Police Shooting Incident in Brooklyn Center Sparks Investigation

Shooting Incident Overview

A police-involved shooting occurred at the intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard and 56th Avenue North in Brooklyn Center, leading to a significant police presence in Hennepin County. Authorities indicated that this incident might be linked to a prior shooting in Minneapolis. Reports suggest that a man, approximately 20 years old, was found injured. Emergency personnel initially noted that he had lost his pulse but managed to regain it after receiving critical medical assistance. He was subsequently transported to a hospital for further treatment.

Law enforcement established a substantial perimeter around the area as they continued their investigation. Civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was present during the incident and shared her experience. In a live stream from the scene, she recounted hearing a series of gunshots as she exited her vehicle to enter a nearby bank. “I ducked down and then I saw a man running and collapsing,” she stated.

Armstrong mentioned that a witness claimed the individual fired at the police, prompting officers to return fire. Although she was not in close proximity to witness the exact events leading to the shooting, she reported hearing multiple gunshots and observing the man fall. She noted that officers attempted to provide assistance at the scene before the individual was taken away by ambulance, describing the experience as frightening and unprecedented in terms of the volume of gunfire she heard. Further details from officials remain pending as the investigation is still active.