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crime1 year ago•2 min saved

"Minneapolis Mourns Fallen Officer and Civilian in Tragic Ambush"

Minnesota leaders and agencies are mourning the loss of Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell and another civilian victim in a mass shooting. The suspected shooter is also dead. Officer Mitchell, recognized for his heroism in 2023, was ambushed while responding to the incident. Local and state officials, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, expressed their condolences and support for the affected families and community.

via CBS News|

#crime #fatal-shooting #mass-shooting

crime1 year ago•6 min saved

Minneapolis Mass Shooting: 4 Dead, Including Officer and Suspected Shooter

A Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, and a civilian were killed in a shooting incident on Thursday evening, with the suspect also dead. Another officer and a firefighter were injured but have been released from the hospital. The incident began with a shots fired call at an apartment complex, where Mitchell was ambushed while trying to help someone. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the case.

via CBS News|

#crime #mass-shooting #minneapolis

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Minneapolis Police Investigate 14 Robberies in Half-Day Spree

Minneapolis experienced a surge of 14 robberies over a half-day period, with most occurring after sundown and involving groups of three to six suspects wearing dark clothes and masks. The robbers targeted purses, wallets, and phones, often brandishing guns and physically assaulting some victims. Investigators suspect that at least eight of the incidents are linked to a carjacked gray SUV. Minneapolis Police are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any identifying details that could aid in apprehending the suspects.

via KSTP|

#alert #crime #minneapolis

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Shooting at Minneapolis Homeless Camp Prompts Suspect Identification

Two suspects, Aurthur Garrett and Dale Martin, have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment in South Minneapolis. The victim, identified as Tyrone Mohr, lived at the camp and was allegedly confronting the suspects about drug sales. The shooting has raised concerns about safety at the encampment, which is scheduled for eviction on December 19. Camp organizer Nicole Mason is requesting a delay to help the remaining residents find housing.

via KSTP|

#camp-nenookaasi #crime #homeless-camp-shooting

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Derek Chauvin's Prison Interview and Supreme Court Appeal Denied in George Floyd Murder Case"

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted for the murder of George Floyd, broke his silence in his first prison interview, calling the trial and sentencing a "sham." Chauvin, who was sentenced to 22-and-a-half years in prison, spoke about the media narrative, his training, and the use of force technique used on Floyd. Another officer involved, J Alexander Kueng, also spoke out, expressing hope for an open-minded approach in the future. The US Department of Justice recently announced findings of a probe into the Minneapolis Police Department, citing violations of the Constitution and federal law. Chauvin's appeal was rejected by the US Supreme Court.

via Yahoo News|

#crime #derek-chauvin #george-floyd

law-enforcement2 years ago•3 min saved

Minneapolis City Council Votes Against Police Incentives Package

The Minneapolis City Council has voted against a tentative agreement between the Minneapolis Police Department's union and the city that would have provided retention bonuses for officers who stay within the department. The agreement, aimed at addressing the department's staffing crisis, would have offered up to $18,000 in bonuses for eligible officers who remain employed with the MPD for at least three years. The council cited concerns about effectiveness, rushed decision-making, and the need for alternative solutions. The department is currently 359 officers short, and the disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the city council and the police union.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#city-council #law-enforcement #minneapolis-police-department

protest2 years ago•1 min saved

Violent Confrontations Erupt at Pro-Palestinian Rally in Minneapolis

A vehicle reportedly drove through a pro-Palestinian rally in Minneapolis, near the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue. Witnesses reported the sound of a gunshot, but no injuries or victims have been reported. The Minneapolis Police Department is conducting follow-up investigations regarding the incident, but no arrests have been made.

via CBS Minnesota|

#investigation #minneapolis #minneapolis-police-department

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Multiple Shootings in Minneapolis Leave Security Guards and Juvenile Injured

Two security guards at Nicollet Diner in Minneapolis were injured in a shooting early Saturday morning. The incident occurred after a fight with customers outside the restaurant. The guards were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.

via KSTP|

#crime #investigation #minneapolis-police-department

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Democratic Party Official Attacked and Carjacked in Minneapolis, Calls for Stronger Crime Laws

