New Footage Shows 2021 Northern Minnesota Traffic Stop That Left 2 Brothers Dead, 2 Officers Hurts

By Jonah Kaplan, CBS Minnesota

May 3, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS -- WCCO News obtained newly-released dash camera and body-worn camera videos that captured the moment a routine traffic stop turned into an ambush on two law enforcement officers in Wadena County.

Sebeka Police Officer Jason Worm and Wadena Sheriff's Deputy Troy Mayer both survived the attack, which investigators say happened after Mayer attempted to pull over a driver for speeding on the night of February 28, 2021.

The deputy described a struggle of some kind starting up with the driver. As backup arrived, a second driver also showed up, joining in on the struggle. One of the drivers got out a gun and opened fire, setting off a shootout between the drivers and the officers. Everyone involved was hit by a bullet, but only the two drivers died.

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