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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"St. Paul Officer Shoots Man During Response to Reported Sexual Assault"

A St. Paul police officer shot and wounded a man who was allegedly assaulting a woman in an apartment. The incident occurred after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a sexual assault in progress. The suspect, who was armed with a handgun, charged at the officers and was shot in the arm but is expected to survive. The woman was safely removed from the apartment and was not injured in the shooting. The officers were wearing body cameras, and the footage will be reviewed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

crime-and-safety2 years ago

"St. Paul's 2024 Begins with New Year's Day Homicide"

A man has died following a New Year's shooting in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The incident, which is the city's first homicide of the year, occurred after a group gathered on Van Buren Avenue, leading to a call for their removal and subsequent reports of gunfire. The victim, who was taken to United Hospital with a gunshot wound, succumbed to his injuries. While no other victims were found, evidence of the shooting was discovered, and police are actively investigating the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The victim's identity and cause of death will be released later.