MPR News PM Update

July 14, 2022

Minneapolis police say officers fatally shot a man Thursday morning following a lengthy standoff.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting that happened at about 4:30 a.m. near 21st Avenue South and Franklin Avenue.

After about six hours of trying to negotiate with the man, he was shot by police and later died at a hospital. Police have not said what prompted officers to fire at the man.

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