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Daughter shot a man in the head while dad was on vacation because he was 'f---ing with her and she could not take it anymore': Complaint
Not long after a father came home from a two-week vacation to find what he thought was "brown paint throughout" his home, a grisly explanation emerged. The post Daughter shot a man in the head while dad was on vacation because he was ‘f—ing with her and she could not take it anymore’: Complaint first appeared on Law & Crime.
Pedestrian Hit at Smith/Dodd Intersection; Minor Injuries
We cover breaking local news thanks to the support of our members. Join now to support our work. A vehicle struck a 65-year-old West St. Paul woman at the Smith/Dodd intersection this afternoon. According to the police, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when struck and was transported to the hospital with “minor injuries.” The incident is still under investigation. We’ll share more details as they become available.
Friend, former Mayor vows never to forget slain Mendota Heights police officer 10 years later
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - On July 30, Mendota Heights will mark a somber anniversary, 10 years since police officer Scott Patrick was killed during a routine traffic stop. Now, a decade later, one man is making sure no one ever forgets the sacrifice of his friend and former...
Months after Jayden Kline's body was left on her Fridley driveway, 18-year-old man now charged with murder
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Fridley resident Jayden Lee Kline.The Anoka County Attorney's Office says the suspect, who is 18, was 17 at the time of the shooting on Dec. 21, 2023. He was originally charged as a juvenile before the attorney's office switched him to adult status. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday.Police say Kline was found shot outside her home off Third Street Northeast and 45th Avenue Northeast, just west of University Avenue. Neighbor Lisa Garcia told WCCO that evening she ran out to give Kline CPR."She seemed like a sweet girl to me. For this to happen was horrible, horrible beyond words," Garcia said. "To be dropped off at their driveway like that, I mean, not dropped off, dumped in the driveway like that, it just feels so personal."Kline had just graduated from Columbia Heights High School where she was a member of the swim team. The suspect was arrested hours after the shooting. It is not clear how he and Kline were connected. His next hearing is set for Oct. 9.NOTE: The original airdate of the video attached to this article is Dec. 22, 2023.
'Mind-blowing': Dad stunned by charges in tragic ATV asphyxiation deaths of daughter and her 'BFF' as prosecutors reveal theory of the case
A dad called it "mind-blowing" that prosecutors are pursuing manslaughter and child endangerment charges against him for the ATV crash deaths of his daughter and her friend. The post ‘Mind-blowing’: Dad stunned by charges in tragic ATV asphyxiation deaths of daughter and her ‘BFF’ as prosecutors reveal theory of the case first appeared on Law & Crime.
Man carjacked, shot near Loring Park
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is fighting for his life after apparently being carjacked and shot overnight near Loring Park in Minneapolis. Police said in a release that officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Oak Grove St. just before 2 a.m. on reports of a shooting. Arriving squads found a man suffering from apparent life-threatening gunshot wounds, and started lifesaving efforts until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center.
After SWAT standoff, Edina surgeon charged with threatening to kill his sister [Star Tribune]
An Edina eye surgeon at the center of a four-hour SWAT standoff over the weekend has been charged with threats of violence after his sister told police he said he was going to kill her and his mother said earlier this year he pointed a gun at her. Jeffrey Paul...
Several hurt from gunfire in Brooklyn Park amid massive gathering at Noble Sports Park
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Brooklyn Park police say multiple people were hurt on Friday night when shots were fired during a gathering of about 400 people at Noble Sports Park.Police say officers were called to the park at about 9:20 p.m. on a report of a disturbance, with gunfire erupting soon after they arrived.No officers were hurt but police say multiple vehicles sustained bullet damage, and officers eventually collected "a large amount of shell casings" at the scene. Officers from several surrounding police departments were also called to the park to assist with crowd control and dispersal.Brooklyn Park police are still investigating.
Boy, 15, hospitalized after drive-by shooting off Minneapolis' Camden Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.Police say the victim showed up just before midnight at North Memorial Health with "non-life-threatening gunshot wounds."Investigators say someone inside a moving vehicle fired several shots at the boy while he was walking near North Camden and 48th avenues in the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood.Police are still investigating and say no arrests have been made.
St. Paul Fire Department welcomes 20 new firefighters including two women
The St. Paul Fire Department is welcoming 20 new firefighters to it’s ranks following a graduation ceremony at the Minnesota History Center. Among them, two more women, bringing the total number of female firefighters in the city to 31.
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