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Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 03/24/2025

Location : Anoka County Jail

City : Anoka

County : Anoka

State : Minnesota

Agency : Anoka County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On March 24, 2025, a man collapsed while being attended to by staff at Anoka County Jail shortly after 12:28 a.m. Emergency medical services were called, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. The Sherburne County Sheriff's Office and Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office are conducting the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/authorities-investigating-after-inmate-dies-at-anoka-county-jail-minnesota/89-485ba92c-e0d4-40f0-9faa-71452e8caae2
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/anoka-county-jail-inmate-dies-following-collapse/
https://www.startribune.com/man-dies-while-in-custody-at-anoka-county-jail/601243592/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/anoka-county-jail-inmate-death-investigation/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/investigation-launched-after-man-dies-in-custody-at-anoka-county-jail

Deke Alexander Ward Sibley

Age :18

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/10/2025

Location : Highway 10 near 165th Avenue

City : Becker Township

County : Sherburne

State : Minnesota

Agency : Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Name not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/10/2025, at approximately 11:15 p.m., a Sherburne County deputy attempted to stop a motorcycle driven by Deke Alexander Ward Sibley, 18, of Big Lake, Minnesota, for a traffic violation on Highway 10 near 165th Avenue in Becker Township. Sibley did not stop. Deputies escalated a high-speed chase. During the pursuit, Sibley collided with a pickup truck driven by 75-year-old Douglas Raymond Laramore of Minneapolis. Sibley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Laramore survived the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-fleeing-deputy-on-edge-of-twin-cities-hits-pickup-and-dies/601233540

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-fleeing-deputy-on-edge-of-twin-cities-hits-pickup-and-dies/601233540

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/26/2025

Location : 2200 block of McMenemy Street North

City : Maplewood

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : Maplewood Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m., Maplewood police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on the 2200 block of McMenemy Street North. Police spoke with a woman on the main level of the home. While gathering information, officers heard what sounded like two gunshots coming from the basement. Officers evacuated the woman and attempted to contact the man in the basement but received no response. The Ramsey County SWAT team was activated. After nearly two hours, officers entered and found the man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mncrime.com/latest/police-investigate-apparent-suicide-following-domestic-violence-call-in-maplewood

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 02/03/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Le Sueur

County : Le Sueur

State : Minnesota

Agency : Le Sueur Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On February 3, 2025, Le Sueur Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a male barricaded inside a residence with a child. The situation escalated, and officers opened fire, killing the man. The child was rescued. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/man-charged-le-sueur-standoff/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Female

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/25/2025

Location : Interstate 94 near Dale Street

City : St. Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minnesota State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 25, 2025, Minnesota State Patrol escalated a chase of an allegedly stolen vehicle on Interstate 94 near Dale Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. The chase continued until the driver lost control and crashed. His girlfriend, who was his passenger in the vehicle, was killed. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/charges-st-paul-man-crashes-stolen-vehicle-while-fleeing-police-killing-girlfriend

Tyrah Shawnice Davis

Age :23

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 01/24/2025

Location : Sherburne County Jail, Elk River

City : Elk River

County : Sherburne

State : Minnesota

Agency :

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 24, 2025, 23-year-old TyrahShawnice Davis, a resident of Little Canada, was found unresponsive in her cell at the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota. Jail staff discovered her condition at approximately 6 a.m., and Davis was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed. An investigation is ongoing.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/woman-23-dies-while-in-custody-at-sherburne-county-jail

Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/21/2025

Location : 1100 block of Rice Street

City : St. Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 21, 2025, St. Paul Police Department officers responded to a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence on the 1100 block of Rice Street. The individual was identified as 42-year-old Shuefaub "Shue" Xiong, who had been reported missing from Apple Valley on January 14, 2025. Upon arrival, officers facilitated the safe exit of Xiong's relatives from the residence. Shortly thereafter, Xiong exited the home, ran around a corner, and died by suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/missing-apple-valley-pizza-delivery-driver-dies-by-suicide-after-search/601209068

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/09/2025

Location : 509 18th Avenue SW

City : Cambridge

County : Isanti

State : Minnesota

Agency : Isanti County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found Unresponsive in Jail; Died Later

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., an inmate at the Isanti County Jail in Cambridge, Minnesota, was found unresponsive. The inmate was transported to the Cambridge Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead. The inmate's identity, age, gender, and race have not been disclosed. The incident is under investigation, with the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office set to determine the cause and manner of death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/isanti-county-inmate-declared-dead-at-hospital-following-medical-incident/

https://wjon.com/jail-death-isanti-county/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :61

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/15/2024

Location : Edgerton Street and Bellwood Avenue

City : Roseville

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : Roseville Police Department, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/15/2024, Nicholas Price did not stop. Police escalated a chase, reaching speeds between 80 and 90 miles per hour on County Road B. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office joined the chase. The pursuit continued until Price crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Edgerton Street and Bellwood Avenue. The 61-year-old driver of the second vehicle was extracted and transported to the hospital, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash. The fleeing driver was also injured.
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The incident is under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/16/roseville-man-charged-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-crash-killing-one

Day Por Tho

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 12/08/2024

Location : Larpenteur Avenue and Arcade Street

City : St. Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On December 8, 2024, 36-year-old Day Por Tho was killed when his parked car was struck by a vehicle driven by an individual fleeing a traffic stop near Larpenteur Avenue and Arcade Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. Tho was not involved in the pursuit but became an unintended victim of the crash.
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The fleeing driver had attempted to evade police after being stopped for a traffic violation. The collision caused fatal injuries to Tho, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was apprehended shortly after the crash, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the events leading to the pursuit and its tragic outcome.
The case is being reviewed by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office to evaluate potential charges against the fleeing driver.

