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Fatal Brooklyn Center hit-and-run leads to arrest of man day after

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Published  January 31, 2025 8:05pm CST
Brooklyn Center
FOX 9

The Brief

    • On Thursday, a man was struck during a hit-and-run around 10:22 p.m. near 6800 block of Humboldt Ave in Brooklyn Center.
    • Despite life-saving efforts, officers pronounced the 26-year-old victim dead at the scene.
    • The following day, police announced they had arrested an adult man and recovered the vehicle that they believed to be connected to the incident.

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn Center late Thursday led to the arrest of an adult man on Friday, and the recovery of a vehicle that police believe was involved.

Brooklyn Center hit-and-run

What we know:

Brooklyn Center police say around 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 30, officers were called to the 6800 block of Humboldt Ave for a report of an unconscious man.

Despite their efforts, officers on the scene declared the man dead. He was 26 years old.

Police investigation

Dig deeper:

Authorities with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, the Minnesota State Patrol and the Brooklyn Center Police Department initially determined the man was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop prior to him being struck.

The following day, Brooklyn Center police announced they had arrested an adult man around 4 p.m., and recovered the vehicle that they believed to be connected to the incident.

The identity of the victim is expected to be released at a later date.

The Source: Information provided by the Brooklyn Center Police Department

Brooklyn CenterCrime and Public Safety