Shivanthi Sathanandan, a Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party official who previously advocated for dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department, is now calling for tougher crime laws after being violently carjacked outside her home. Sathanandan suffered a broken leg, head lacerations, and bruises during the attack, which occurred in front of her young children. She expressed anger and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice, emphasizing the need to get illegal guns off the streets and hold young offenders accountable. Despite her previous stance, Sathanandan thanked the Minneapolis Police Department for their assistance. No suspects have been arrested yet.

via New York Post |

#assault #carjacking #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Police Officer Injured in Fleeing Vehicle Incident, Suspect at Large

A Minneapolis police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being dragged by a fleeing vehicle driven by Presley Aaron Peltier, who was wanted for stolen plates. The officer approached the suspicious vehicle and announced the arrest, but Peltier sped forward with the officer partially trapped inside. The officer was dragged a short distance before the car crashed into a building. The injured officer self-transported to the hospital, and police are searching for the suspect.

via KSTP|

#crime #fleeing-vehicle #minneapolis-police-department

law-enforcement2 years ago•1 min saved

"Former Minneapolis Police Officer's Hiring Disputed by Internal Emails and Chief's Response"

Internal emails obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS reveal that former Minneapolis police officer Tyler Timberlake disputes MPD Chief O'Hara's account of his hiring. Timberlake claims that O'Hara's statements regarding his employment with MPD are factually false and that O'Hara interviewed him and approved his hire after a full disclosure of events. In response, Chief O'Hara clarified that he observed Timberlake's interview on his second day of employment and was unaware of the existence of a video capturing a use-of-force incident involving Timberlake until after receiving a media inquiry. O'Hara immediately ordered an investigation into MPD's hiring processes upon learning of the video. Timberlake no longer works as a city employee, and further details about his departure have not been provided.

via KSTP|

#chief-ohara #hiring-controversy #internal-investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Arrests made after chaos erupts from fireworks attack on Minneapolis police squads

Two individuals have been charged for shooting fireworks at Minneapolis police squad cars on the night of July Fourth. One incident involved a 17-year-old at Boom Island Park, where officers responded to reports of kids shooting fireworks at vehicles. The teenager admitted to firing the fireworks and fleeing from the police. In another incident near Bde Maka Ska, approximately 300 people were present when fireworks hit bystanders, trees, houses, and cars. One person fired a Roman candle at a police squad car, leading to the arrest of 18-year-old Zamir Abdulkadir Yassin. A total of 16 people were arrested for discharging fireworks at people, with no serious injuries reported.

via KSTP|

#assault #crime #fireworks

justice-department-probe-of-minneapolis-police2 years ago•5 min saved

"Minneapolis Police Department under scrutiny: Key takeaways and upcoming reforms"

The Justice Department probe of the Minneapolis Police Department found that the department's culture cultivated "systemic problems" institutionally and made possible the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. The report focuses on four main findings: MPD uses excessive force, "unlawfully discriminates against Black and Native American people," violates the Americans with Disabilities Act in its response to mental health calls, and violates the constitutional rights of people who criticize them. The report details eight takeaways, including excessive use of force, racial discrimination, First Amendment violations, and a fundamentally flawed accountability system.

via MPR News|

#excessive-force #first-amendment-violations #justice-department-probe-of-minneapolis-police

politics2 years ago•9 min saved

DOJ Report Exposes Years of Illegal and Racist Policing by Minneapolis Police

The Justice Department has found that the Minneapolis police routinely discriminated against Black and Native American people, used deadly force without justification, and trampled the First Amendment rights of protesters and journalists. The damning findings grew out of a multiyear investigation and may lead to a court-enforced overhaul. The federal review was touched off by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis officer in 2020. Minneapolis officials appeared at the news conference alongside the attorney general on Friday and promised to negotiate with the Justice Department to reach an overhaul agreement, known as a consent decree, that would be monitored in federal court and would force specific changes to the Police Department.

via The New York Times|

#consent-decree #george-floyd #justice-department

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

DOJ Report Exposes Racial Bias and Excessive Force in Minneapolis Police Department.

A Department of Justice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department found a pattern of excessive force, racial discrimination, and civil rights violations, which created the conditions that led to George Floyd's murder. The investigation found systemic problems in the department, including the use of unjustified deadly force and unlawful discrimination against Black and Native American people. The report also details violations of the First Amendment rights of protesters and journalists and discrimination against people with behavioral health disabilities. The City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department affirmed their willingness to collaborate with the Department of Justice to shape a consent decree.

via POLITICO|

#civil-rights-violations #department-of-justice #excessive-force