Minnesota
Officer shoots man in Willmar; BCA investigating
WILLMAR, Minn. — A law enforcement officer shot a man in Willmar Sunday during an “altercation,” the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said.
The BCA did not say how serious the man’s injuries were, but said the officer suffered minor injuries. Officials also did not share to what agency the officer belongs.
“More information to come once our preliminary investigation is complete,” the BCA said.
Willmar is about 90 miles west of the Twin Cities.
This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO for more information.
Another BCA investigation in Willmar
On Monday, Kandiyohi County deputy Riley Kampsen used a Taser on 75-year-old Michael Yanacheak during an attempted eviction in Willmar. Yanacheak later died, and the BCA is investigating Kampsen’s use of force.
Kampsen and three other law enforcement officers were attempting to carry out a court-ordered eviction when Yanacheak approached them with a kitchen knife, according to the BCA. Kampsen then tased the man. He was hospitalized and later died.
There’s no indication the two investigations are connected.
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