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A second teen has been arrested in the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where 

a SWAT team officer fatally shot Amir Locke,

 a Black 22-year-old man, while executing a search warrant.

A 16-year-old boy is charged in Ramsey County juvenile court with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. 

Locke's 17-year-old cousin has also been charged

 in the Jan. 10 killing of Otis Elder in St. Paul.

In St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

According to the charges, the younger teen caused Elder's death while committing or attempting to commit a felony aggravated robbery.

Police searching for suspects in Elder's death 

entered the Minneapolis apartment where Locke was staying

 them shouting “Police, search warrant!” “Hands!” and “Get on the ground!” after they entered. An officer kicks a sectional sofa, and Locke is seen wrapped in a blanket holding a pistol. Three shots are heard, and the video ends.

Minneapolis police have said Locke was shot after he pointed his gun toward the officers, but Locke’s family has questioned that. Locke’s family has said he legally possessed the gun.

Police have said Locke was not named in the search warrants.

Locke’s death sparked protests and a reexamination of no-knock arrest warrants. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey 

 on such warrants while the city brings in outside experts to study its policy.

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A second teen has been arrested in the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Amir Locke, a Black 22-year-old man, while executing a search warrant.

2nd teen charged in probe that led to Amir Locke's death

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