Media Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kelsey Demmert, 612-919-5918
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Issues Media Statement on North Minneapolis Pursuit
JUNE 5, 2023 (MINNEAPOLIS) - Today, shortly before noon, Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) detectives were working on a joint operation with Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) and multiple other agencies in North Minneapolis. During the operation, they saw a vehicle driving erratically. Based on the description of this vehicle and information learned earlier, the vehicle was suspected of being involved in multiple armed robberies earlier today. When detectives attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver immediately fled. Due to the violent nature of the earlier incidents, VOTF detectives and MPD officers initiated a pursuit consistent with department policy.
Ultimately, the suspect vehicle struck another vehicle near Penn Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway. The civilian vehicle that was struck was occupied by one adult female who sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The vehicle then struck a bus shelter at the same intersection, hitting an adult male pedestrian. The male was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
The vehicle was occupied by six juveniles, including five males and one female. Several juveniles attempted to flee the scene on foot but were quickly apprehended. The vehicle owner was contacted and confirmed the vehicle was stolen. All juveniles were treated for injuries at the scene and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
The incident is under investigation.
– HCSO–
Look for more news on the Hennepin County Sheriff's website at hennepinsheriff.org.
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