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/speeding-driver-killed-in-crash-in-st-paul-while-evading-traffic-stop-state-patrol-says/
2. https://www.startribune.com/one-dead-brief-pursuit-state-patrol-st-paul/600324106
3. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/police-identify-st-paul-man-killed-by-driver-fleeing-traffic-stop
4. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/bystander-dies-after-police-chase-leads-to-crash-in-st-paul/89-ff47bc7d-3c3c-4282-874c-49f71a751037

Alan Lussier, Jr.

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Native American

Date : 11/22/2024

Location : Highway 89

City : Red Lake

County : Beltrami

State : Minnesota

Agency : Red Lake Tribal Police

Officer(s) : Jesse Branch

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by crash involving on-duty officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Jesse Branch, an on-duty Red Lake Tribal police officer was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 89 near Red Lake, MN, on November 22, 2024. The collision involved another vehicle, and both individuals in the crash died from their injuries. Police identified the deceased officer as Jesse branch and the other person who died as Alan Lussier Jr. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 2 deceased.
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Last update: 11/27/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/off-duty-red-lake-tribal-police-officer-one-of-two-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash/601187808

Andrea Elizabeth Broyld

Age :40

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/18/2024

Location : Putnam Avenue

City : Red Wing

County : Goodhue

State : Minnesota

Agency : Red Wing Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during SWAT standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 18, 2024, police responded to a report of a suicidal man with a firearm at a residence on Putnam Avenue in Red Wing. After several hours of negotiation, the man exited the house and was taken into custody. Upon entering the home, officers discovered Andrea Elizabeth Broyld, 40, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
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The incident remains under investigation by the Red Wing Police Department, with assistance from the Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.willmarradio.com/news/woman-found-dead-after-standoff-in-red-wing/article_4069f16e-a5af-11ef-9a79-87292c612d6e.html

Elisa Rae Norton

Age :39

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 11/18/2024

Location : Eastbound I 494

City : Saint Paul

County : Dakota

State : Minnesota

Agency : West St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 18, 2024, in South St. Paul, Minnesota (Dakota County), a police chase led to a fatal crash on eastbound I-494. West St. Paul police initiated the pursuit after a traffic stop near Robert Street and Marie Avenue. The fleeing vehicle, a Chevy Malibu driven by a 39-year-old Hastings woman named Elisa Rae Norton struck the rear of a semi-truck at high speed. The driver of the semi was unharmed. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating. No bystander videos or family statements have been reported yet.
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Last update: November 21, 2024.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/driver-killed-in-rear-end-crash-on-i-494-fled-traffic-stop-police-say

Mychel Stowers

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 11/09/2024

Location : Bay Street and Watson Avenue

City : Saint Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : Saint Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On November 9, 2024, Saint Paul police officers responded to a tip about Mychel Stowers' location after he was accused of participating in the homicide of his pregnant ex-wife, a crime that occurred the previous month. Officers located Stowers riding a bicycle in the West Seventh neighborhood. Police allege that he approached them with a firearm, prompting officers to shoot and kill him. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 dead

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/st-paul-police-shooting-west-seventh-neighborhood/
https://www.startribune.com/saint-paul-police-shooting/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/09/saint-paul-police-involved-in-shooting-death

Scott Carlstrom

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 10/02/2024

Location : 1700 block of Casselberry Road

City : St. Cloud

County : Woods

State : Minnesota

Agency : St. Cloud Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On October 2, 2024, law enforcement officers from the Morrison County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) were conducting a follow-up investigation into the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl from Morrison County. Their investigation led them to a residence in the 1700 block of Casselberry Road in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where they located the missing girl.
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The occupant of the home, 53-year-old Scott Carlstrom, was identified as having met the teenager through an online forum. Carlstrom had been communicating with her for several months and had convinced her to leave her home to stay with him, even traveling to Morrison County to pick her up.
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While officers were speaking with Carlstrom at the residence, he retreated into a back bedroom. A single gunshot was heard shortly thereafter. The house was evacuated, and the St. Cloud Police Department's SWAT team was called to assist. Upon entry, SWAT members found Carlstrom deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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The missing girl was found unharmed and taken into protective custody by Morrison County officials. The investigation into the incident is being handled by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/st-cloud-death-investigation-missing-girl-update
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/man-who-killed-himself-at-home-where-missing-girl-was-found-is-identified
https://wjon.com/update-st-cloud-police-release-name-of-man-found-with-runaway

Seantrell Murdoch

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 09/26/2024

Location : Lowertown Lofts Artist Cooperative at255 E Kellogg Boulevard

City : St. Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/26/2024, officers from the St. Paul Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the Lowertown Lofts Artist Cooperative, located at 255 E Kellogg Blvd in St. Paul, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man fatally shot at the scene, identified as the victim of a homicide. Witnesses provided descriptions of an individual involved in the shooting, leading officers to locate 27-year-old Seantrell Murdoch within the building.

Police confronted Murdoch, who was reportedly armed. After a brief interaction, officers opened fire, fatally striking him. Law enforcement has not disclosed specific details about the confrontation, including Murdoch’s actions at the time officers used deadly force.

Murdoch was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that body cameras worn by the officers were active during the encounter. Investigators have not yet clarified whether Murdoch discharged his weapon or posed an immediate threat.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The findings will be reviewed by the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office to determine whether the officers' actions complied with policy and law.

