A Wright County deputy fatally shot Jeffrey Chapman, 67, after mistaking a metal pipe for a knife. The suspect, pulled over for erratic driving, approached the deputy and brandished the pipe, prompting the deputy to shoot multiple times. Despite initial reports of a knife, it was later revealed to be a pipe. The incident, captured partially on a squad car camera, is under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, with findings to be reviewed by the Wright County Attorney's Office.
A Wright County deputy fatally shot a driver during a traffic stop in St. Michael, Minnesota, after the driver allegedly confronted the deputy with a weapon and refused to comply with demands. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving attempts. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation, and the deputy involved is on administrative leave. Further details about the incident are pending.
A fatal crash occurred on Interstate 94 in Wright County when a semi-trailer truck lost two tires, which collided with an eastbound SUV. The incident is currently under investigation by authorities.
A person in a white truck led law enforcement on a multi-county chase, driving the wrong way on Highway 60 in Missouri. The chase ended when the truck hit a spike strip and was forced into a ditch, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Wright County has been granted custody of a child with cancer, despite the parents' opposition to continued chemotherapy treatment. The decision was made in the best interest of the child's health and well-being.
A house in Wright County, Minnesota exploded on May 4, 2023, and was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived. The home was unoccupied at the time of the explosion, and the cause of the fire is still unknown. Firefighters from three cities responded to the blaze and were still extinguishing hot spots as of Thursday morning.
