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St. Paul Crash During Pursuit by Federal Agents Injures 1, Police Say

City leaders renewed calls to end Operation Metro Surge, citing risks to residents.

Overview

  • St. Paul police said a vehicle believed to be pursued by federal agents crashed at Western and Selby just before 9:40 a.m.
  • The person who was being pursued was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and a bystander with airbag injuries also sought treatment.
  • Witnesses reported an unmarked federal sedan chasing a red Toyota Prius at high speed before it spun out and struck multiple vehicles outside Nina’s Coffee Cafe.
  • Reporters and onlookers observed a large crowd at the scene as more than a dozen federal agents arrived and later left while St. Paul officers collected statements and prepared a crash report.
  • Mayor Kaohly Her criticized ICE and called for Operation Metro Surge to end, and DHS and ICE had not provided comment by publication.