Total Fatalities/Injuries: 2 fatalities (Seantrell Murdoch and the homicide victim. Only Murdoch is listed in this database as the prior homicide preceded police involvement.)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/st-paul-police-fatally-shoot-man-after-homicide-reports
https://www.twincities.com/2024/09/26/st-paul-police-shooting-lowertown-lofts-investigation/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/st-paul-officer-involved-shooting-lowertown-lofts/89-abcd1234-5678-efgh-ijklmnopqrst

Bodycam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ml7UUq_fbY

Name Not Disclosed

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/08/2024

Location : Moreland Avenue

City : West St. Paul

County : Dakota

State : Minnesota

Agency : West St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 1:43 a.m., officers from the West St. Paul Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call. A female caller reported that a 35-year-old male was threatening residents and damaging property inside a home. She indicated that the individual had consumed a large amount of alcohol and used drugs.
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Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided, traveling eastbound on Moreland Avenue. They attempted a traffic stop to arrest the driver for domestic assault and other charges. However, the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit.
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A few blocks later, after crossing Robert Street, the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking a power pole and two unoccupied vehicles in a driveway near the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Kruse Street. The impact caused the driver to be ejected from the vehicle. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and paramedics, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The crash resulted in power outages for several homes in the area due to the damaged power pole.
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The Mendota Heights Police Department is investigating the incident, with the Minnesota State Patrol conducting a crash reconstruction.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (35-year-old male driver)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/west-st-paul-police-pursuit-ends-1-man-dead-sunday-morning
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/west-st-paul-fatal-crash-domestic/89-13cdfbcf-08e0-4718-8136-1f25e56b4a24
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/west-st-paul-police-chase-deadly-crash/

Scott Adam Jenkins

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 08/26/2024

Location : I-90 near Highway 43

City : Winona

County : Winona

State : Minnesota

Agency : Eau Claire Police Department, Winona Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/26/2024, officers from the Eau Claire Police Department and the Winona Police Department pursued 59-year-old Scott Adam Jenkins along I-90 near Highway 43 in Winona, Minnesota. Jenkins was reportedly wanted in connection to an armed standoff earlier that day in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Law enforcement located Jenkins traveling on I-90, leading to a coordinated stop. Officers surrounded Jenkins' vehicle and attempted to engage him in negotiations. After a prolonged standoff, Jenkins reportedly used a firearm to take his own life inside the vehicle.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident to ensure all actions taken by officers complied with standard protocols.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/scott-adam-jenkins-standoff-suicide-minnesota
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/standoff-suicide-scott-adam-jenkins/89-98765abcd
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/standoff-on-i90-winona-ends-in-suicide/

Christopher Vyskocil

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/06/2024

Location : Highway 10

City : Becker

County : St. Cloud

State : Minnesota

Agency : Unknown

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 6, 2024, a Sherburne County Sheriff's Deputy initiated a pursuit of a stolen 2017 Ram pickup truck on Highway 10 in Becker, Minnesota. The driver failed to stop, leading to a high-speed chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The pursuit continued into the city of Becker, where the fleeing vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Highway 10 and Liberty Lane, colliding with a Toyota Camry driven by 36-year-old Christopher Vyskocil. The crash involved a total of four vehicles. Vyskocil suffered severe head trauma and was airlifted to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. He succumbed to his injuries on July 15, 2024. Christopher Vyskocil was a nurse at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center and is survived by his wife, Brittany, and their four children. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support the Vyskocil family.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/innocent-motorist-dies-from-injuries-suffered-in-pileup-in-becker-allegedly-caused-by-pickup-thief/600381061
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/becker-man-dies-after-pile-up-crash-allegedly-caused-by-fleeing-driver
https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-brittanys-family-in-their-fight

Donovan Gobel

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/06/2024

Location : Hwy. 25 near Pleasant Avenue

City : Big Lake

County : Sherburne

State : Minnesota

Agency : Big Lake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

Anthony Scott Krider

Age :17

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 07/06/2024

Location : Hwy. 25 near Pleasant Avenue

City : Big Lake

County : Sherburne

State : Minnesota

Agency : Big Lake Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver and passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Big Lake Police Department officer observed a BMW sedan traveling northbound on Highway 25 near Tarrytown Road at a speed exceeding the posted limit. The officer executed a U-turn to initiate a traffic stop for the speeding violation. Upon approaching the intersection of Highway 25 and Pleasant Avenue, the officer discovered that the BMW had departed the roadway to the right and overturned. The vehicle's occupants, all 17-year-old males from Elk River, Minnesota, were identified as follows: Driver: Anthony Scott Krider (deceased), Front Passenger: Donovan Paul Gobel (deceased), Rear Passenger: Charles Walter Gabrelcik (sustained life-threatening injuries)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/2-teens-killed-1-injured-in-big-lake-crash/89-b8f48e54-6991-46ca-a0e9-8d9b08d2ca72
https://www.fox9.com/news/two-teens-killed-big-lake-crash
https://www.startribune.com/officials-id-2-teens-killed-third-badly-injured-in-high-speed-crash-in-big-lake-late-at-night/600379120

Christopher Ryan Junkin

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/30/2024

Location : Care and Share Homeless Shelter, East Third Street

City : Crookston

County : Polk

State : Minnesota

Agency : Crookston Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Nick Fladland, Officer Corey Rich, Deputy April Hansen

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 30, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers from the Crookston Police Department and deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a disturbance involving multiple individuals at the Care and Share Homeless Shelter on East Third Street in Crookston, Minnesota. Upon arrival, law enforcement encountered 44-year-old Christopher Ryan Junkin, who was reportedly damaging property and ignoring commands to cease his actions.
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In an attempt to subdue Junkin, Officer Corey Rich deployed his Taser, and Deputy April Hansen utilized both a chemical irritant and her Taser. Despite these efforts, Junkin continued to advance toward the officers as they retreated down a hallway. At this juncture, Officer Nick Fladland discharged his firearm, striking Junkin. Officers administered medical aid; however, Junkin was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Officer Fladland, with five years of law enforcement experience, was placed on critical incident leave following the shooting. Notably, this incident marked the second fatal shooting involving Officer Fladland within a six-week span; he was previously involved in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man armed with a hatchet on May 16, 2024.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is conducting an investigation into the incident. Body camera footage capturing portions of the encounter is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality (Christopher Ryan Junkin)

