Minneapolis PD chief pledges full review of neighbor shooting

The political fallout continues following the arrest of a man accused of shooting his neighbor last week in Minneapolis, as several city council members continue to question why it took police four days to take the suspect into custody.

Mpls man shot by neighbor: MN's Red Flag law designed to prevent violence like this

When Minneapolis police arrested John Sawchak, it came after Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi following months of threatening behavior. Now the author of Minnesota's "red flag" law says situations like this are exactly what the new legislation is trying to prevent.

Another shooting at a Minneapolis encampment leaves 2 dead

Two people are dead after a shooting at a Minneapolis encampment on Sunday – the second deadly shooting at an encampment this weekend.

Minneapolis police investigating toddler death
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Minneapolis police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child in Minneapolis after they were shot Monday morning.

Minneapolis City Council reviews police recruitment strategy

Minneapolis city officials are reviewing its police officer recruitment strategy as the Minneapolis Police Department works to bolster staffing.

Minneapolis Police respond to toddler shooting
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Minneapolis Police held a press conference on Monday following the deadly shooting of a 3-year-old earlier in the day.

Minneapolis 3rd Precinct still years away as plans take shape

The Minneapolis 3rd Precinct police building burned in 2020, and it’s become a political talking point in 2024. But it still won’t have a new purpose for quite some time as the city’s politicians are fighting over its future.

Minneapolis police arrest 6 children after 3 armed robberies, 2 crashes on I-94

Six children, ages 11-14, were arrested on Tuesday after armed robberies and two crashes on Interstate 94, the Minneapolis Police Department said. 

Fines for off-duty police squad car use considered by Mpls leaders

Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers could potentially be facing city-imposed fines for using department squad cars and other resources, if a new ordinance making its way through the Minneapolis City Council gains approval.

Future of Minneapolis' former 3rd Police Precinct: Survey results released

The City of Minneapolis has released the results of a community survey weighing the future of the former 3rd Precinct site that burned down during the 2020 riots.

MPD on shooting that killed 2, injured 3 [RAW]
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Minneapolis police shared details on a shooting that left two men dead and three people injured, including two teenage girls and a 23-year-old woman.

Minneapolis will keep using ShotSpotter gunshot detection… for now

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to expand and extend its contract to use the gunshot detection technology known as ShotSpotter through 2026, despite facing criticism from some city leaders about its effectiveness. 

MPD officer fired after using Grindr, squad car for sexual encounters

An officer with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) has been fired after an investigation determined he used the Grindr app to solicit sexual encounters while on duty, and his squad car to meet potential partners.

Evalulators lay out plan for Minneapolis PD reforms

A report released last week is outlining the plan for policing reforms for the Minneapolis Police Department, but officials are asking officials to push back deadlines for the plan.

Mpls hit-and-run leaves teen dead, others injured
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Minneapolis police say they arrested a woman after she drove the wrong way on a street and crashed into a crowd of people, killing a teenage girl and sending five other victims to the hospital.

Minneapolis council committee approves ShotSpotter extension

A Minneapolis council committee voted Monday to extend its contract with the company that owns ShotSpotter – an artificial intelligence technology that helps police detect gunshots fired in the city.

BCA IDs man shot by police after firing AK-47 in Minneapolis apartment building

Minneapolis police said the gunman was wearing a military-style flak jacket and firing off an AK-47 in an apartment building early Saturday morning.

Minneapolis stabbing leaves 3 men injured
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Police say three men were injured, one critically, after a stabbing in Minneapolis Saturday night.

MPD Chief O'Hara on officer shooting suspect [RAW]
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara speaks to reporters about an officer shooting a man suspected of opening fire inside an apartment early Saturday morning.