Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Clint Lavelle Hoyhtya
Gender : Male
Age : 28
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
