The Brief
- A Richfield police officer was injured, and a suspect is dead following an exchange of gunfire early Wednesday morning.
- Police say they responded to a call about a car prowler when the suspect fled and a pursuit ensued.
- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.
RICHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) – An early morning call about a car prowler in Richfield led to an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and an officer injured.
Police shooting in Richfield
What we know:
The incident began at 3:24 a.m. when a resident in the 7500 block of Morgan Avenue called police to report a car prowler. Officers arrived on scene and located a suspect in the area, who then fled from officers.
During the foot purist, Richfield police say the suspect reportedly brandished a firearm and gunfire was exchanged. The officer and suspect were both shot, and the suspect died at the scene.
The officer was transported to a hospital for a gunshot wound injury to the hand. Further details about their condition were not immediately available. …