Man dead after officer-involved shooting in northern Minnesota, BCA investigating
Minnesota BCA is investigating a use-of-force incident in Virginia, Minnesota. (Credit: Kacie Day) (Kacie Day / Supplied)
VIRGINIA, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities say a man was shot and killed after he reportedly pointed a handgun at officers in northern Minnesota on Friday morning.
Man fatally shot by police in northern Minnesota
What we know:
Virginia police said officers were dispatched around 8:20 a.m. to the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South for a report of a man wearing a ski mask who was pacing and waving a handgun.
When officers arrived, they encountered the man walking down the sidewalk. Police say the man ignored commands to drop the weapon and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers. An officer then discharged their weapon, striking the man, according to police.
Officers administered first aid at the scene, and he was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The officers involved were not injured and have been placed on critical incident leave, which is standard procedure. Police said officers were wearing activated body cameras during the incident.
What we don't know:
Further details about the victim and officers involved were not immediately available.
The Minnesota BCA is investigating the incident.
The Source: This story uses information from a Minnesota BCA social media post and the Virginia Police Department.