Charges filed in murder investigation leading to search warrant that resulted in Amir Locke killing
Ramsey County prosecutors have filed second degree murder charges against a 17-year-old in a St. Paul homicide investigation connecting to the deadly police search warrant raid where Amir Locke was killed by a Minneapolis SWAT team member.
House Democrats propose restrictions on no-knock raids
Minnesota House Democrats say they'll advance legislation as soon as next week with new restrictions on no-knock warrants in the wake of the Minneapolis Police raid that killed Amir Locke last week.
St. Paul students walk out of class for rally on Amir Locke shooting
Students in the Twin Cities organized a walk-out and rally to demand police accountability on Tuesday.
Twin Cities police sergeant's analysis of Amir Locke shooting
John Pilz has 25 years of experience as a sergeant for a Twin Cities metro area sheriff’s office. He’s also recently written a book examining police use of force, and the strained relationship police have with some in the African American community.
Amir Locke shooting: Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Locke
Reverend Al Sharpton is now slated to give a eulogy at the funeral for Amir Locke, the man killed by Minneapolis police last week.
Amir Locke body camera video: City releases clip of shooting
After more than 36 hours of unanswered questions and increased calls for transparency, the mayor of Minneapolis has released body camera video of the police shooting and killing of an armed man in a downtown apartment Wednesday.
Amir Locke shooting: Mayor Frey admits campaign claims didn't reflect 'no-knock' warrant change
Speaking with Minneapolis City Council members on Monday, Mayor Jacob Frey seemed to admit his campaign made some inaccurate statements when it came to a policy change on "no-knock" search warrants before the death of Amir Locke.
Minn. Democrats to push no-knock ban, GOP seeks policy review
Minnesota Democrats will advance legislation banning police from using no-knock raids, while leading Republicans said they supported a review of the state's current restrictions.
What the future of search warrant execution could look like in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he plans on getting guidance from national experts on how to change no-knock warrant execution in the city of Minneapolis.
Protesters erect crosses during Minneapolis rally for Amir Locke
Protesters honoring Amir Locke placed crosses and candles as part of a rally on Sunday outside a home they believe belongs to interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman.
Amir Locke shooting: Minneapolis City Council committee to discuss 'no-knock' warrants
In the wake of the deadly shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police, a city council committee is set to hold a meeting on "no-knock" search warrants on Monday.
Amir Locke shooting: Records show another man living in apartment previously threatened officers
Court records show another man living in the apartment where Amir Locke was shot and killed last week had previously threatened officers during an arrest in 2018.
St. Paul PD: Mpls police requested no-knock warrant prior to Amir Locke shooting
After the shooting death of 22-year-old Amir Locke by the Minneapolis Police Department new questions have arisen about the processes behind “no-knock” search warrants in Minnesota.
No-knock warrant in Locke case raises questions about Minnesota search law
The Minneapolis SWAT team that carried out a no-knock search warrant that led to the police killing of Amir Locke did so at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday, twelve minutes before Minnesota law says such warrants can be executed unless a nighttime search is deemed necessary.
Amir Locke shooting: Rally marches through downtown Minneapolis
Protesters carried signs honoring Amir Locke while also calling for the resignation of Mayor Jacob Frey and Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Amelia Huffman.
AG Ellison to review fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, Frey offers support
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will partner with the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to review the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced. Ellison will help Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman review the case file and determine if charges will be brought against any of the officers involved in the shooting.
Remembering Amir Locke: 22-year-old Black man shot, killed by Minneapolis police
It was an emotional afternoon at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday, as several of Amir Locke's family members talked about the loss of their loved one.
Amir Locke shooting: Car caravan blocks streets of Minneapolis
Following the death of 22-year-old Amir Locke Wednesday morning, protestors took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis Friday night to make their voices – and horns – heard.
Minneapolis' Black community reacts to shooting of Amir Locke
Black History Month celebrations kicked off at the Midtown Global Market on Saturday. But inside people had a lot on their minds, after the shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police on Wednesday morning.
Minnesota Gov. Walz authorizes National Guard to assist in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard as the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers nears its end in St. Paul. The Guard will also be ready to respond if needed in Minneapolis following Amir Locke police killing, Walz says.