Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis auditor to probe Allison Lussier death investigation, release report
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minneapolis city auditor will conduct a special review of the police department’s investigation into Allison Lussier’s death, a move welcomed by her family.
City auditor to review Allison Lussier’s death investigation
The backstory:
After a request from her family, the Minneapolis city auditor will review Allison Lussier’s death investigation, which her family claimed police botched. The move, which was announced Monday night, comes more than a year after her body was discovered in her North Loop apartment. Lussier suffered a head injury, but police also said she had large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine in her system. The medical examiner ultimately ruled her manner of death as “undetermined,” which frustrated her family members who believe her boyfriend killed her. They said her death came after a history of domestic violence involving the couple.
What they’re saying:
Lussier’s family rejoiced after word broke that the city would undertake an audit of her death investigation.
“We were ecstatic. We were happy over it, of course. We need transparency,” said her aunt Jana Williams. “We need somebody that’s going to look at this without jaded eyes, you know, and give us a fair shot as to what happened here.”
“It was a relief, you know, and – because we’ve been fighting for this for a year now, and it’s just been a rough one,” recalled her sister Tiffany Jackson.
Minneapolis police chief foresees possible policy changes after audit but no criminal charges
What could happen after audit:
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said on Tuesday that he suspects the audit could prompt policy changes but not criminal charges.
“In order to convict someone of a crime requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and we have a medical examiner that’s saying the manner of death is undetermined,” he said. “The best possible outcome we could have is that maybe there’s some policy or some practice that we improve for the future, which is great and I’m all for that.”
What’s next:
The city auditor’s office said the special review will take several months. It will then release a report detailing its findings to city administrators.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Minneapolis, MN
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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