Minnetonka, Min - A routine warrant execution in Minnetonka turned into a harrowing shootout, leaving two Hennepin County Sheriff deputies injured and a 28-year-old man dead. The incident, which unfolded during an attempted arrest, sent shockwaves through the tranquil suburban community.
The exchange of gunfire erupted around 11:18 a.m. as deputies were executing a warrant in the west metro suburb, according to Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. One deputy sustained "very serious injuries" and was rushed to the hospital, while the other deputy, also injured in the shootout, received immediate medical attention at the scene.
Law enforcement authorities have been tight-lipped about the specifics of the incident, including what led to the gunfire or the circumstances surrounding the suspect's death.
The shootout prompted a significant police response to the area near Crestwood Drive East and Mayview Road, just south of Excelsior Boulevard and west of 494.
During an afternoon press conference, Sheriff Witt revealed that deputies were attempting to apprehend a suspect on a felony warrant when gunfire erupted from within the residence. The exchange of shots resulted in injuries to two deputies, with one in critical condition and the other receiving on-site medical treatment.
While both deputies are expected to recover, authorities are still piecing together the details of the incident. The armed individual at the residence was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds, although further information about his death remains undisclosed.
Deputies are working to confirm whether the deceased individual was indeed the suspect they were pursuing, with ongoing efforts to secure the area and ensure community safety.
The Minnetonka Police Department has lifted the shelter-in-place order for the neighborhood, offering relief to local residents.
Sheriff Witt addressed the escalating violence against law enforcement officers during the briefing, emphasizing the dangers faced by those tasked with maintaining community safety.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on the deputies' use of force during the confrontation.
As Minnetonka grapples with the aftermath of the shootout, the community stands in solidarity with the injured deputies and mourns the loss of life amid the chaos.
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