Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara provided details Wednesday evening about a shooting involving a federal agent in north Minneapolis, warning that unlawful activity by a gathered crowd was creating a dangerous and escalating situation.
In a public statement, O’Hara said Minneapolis police were first alerted to the incident shortly before 7 p.m.
“My name is Brian O’Hara. I am the Minneapolis Police Chief. At 6:51 p.m., Minneapolis Police received a 911 call reporting a shooting on the 600 block of two-four Avenue North,” O’Hara said.
According to O’Hara, preliminary information indicates the shooting occurred during a physical confrontation between a federal agent and an adult male outside a residence.
“Preliminary information indicates that there was a struggle with a federal agent in front of the resident,” O’Hara said.
“During the struggle, the federal agent discharged his weapon, striking one adult male.”
O’Hara said the individual who was shot retreated into the residence following the incident and initially refused to exit.
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