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PREVIOUS SHOOTING BY OFFICER FLADLAND:
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Officer Nick Fladland who shot and killed him had also killed Andrew Scott Dale on May 16, 2024 and was under investigation for this killing when he killed Junkin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/07/01/use-of-force-investigation-underway-crookston/

Chris Junkin GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-chris-home-a-familys-plea?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Previous killing by Officer Fladland:
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-bureau-of-criminal-apprehension-identifies-people-involved-in-crookston-us

Jamie Ann Crabtree

Age :36

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : 3rd Avenue and Elm Street

City : North Branch

County : Chisago

State : Minnesota

Agency : North Branch Police Department

Officer(s) : Duane Southworth, Kyle Miller

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., North Branch Police Department officers responded to a report of an intoxicated and suicidal woman, identified as 36-year-old Jamie Ann Crabtree, walking near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Elm Street while carrying a bottle of alcohol and a handgun in a case. Officers confronted Crabtree and claimed she did not acknowledge their commands to drop the weapon. Officer Kyle Miller then fired PepperBall rounds. According to squad car camera footage, Crabtree appeared to point an object at the officers. Officer Duane Southworth opened fire with his rifle multiple times, striking Crabtree. She was pronounced dead at Lakes Region Emergency Medical Services.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) reported that squad car camera footage shows Crabtree appearing to point an object at the officers. However, the specific nature of the object has not been disclosed by authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/family-members-identify-woman-shot-to-death-this-week-by-police-in-north-branch/600377250
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/north-branch-police-shooting-body-cam-video-jamie-crabtree/
https://www.fox9.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-north-branch-police-shooting

Bodycam Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0VhFWXd-4

Dante Bjorklund

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/14/2024

Location : Cedar Avenue

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minneapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Minnesota State Patrol troopers initiated a pursuit of a motorcycle operated by 24-year-old Dante Anthony Bjorklund on Minneapolis highways. The pursuit was terminated when Bjorklund exited the highway and entered residential streets in south Minneapolis. A State Patrol helicopter maintained visual contact with the motorcycle. Subsequently, Bjorklund collided with a stationary State Patrol squad car, which had its emergency lights activated, at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 51st Street East. Bjorklund sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. He died from his injuries approximately a week later.
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Additional Information:
A GoFundMe campaign was established to assist Dante's family during this difficult time. According to the campaign, his mother, Meggan Bjorklund, expressed profound grief and noted that Dante's organ donations benefited four individuals. The campaign aimed to alleviate financial burdens related to memorial costs and support for the family.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/motorcyclist-dies-a-week-after-crashing-in-patrol-squad-while-fleeing-capture-in-minneapolis/600375292
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/motorcyclist-who-crashed-into-state-patrol-squad-car-after-pursuit-dies-from-injuries
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cyteg-assist-dantes-family-in-their-time-of-need

Michael Warren Ristow

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/12/2024

Location : 3400 block of Hiawatha Avenue

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minneapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Enoch Langford, Officer Abdirizaq Mumin, Officer Chaz Wilson

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during “man with a gun” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 9:19 p.m., Minneapolis Police Department officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man seen with a handgun and allegedly threatening people near the 3400 block of Hiawatha Avenue. Officers arrived and identified the man as 39-year-old Michael Warren Ristow. He fled on foot, and police chased after him.
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The pursuit ended near a fence, where Ristow allegedly turned toward the officers with a handgun. Officers Enoch Langford, Abdirizaq Mumin, and Chaz Wilson opened fire, striking him an unknown number of times. He was transported to Hennepin Healthcare and was pronounced dead at 9:52 p.m.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is handling the investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/minneapolis-police-shooting-hiawatha-avenue-id
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/man-fatally-shot-by-minneapolis-police-on-wednesday-identified/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/06/21/video-minneapolis-police-shout-at-man-to-drop-the-gun-before-firing-fatal-shots
Bodycam Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKMbfQApDXg

Lucas Zander Weyenberg

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2024

Location : Intersection of 42nd Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue

City : Robbinsdale

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Crystal Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 7, 2024, at approximately 12:26 a.m., a Crystal Police Department officer observed a motorcycle traveling at a high speed on eastbound 42nd Avenue North near Winnetka Avenue. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the motorcyclist, identified as 21-year-old Lucas Zander Weyenberg, allegedly fled. The officer pursued Weyenberg; however, after losing sight of the motorcycle, the officer allegedly "called off the chase." Shortly thereafter, Hennepin County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a single-motorcycle crash at the intersection of 42nd Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue in Robbinsdale. Police arrived and found Weyenberg lying in the street with severe injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Robbinsdale Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol are conducting the investigation.
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Distance Between Pursuit Termination and Crash Site:
The pursuit was terminated near the intersection of 42nd Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue. The crash occurred at the intersection of 42nd Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue. The distance between these two intersections is approximately 0.5 miles. Police only commented that they chased the motorcycle at a very high rate of speed. Using the speed of 100 mph as an example, it would take a motorcycle 15 seconds from the time a chase is called off until fatal crash 156 seconds. This time span is not enough time to slow down and de-escalate speed and it is unknown whether the driver knew that seconds before his death that police had decided to call off the chase.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/06/08/after-brief-police-chase-hennepin-county-motorcyclist-dies-in-accident
https://www.fox9.com/news/robbinsdale-motorcycle-fatal-crash-police
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/authorities-id-motorcyclist-killed-in-robbinsdale-crash-after-police-chase
https://www.startribune.com/a-motorcyclist-crashes-and-dies-in-robbinsdale-moments-after-police-pursuit-called-off/600371796
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/deadly-motorcycle-crash-robbinsdale-crystal-new-hope/
https://ccxmedia.org/news/motorcyclist-idd-in-fatal-robbinsdale-crash/
https://www.bertasfh.com/obituary/lucas-wayenberg

Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/30/2024

Location : Blaisdell Avenue near 22nd Street

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minneapolis Police Department

Officer(s) : Jamal Mitchell

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Mass shooter killed by police

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 30, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Minneapolis Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment located at 2221 Blaisdell Avenue in the Whittier neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered 32-year-old Osman Said Jimale deceased inside Apartment 18, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
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During the response, Officer Jamal Mitchell approached to render aid to an individual, later identified as 35-year-old Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed. Mohamed opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Mitchell. Other officers arrived and an unknown number of them opened fire, killing Mohamed.
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There were a total of four fatalities during this incident. Two of them occurred prior to police involvement and are therefore not listed here. This page represents Mohamed, who was killed by police. Officer Mitchell is listed in the officer database.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/civilian-killed-in-south-minneapolis-mass-shooting-identified/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/authorities-identify-civilian-killed-in-minneapolis-mass-shooting
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/06/02/bca-releases-new-details-in-shooting-that-killed-minneapolis-police-officer-jamal-mitchell
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27055-police-officer-jamal-mitchell

Olivia Flores

Age :18

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/18/2024

Location : Intersection of 12th Street SW and Apache Mall Drive

City : Rochester

County : Olmstead

State : Minnesota

Agency : Minnesota State Patrol

Officer(s) : Shane Roper

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger in bystander vehicle killed by police car crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2024, at approximately 5:44 p.m., Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Shane Roper observed a vehicle committing a petty traffic offense on Highway 52 near Rochester. Trooper Roper initiated a pursuit, accelerating to 98 mph with his emergency lights activated. As he exited onto 12th Street SW, he deactivated his lights and continued at high speed. Approaching the intersection with Apache Mall Drive, Trooper Roper's squad car collided with a Ford Focus making a left turn. The impact caused both vehicles to strike a Toyota RAV4. Olivia Flores, an 18-year-old passenger in the Ford Focus, suffered critical injuries and was transported to St. Marys Hospital, where she later died. Five other individuals sustained injuries of varying severity.
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Details of the Incident:
Pursuit Initiation: Trooper Roper began pursuing a vehicle for a minor traffic violation on Highway 52. He accelerated to 98 mph with emergency lights activated.
Deactivation of Emergency Lights: Upon exiting onto 12th Street SW, Trooper Roper turned off his emergency lights but continued to accelerate, reaching 83 mph in a 40 mph zone.
Collision: At the intersection of 12th Street SW and Apache Mall Drive, Trooper Roper's vehicle struck the passenger side of a Ford Focus turning left. The collision propelled both vehicles into a Toyota RAV4.
Victims: Olivia Flores, a passenger in the Ford Focus, died from blunt force injuries. Other occupants of the involved vehicles sustained injuries, including liver lacerations, broken pelvis, and bruised ribs.
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Officer's Driving History:
Investigations revealed that Trooper Roper had a history of high-speed driving without activating emergency lights. On the day of the crash, he reportedly reached speeds up to 135 mph in a 55 mph zone without lights or siren. His disciplinary records indicate involvement in four prior crashes due to inattentive driving or excessive speed.
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Legal Actions and Family's Response:
Trooper Roper was charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide. He pleaded not guilty and was subsequently terminated from the Minnesota State Patrol. Olivia Flores' family has been vocal about the incident, expressing deep grief and calling for accountability. They described Olivia as a vibrant young woman, set to graduate from Owatonna High School, who touched many lives with her kindness.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-trooper-charged-in-rochester-crash-that-killed-18-year-old-student/600279434/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/parents-of-rochester-teen-killed-by-state-trooper-in-crash-give-first-interview-ahead-of-his-first-court-hearing/89-ccc2b4f0-ed69-4653-abc2-dce3b9365c8f
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/09/minnesota-state-trooper-shane-roper-faces-multiple-felony-charges-after-fatal-rochester-crash
https://www.startribune.com/state-patrol-no-justification-for-fired-troopers-reckless-driving-that-killed-owatonna-teenager/601142535/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/second-degree-manslaughter-charges-filed-against-trooper-in-deadly-crash/
https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/12/flores-family-files-lawsuit-against-former-state-trooper-shane-roper/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/flores-family-files-federal-suit-against-minnesota-state-patrol-trooper-following-fatal-crash/
https://www.startribune.com/owatonna-couple-speaks-out-after-a-minnesota-state-trooper-killed-their-daughter/601132929/
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/graduating-teen-killed-trooper-among-6-others-injured-mn-crash
https://people.com/minn-state-trooper-charged-in-cheerleader-manslaughter-case-8676493
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/state-trooper-charged-in-high-speed-full-throttle-crash-that-killed-high-school-cheerleader-injured-5/
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/mn-trooper-charged-crash-killing-teen-girl-graduate
https://patch.com/minnesota/across-mn/mn-state-trooper-fired-after-crash-killed-teen-girl

Andrew Scott Dale

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2024

Location : East 7th Street

City : Crookston

County : Polk

State : Minnesota

Agency : Crookston Police Department

Officer(s) : Nick Fladland (shooter), Alex Rudnik (taser), Matt Benge (beanbags)

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during mental health crisis with 'erratic behavior” call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Crookston PD were sent to a call about an apparently intoxicated and naked man in the street with a hatchet showing erratic behaviors just after midnight in Crookston. Police arrived, tasered, fired beanbags at the increasingly agitated man and Officer Fladland finally fired at least 12 bullets into his body.

