Man shot by Brooklyn Park police at investigation scene of baby’s death
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
A Brooklyn Park Police officer shot a man on the 8700 block of Queens Garden North early Sunday morning.
The shooting happened at about 4:40 a.m.
The man was injured, taken to the hospital, and is expected to survive. Police say the man had a gun.
Officers arrived at the scene about 45 minutes earlier to respond to a report of a baby not breathing. The seven-month-old child was transported to a hospital and later died.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the shooting. Brooklyn Park Police say officer body-cam video recorded the incident.
Support Local News
When breaking news happens, MPR News provides the context you need. Help us meet the significant demands of these newsgathering efforts.