Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that deputies were serving a Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant for illegal possession of guns and ammunition.
Sources also say that when a man started firing at deputies, he was holding a woman and child hostage. The woman and child have since been released and are believed to be safe.
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khonsu_27 on June 9th, 2026 at 20:30 UTC »
Context?
Pileopilot on June 9th, 2026 at 20:39 UTC »
I do believe this was a result of the standoff.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/standoff-in-south-minneapolis-after-shots-fired-at-law-enforcement-serving-warrant/
Complete-Definition4 on June 9th, 2026 at 21:26 UTC »
Sources tell 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that deputies were serving a Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant for illegal possession of guns and ammunition.
Sources also say that when a man started firing at deputies, he was holding a woman and child hostage. The woman and child have since been released and are believed to be safe.