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Minnesota Deputy named Officer of the Year for his actions in Sturgis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – A Minnesota Sheriff’s Deputy is named the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Officer of the Year for his actions during a shooting incident during last summer’s Sturgis Rally.
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tanner Shipman was in Sturgis on vacation when he came upon the incident involving a South Dakota State Trooper. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office says Shipman saw the suspect pointing a gun and shooting at the trooper and got a gun that belonged to a family member in his group and helped the trooper who was on the ground. In a statement, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said, “It’s not surprising that Deputy Shipman would instantly assist someone, even when it comes with great bodily risk, or even death.” Last month, Wyatt Fluty pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of commission of a felony with a firearm. Fluty is set to be sentenced in July.
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