Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 12/14/2023

Location : Main St E and 3rd Ave SE

City : Blooming Prairie

County : Steele

State : Minnesota

Agency : Blooming Prairie Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/14/2023, a Blooming Prairie police officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle near Main St E and 3rd Ave SE for a reported equipment violation involving a taillight. After pulling over, the male driver produced a firearm and shot himself during the stop. Authorities stated there was no verbal exchange before the gunshot. Emergency responders arrived and the man was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Law enforcement reported the officer did not discharge a weapon. No additional identifying information about the deceased was released at the time of initial reporting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kttc.com/2023/12/15/possible-shooting-blooming-prairie/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/man-dies-self-inflicted-traffic-stop-blooming-prairie/