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Officers Shoot Chainsaw-Wielding Man, Police Say
- Brooklyn Center police shot a man who came out of a home wielding a chainsaw during a late-night standoff on Wednesday around 10:30 p.m.
- Police responded to a domestic disturbance call involving reports of a man armed with knives inside the home, prompting negotiations and attempts to take him into custody.
- Officers initially used less-lethal methods including pepper balls before firing their weapons and striking the man, who was told he was under arrest before exiting the house.
- Authorities confirmed Thursday morning that an investigation into the use of force is underway following the shooting, and the injured man was transported to a hospital where his condition is stable.
- The involved officers have been placed on critical incident leave while police maintain no danger remains to the public and secured the chainsaw at the scene.
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Brooklyn Center police shoot, injure man who had chainsaw
The Minnesota BCA is investigating after Brooklyn Center police shot and injured a man wielding a chainsaw late Wednesday night during a domestic related incident on the 3200 block of 63rd Avenue North.
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