Investigation underway at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

The Brief

  • Police say a burglary suspect in a foot chase with authorities near George Floyd Square was hit by an unoccupied Minnetonka Police Department squad car Monday morning.
  • The incident happened at about 9:20 a.m. near the 3700 block of Chicago Avenue South. The suspect was hit by the squad car after being taken into custody.
  • The suspect suffered non-life threatening injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Minnesota BCA.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) Police say a suspect involved in a foot pursuit with authorities near George Floyd Square Monday morning was hit by an unoccupied Minnetonka Police Department squad car.

The incident is now being investigated by Hennepin County officials, and the Minnesota BCA.

Investigation at George Floyd Square

What we know:

The Minnetonka Police Department says one of its officers was involved in a foot pursuit of a burglary suspect at about 9:20 a.m. near the 3700 block of Chicago Avenue South. The officer was working in Minneapolis as part of the Hennepin County Auto Theft Task Force.

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