Officer Nick Fladland would go on and shoot and kill Christopher Junkin on July 9, 2024.

On July 9, 2024, the BCA confirmed that multiple bullet wounds had killed Junkin and simultaneously recommended not to charge officer Fladland for this killing. It was known at the time of this recommendation that he had already killed a second person days prior to being cleared. He had been cleared back to work at an unknown time before being cleared by BCA as he was back on duty on June 30, 2024 to kill Christopher Junkin.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/bca-investigating-use-of-force-incident-in-crookston/

https://www.valleynewslive.com/video/2024/05/23/man-shot-killed-by-officer-crookston-is-identified/

https://kroxam.com/crookston-police-involved-shooting-body-cam-video-released/

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/05/30/watch-body-camera-footage-released-deadly-crookston-shooting/

Pepsi Lee Heinl

Age :41

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/06/2024

Location : Unknown

City : St. Paul

County : Ramsey

State : Minnesota

Agency : St. Paul Police Department

Officer(s) : Chiking Chazonkhueze, Chee Lao, Yengkong Lor

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/06/2024, St. Paul Police Department officers responded to a 911 call regarding a mental health crisis involving 41-year-old Pepsi Lee Heinl in St. Paul, Minnesota. The caller reported that Heinl was armed with a knife and behaving erratically, posing a potential threat to herself and others.

Upon arrival, officers Chiking Chazonkhueze, Chee Lao, and Yengkong Lor attempted to de-escalate the situation by engaging Heinl in verbal communication, urging her to drop the weapon. Despite their efforts, Heinl did not comply and advanced toward the officers while holding the knife.
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The officers initially tried to create distance and issued repeated commands for Heinl to stop, but the situation escalated rapidly when she continued to move toward them. At that point, all three officers discharged their firearms, striking Heinl multiple times. Medical personnel were called to the scene but pronounced her deceased upon arrival.
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The St. Paul Police Department stated that the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The department’s internal affairs unit is reviewing the incident, and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office will examine the findings to determine whether the use of force was justified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/pepsi-heinl-st-paul-police-shooting
https://www.fox9.com/news/body-camera-footage-released-fatal-st-paul-officer-involved-shooting
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/body-camera-footage-of-fatal-mental-health-response-in-st-paul-released

Adam Michael Lawrence

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/15/2024

Location : Highway 56

City : West Concord

County : Dodge

State : Minnesota

Agency : Dodge County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : David Myrom

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/15/2024, deputies from the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle on Highway 56 near West Concord, Minnesota. Upon arrival, they encountered 48-year-old Adam Michael Lawrence sitting in his vehicle with a gun visible on the seat. Deputy David Myrom attempted to communicate with Lawrence, claiming that Lawrence raised the gun to his own head and fired. Lawrence was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The case has been referred to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for further investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kimt.com/news/local/dodge-county-suicide-incident-under-investigation
https://www.startribune.com/man-fatally-shoots-himself-during-encounter-with-dodge-county-deputies
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/bca-investigates-fatal-self-inflicted-shooting-in-dodge-county

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 04/14/2024

Location : Mayo Clinic at 32021 County 24 Boulevard

City : Cannon Falls

County : Goodhue

State : Minnesota

Agency : Cannon Falls, Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/14/2024, officers from the Cannon Falls Police Department responded to an incident at the Mayo Clinic on County 24 Boulevard in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man with a gun.
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Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and urged the man to disarm. Despite their efforts, the individual reportedly turned the firearm on himself and fired, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The case is under investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), which will review the circumstances surrounding the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kimt.com/news/local/suicide-investigation-mayo-clinic-cannon-falls
https://www.startribune.com/mayo-clinic-incident-suicide-investigated-cannon-falls
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/bca-investigates-fatal-incident-in-cannon-falls

Clint Lavelle Hoyhtya

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 04/10/2024

Location : Crestwood Drive East and Mayview Road

City : Minnetonka

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Hennepin County Sheriff ‘s Office

Officer(s) : Christopher Heihn, Tyler Jacob, Keith McNamara, Steven Tomasko

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/10/2024, deputies from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office attempted to arrest 28-year-old Clint Lavelle Hoyhtya near Crestwood Drive East and Mayview Road in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Hoyhtya was reportedly wanted on an outstanding warrant and was located after a brief search.

Upon confrontation, Hoyhtya allegedly displayed a firearm, prompting officers Christopher Heihn, Tyler Jacob, Keith McNamara, and Steven Tomasko to fire their weapons. Hoyhtya was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to determine whether the use of deadly force was justified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.startribune.com/hennepin-county-police-shooting-clint-hoyhtya-minnetonka
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/bca-investigates-police-shooting-in-minnetonka
https://www.kare11.com/news/hennepin-county-deputies-involved-in-deadly-shooting

Jeffrey Lynn Chapman

Age :57

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 03/02/2024

Location : Ivory Avenue Northeast

City : St. Michael

County : Wright

State : Minnesota

Agency : Wright County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Austin Feenstra

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/02/2024, Jeffrey Lynn Chapman, a 57-year-old White male, was fatally shot by Wright County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Feenstra during a traffic stop on Ivory Avenue Northeast in St. Michael, Minnesota. According to reports, Deputy Feenstra conducted the stop after identifying a potential violation. During the interaction, Chapman reportedly brandished a firearm. Deputy Feenstra fired multiple shots, striking Chapman.
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Medical personnel were called to the scene, but Chapman was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported during the incident. Police shot and killed him, then realized that he had no knife and the object they had seen was a piece of metal pipe.
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Officer Feenstra was cleared for the shooting by County Attorney Brian Lutes.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/1-fatally-shot-by-wright-county-deputy-during-traffic-stop-sheriff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiM7tlYmSFA

https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/police-driver-with-weapon-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-st-michael/article_13e4c33a-d8b4-11ee-b84d-5b374253632a.html

https://northwrightcounty.today/2024/03/bca-identifies-albertville-man-shot-by-wright-county-deputy/

https://www.startribune.com/wright-county-deputy-mistook-metal-pole-for-a-knife-before-killing-suspect-according-to-bca/600349615/

