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.

MPD federal trial: Pulmonologist says officers could have saved George Floyd's life
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After a five-day break because of a positive COVID-19 test, the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers resumed Monday morning in St. Paul.� On the stand, a prosecution expert witness testified that George Floyd died because his oxygen was cut off, leading to an abnormal heart rhythm.

Minneapolis mayor addresses inaccurate claims on no-knock warrant policy
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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.

Amir Locke shooting: Mayor Frey admits campaign claims didn't reflect 'no-knock' warrant change
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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.

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.

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. 

Minneapolis' Black community reacts to shooting of Amir Locke
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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.

Protesters rally in Minneapolis over shooting of Amir Locke
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A protest on Saturday called for action after Minneapolis police shot and killed Amir Locke last week during the execution of a "no-knock" search warrant.

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.

Amir Locke shooting: No-knock warrants in question after Minneapolis police killing in downtown apartment
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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.

Tense exchanges ensue as Minneapolis officials answer questions regarding recently released MPD bodycam footage
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey and interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman held a press conference Thursday night to answer questions regarding recently released bodycam footage. Tense exchanges led to them walking out of the meeting after answering only a handful of inquiries.

Senate GOP releases $65 million plan to grow Minnesota police ranks

Newly hired police officers would be eligible for $10,000 bonuses under a plan put forward by Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday.

President Biden in NYC to talk about gun violence

President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.