BCA: Man Fatally Shot By Law Enforcement In Polk County

By Cole Premo and Johnny Kahner, CBS Minnesota

January 10, 2024

RHINEHART TOWNSHIP, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says they are investigating a man's death after law enforcement shot him in Polk County.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened Tuesday while authorities were attempting to arrest someone at a Rhinehart Township residence.

Officials say that the man exited the residence at one point and was then followed inside by officers. Shortly after, the man was shot by law enforcement. Further details have not been released on how many officers were involved and what happened leading up to the shooting.

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