Minneapolis officer fires at armed suspect; no injuries
A Minneapolis police officer fired two shots at an armed suspect around 12:30 a.m. Thursday near Lake Street East and 5th Avenue South after a 911 report that a neighbor pointed a gun at a woman in the Central neighborhood. Police say the suspect appeared intoxicated and ignored commands to drop the weapon; no one was hurt, the suspect was arrested on assault, the officer was placed on leave, and the Minnesota BCA is investigating.
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In Minneapolis, a Black person is 28.3 times as likely to be killed by police as a White person, based on population. ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis)) ([Police Scorecard](https://policescorecard.org/mn/police-department/minneapolis))
Minneapolis, MN - Police Scorecard â Police Scorecard
The rate of any violent crime among Black Minneapolis residents is 27 times higher than among White residents. ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities)) ([City Journal](https://www.city-journal.org/article/biden-doj-claims-minneapolis-police-discriminate-but-ignores-crime-disparities))
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MPD officers use force against Black people more than eight times as often as against White people, when adjusted for population. ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/)) ([Minnesota Reformer](https://minnesotareformer.com/2024/08/28/twin-cities-police-use-physical-force-at-rates-well-above-national-average/))
Twin Cities police use physical force at rates well above national average â Minnesota Reformer
In the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis, the population is approximately 39% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 23.8% Black. ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html)) ([City-Data.com](https://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Central-Minneapolis-MN.html))
Central neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55407 detailed profile â City-Data.com
đ Key Facts
- Time/location: ~12:30 a.m., Lake St. E & 5th Ave. S
- Origin: 911 call about a neighbor pointing a gun at a mother in Central neighborhood
- Response: suspect allegedly intoxicated, failed to comply; two shots fired, no injuries
- Status: suspect in custody on assault; officer on standard leave
- Oversight: Minnesota BCA leading the investigation
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