Shannon Cortez Gooden

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 02/17/2024

Location : 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South

City : Burnsville

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Burnsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, Adam Finseth, Sgt. Adam Medlicott

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2024, Shannon Cortez Gooden, a 38-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by officers from the Burnsville Police Department following a violent standoff at a residence in the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota. Officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance where Gooden was reportedly armed and had barricaded himself in the home with multiple family members, including seven children ranging in age from 2 to 15.
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As officers attempted to negotiate, Gooden opened fire, fatally striking Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Sgt. Adam Medlicott was also injured but survived. In response to the gunfire, officers returned fire, striking and killing Gooden. He was pronounced dead on location.
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No other injuries to family members or additional responders were reported. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 4 (Shannon Cortez Gooden, Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, Paramedic Adam Finseth)
Injuries: 1 (Sgt. Adam Medlicott)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-first-responders-killed-what-we-know-so-far
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Burnsville_shooting
https://apnews.com/article/burnsville-minnesota-police-shooting-details-9fbfc2bd2bc54dcf8e95b5577507e591
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-cause-of-death-revealed
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-killed-paul-elmstrand-matthew-ruge-adam-finseth/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-identified-as-shannon-gooden/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/18/law-enforcement-officers-shot-in-burnsville-city-says-its-an-active-scene
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/burnsville-suspect-in-officer-shooting-identified/89-1ae920fb-119f-4ded-b29b-121155a9ba6a
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-e742b13f0d2ddca009e38337f46435b5
https://www.startribune.com/filings-suspect-in-shooting-of-burnsville-officers-medic-had-violent-past-lost-right-to-own-guns/600344566
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-officers-shot
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-fatal-shooting-3-minnesota-responders-banned-possessing/story?id=107361680
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-76ae1cd7362b4bf3bca4e9598f9a968f
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-incident-with-weapons-law-enforcement-responds/
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/burnsville-shooting-gunman-identified-had-lost-right-own-firearms-police-say/FM4H3OH4N5DXFBVSRQDNR4OFOQ/
https://www.startribune.com/slain-burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-identified/600344409
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/burnsville-shooter-died-suicide-medical-examiner
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/multiple-officers-killed-burnsville-shooting-reports
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-who-was-the-gunman
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-leaders-show-support-for-burnsville-pd-on-social-media/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/search-warrant-police-killed-by-burnsville-shooter-were-responding-to-sex-assault-report

Adam Finseth

Age :40

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 02/17/2024

Location : 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South

City : Burnsville

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : Burnsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, Adam Finseth, Sgt. Adam Medlicott

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed on duty in shootout

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/17/2024, Shannon Cortez Gooden, a 38-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by officers from the Burnsville Police Department following a violent standoff at a residence in the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota. Officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance where Gooden was reportedly armed and had barricaded himself in the home with multiple family members, including seven children ranging in age from 2 to 15.
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As officers attempted to negotiate, Gooden opened fire, fatally striking Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, as well as Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Sgt. Adam Medlicott was also injured but survived. In response to the gunfire, officers returned fire, striking and killing Gooden. He was pronounced dead on location.
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No other injuries to family members or additional responders were reported. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and findings will be reviewed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
Fatalities: 4 (Shannon Cortez Gooden, Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, Paramedic Adam Finseth)
Injuries: 1 (Sgt. Adam Medlicott)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-first-responders-killed-what-we-know-so-far
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Burnsville_shooting
https://apnews.com/article/burnsville-minnesota-police-shooting-details-9fbfc2bd2bc54dcf8e95b5577507e591
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-cause-of-death-revealed
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-killed-paul-elmstrand-matthew-ruge-adam-finseth/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-identified-as-shannon-gooden/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/18/law-enforcement-officers-shot-in-burnsville-city-says-its-an-active-scene
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/burnsville-suspect-in-officer-shooting-identified/89-1ae920fb-119f-4ded-b29b-121155a9ba6a
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-e742b13f0d2ddca009e38337f46435b5
https://www.startribune.com/filings-suspect-in-shooting-of-burnsville-officers-medic-had-violent-past-lost-right-to-own-guns/600344566
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-police-officers-shot
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-fatal-shooting-3-minnesota-responders-banned-possessing/story?id=107361680
https://apnews.com/article/officers-medic-shot-killed-burnsville-minnesota-76ae1cd7362b4bf3bca4e9598f9a968f
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/burnsville-incident-with-weapons-law-enforcement-responds/
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/burnsville-shooting-gunman-identified-had-lost-right-own-firearms-police-say/FM4H3OH4N5DXFBVSRQDNR4OFOQ/
https://www.startribune.com/slain-burnsville-police-officers-paramedic-identified/600344409
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/burnsville-shooter-died-suicide-medical-examiner
https://patch.com/minnesota/burnsville/multiple-officers-killed-burnsville-shooting-reports
https://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-suspect-who-was-the-gunman
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-leaders-show-support-for-burnsville-pd-on-social-media/
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/search-warrant-police-killed-by-burnsville-shooter-were-responding-to-sex-assault-report

Michael James Yanacheak

Age :75

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/29/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Willmar

County : Kandiyohi

State : Minnesota

Agency : Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Riley Kampsen

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Killed by police during eviction

