ST. PAUL, July 31 — Just after 1:50 a.m. Monday morning, a State Patrol trooper was observing traffic when a Ford Fusion with no taillights travelling on northbound Interstate 94 near Lowry Avenue in Minneapolis drove by. The trooper pulled the driver over. During the course of their investigation, troopers learned that the driver was wanted by law enforcement in Ramsey County in connection with a felony level violation. As the troopers worked to detain the driver, the driver refused to exit the vehicle. Troopers were attempting to remove the driver from the vehicle when the driver drove away. A State Patrol trooper discharged their firearm during the course of this incident. Life-saving measures were provided until emergency services arrived.
Three State Patrol troopers were placed on administrative leave, per State Patrol policy. Body cameras and squad cameras were activated during the course of this incident. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has begun an investigation.
At the direction of Colonel Matt Langer, the Minnesota State Patrol is working expeditiously to release the video after providing the family an opportunity to view it.