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December 8, 2023 (Minneapolis): At approximately 12:55 this afternoon, 1st-Precinct officers responded to reports of a stabbing at a business on the 200 block of Oak Grove St. In the business, officers located a 66-year-old man behind the counter with a golf club impaled through his torso. First responders performed immediate medical aid until the man was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center by emergency medical services. Despite all life-saving efforts, the man died at the hospital.
Upon receiving information from a witness, officers tracked the suspect to a nearby apartment unit. The suspect barricaded himself inside the apartment. Negotiators, the SWAT team, the drone unit, and the bomb squad from the Minneapolis Police Department responded. After nearly six hours, the suspect, age 44, was arrested without incident.
Officers secured the scene and canvassed the area. Forensic Scientists from the Minneapolis Police Forensic Division responded to process the scene and collect evidence. Minneapolis Police homicide investigators responded to begin an investigation.
Investigators are working to determine what transpired leading up to the murder.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will identify the deceased adult male and determine the cause of his death.
The GO number for this incident is 23-326178.
Man dies after stabbing - Oak Grove St.pdf
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