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Suspect Killed, Officer Wounded in Richfield Police Shooting

State investigators have opened an independent review of the encounter.

Overview

  • A call about a suspected car prowler in the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue led Richfield police to a person who ran from officers.
  • Police say the person showed a gun during a foot chase and exchanged shots with officers.
  • The person was struck and died at the scene, and a Richfield officer was shot in the hand.
  • The officer was taken to a hospital, and officials have not released names or fuller medical details.
  • The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension opened an investigation as crime-scene work closed westbound 76th Street near Best Buy’s corporate campus.