)- The man shot and killed at the Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville over the weekend was a Faribault resident. That’s according to a news release issued by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office Sunday afternoon. Lakeville Police Officers responded to the deadly shooting around...
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....
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...
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...
Walden hit-and-run driver facing up to 3 years in prison for crash that killed 21-year-old woman
Logan Kelly killed Cristiana Kovacs, from Montgomery, and seriously injured her boyfriend. The couple were on an e-bike when they were struck from behind on Route 52 in Walden.
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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