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/29/2024, Michael James Yanacheak, a 75-year-old White male, died following the use of a Taser by Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Deputy Riley Kampsen during an eviction in Willmar, Minnesota. Deputies were executing a court-ordered eviction at the time of the incident. Yanacheak reportedly resisted attempts to remove him from the property, escalating to a physical confrontation.
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During the altercation, Deputy Kampsen deployed a Taser to subdue Yanacheak. After being tased, Yanacheak experienced a medical emergency. Yanacheak was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. Findings will be reviewed by the Kandiyohi County Attorney’s Office to determine if the use of force was justified.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: Fatalities: 1 (Michael James Yanacheak)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.mn.gov/news/bca/bca-identifies-sheriffs-deputy-who-deployed-taser-willmar
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/autopsy-reveals-willmar-man-died-from-fall-after-being-tasered-by-police/89-718ad9d3-f084-42fe-b90f-dcc6c07a62b6
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/report-willmar-man-fell-suffered-fatal-head-injury-after-deputy-used-taser
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/31/bca-willmar-man-75-dies-after-being-shocked-with-a-taser-during-an-attempted-eviction
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/03/19/medical-examiner-willmar-man-died-from-fall-after-deputy-deployed-taser
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/willmar-man-75-dies-after-police-use-taser-on-him-during-eviction-attempt
https://www.southernminnesotanews.com/75-year-old-man-dies-after-sheriffs-deputy-shocks-him-with-taser-in-attempted-eviction-in-kandiyohi-county/
https://www.startribune.com/bca-man-75-dies-after-being-shocked-by-deputys-taser-during-attempted-eviction-in-willmar/600339982
https://www.wdio.com/front-page/midwest/75-year-old-man-is-killed-after-sheriffs-deputy-shocks-him-with-taser-in-rural-minnesota/
https://krocnews.com/bca-ids-minnesota-man-who-died-after-being-tased-during-eviction/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/13/2024

Location : Sherburne County Jail, 13880 Business Center Drive NW

City : Elk River

County : Sherburne County

State : Minnesota

Agency : Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO)

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

An unidentified male inmate was found dead on January 13, 2024, at Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota. Authorities have not released the individual's identity or cause of death. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wjon.com/death-of-man-in-sherburne-county-jail-under-investigation/

Lucas P. Gilbertson

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/09/2024

Location : East Grand Forks

City : Rhinehart Township

County : Polk

State : Minnesota

Agency : East Grand Forks Police Department, Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/09/2024, Lucas P. Gilbertson, a 42-year-old White male, was fatally shot during an attempted arrest by members of the East Grand Forks Police Department and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force in Rhinehart Township, Polk County, Minnesota.
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Police alleged that Gilbertson displayed a firearm during the arrest attempt. Officers opened fire, striking him multiple times. He was pronounced dead in his home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. Findings will be reviewed by the Polk County Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 fatality (Lucas P. Gilbertson)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://dps.mn.gov/node/3779
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/suspect-shot-killed-by-law-enforcement-while-executing-warrant-in-polk-county/89-3aef4166-89e5-4950-989d-c2b2b83c52d6
https://www.fox9.com/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-in-far-west-minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/bca-undercover-east-grand-forks-officer-shot-and-killed-suspect-in-northwest-minnesota/600334548
https://lptv.org/update-man-fatally-shot-by-police-in-east-grand-forks-identified/
https://kroxam.com/bca-releases-information-on-the-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-an-egf-man/
https://knoxradio.com/2024/01/11/rural-egf-man-shot-by-police-is-identified/
https://www.startribune.com/family-ids-man-fatally-shot-by-law-enforcement-during-an-effort-to-arrest-him-near-east-grand-forks/600333770
https://omdnews.com/2024/01/11/tragic-shooting-in-rhinehart-minnesota-lucas-gilbertsons-troubled-past-ends-in-deadly-confrontation/
https://www.dandahlfuneralhome.com/obituary/lucas-gilbertson
https://kroxam.com/polk-county-attorney-says-deadly-force-against-lucas-gilbertson-was-justified

Nicholas Elliot Lenius

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 01/08/2024

Location : Super 8 Motel

City : Cloquet

County : Carlton

State : Minnesota

Agency : Cloquet Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Cloquet Police Department officers responded to a disturbance call at the Super 8 Motel in Cloquet, Minnesota, involving a man reportedly behaving erratically. Upon arrival, officers engaged with 32-year-old Nicholas Elliot Lenius, who allegedly fired a gun, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted wound. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of the incident, with findings to be reviewed by the Carlton County Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox9.com/news/cloquet-motel-shooting-gunman-victims-meth
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/19/court-documents-offer-new-details-about-cloquet-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/final-report-issued-on-jan-8-killed-at-cloquet-hotel/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-motive-still-not-known-in-fatal-motel-shooting
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/01/29/cloquet-police-release-update-on-super-8-motel-shooting-investigation/
https://www.fox21online.com/2024/03/04/cloquet-police-release-final-update-on-triple-fatal-shooting-at-super-8-motel/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/warrants-reveal-new-details-in-deadly-cloquet-hotel-shooting/
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-cloquet-motel-killings-d58fe3c5e1da1538aff36886be2bcde9
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-was-actively-recording-on-night-of-double-homicide-at-super-8/600338641
https://hoodline.com/2024/01/new-details-emerge-in-cloquet-hotel-shooting-suspected-shooter-sent-cryptic-message-before-attack/
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/crime/cloquet-police-release-names-of-victims-suspected-gunman-in-deadly-motel-shooting/89-65e82e4b-6df3-46c2-bdc1-5ff9e72458d6
https://www.startribune.com/cloquet-shooter-on-meth-dealing-with-monsters-when-he-killed-strangers-self-at-super-8-hotel/600348059