I-94 reopens Sunday morning after BCA 'use-of-force' investigation closed part of highway
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A stretch of I-94 was closed for about twelve hours as the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) investigated a Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) "use-of-force incident" on the side of the highway.
What we know
The eastbound lanes of I-94 were closed Sunday morning between Dowling Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue, but reopened just before 11 a.m.
The Minnesota State Patrol said its troopers responded to a crash around 10:15 p.m. Saturday in the area of I-94 and Dowling Avenue in Minneapolis.
When troopers arrived at the scene, "the incident turned into a use of deadly force" according to MSP, but the agency added there were no injuries reported.
A suspect was reportedly arrested.
The BCA is now investigating the use of force, law enforcement officials say.
Footage from traffic cameras in the area and a FOX 9 photographer at the scene shows law enforcement officials examining a car that crashed into a barrier.
What we don't know
No details have been released on the suspect or the initial crash that brought Minnesota State Patrol troopers to the area.
The BCA added that it will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.