City Of Minneapolis: Update On Fatal Minneapolis Police Officer-Involved Shooting

Press release from the City of Minneapolis:

February 2, 2022

At approximately 6:48 a.m., the Minneapolis Police SWAT Team was executing a warrant for the Saint Paul Police Department Homicide unit on the 1100 block of Marquette Ave South.

Officers gained entry to the target apartment on the seventh floor, loudly and repeatedly announced their presence, crossed the threshold of the apartment, and advanced with continued loud announcements of their presence. 

Approximately nine seconds into the entry, officers encountered a male who was armed with a handgun pointed in the direction of officers. At one point, shots were fired, and the adult male suspect was struck. Officers immediately provided emergency aid and carried the suspect down to the lobby to meet paramedics.

The suspect was transported to Hennepin County medical center where he died.

The suspect’s gun was recovered.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) responded and is conducting an independent investigation.

Officers were wearing body worn cameras (BWC), which were recording audio and video. Interim Chief Amelia Huffman has reviewed the BWC footage. The Minneapolis Police Department is fully cooperating with the BCA’s independent investigation. 

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased along with the nature and cause of death.

Any additional information will come from the BCA. Public data related to this incident will be posted to the City's website in accordance with Minnesota Data Practices Act. 

This press release was produced by the City of Minneapolis. The views expressed here are the author’s own.