Woman arrested after threatening residents of a shelter in Minneapolis
The logo of the Minneapolis Police Department on a squad vehicle. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minneapolis police have arrested a woman after she was involved in threatening residents at a shelter and reportedly causing damage to the building of the shelter and a vehicle.
What we know
Police say the incident happened the night of Sept. 5 on the 2600 block of Russell Avenue North. An argument between residents of a shelter for women and children and people from a residence on the same block led to "physical violence".
The shelter and a vehicle belonging to a resident of the shelter were damaged during the fight, authorities said.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested for her involvement in the fight and the damage caused to the shelter and vehicle. Police say they are seeking charges of felony property damage and riot.
What we don't know
Police did not say what led up to the altercation, or what the two parties were arguing about.
Additional victims and suspects are currently unknown, but police are working to track down more victims and suspects.
What they're saying
"This incident was disturbing and involved multiple levels of potential crime which has made this ongoing investigation labor intensive," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara "I am thankful to the investigators who have worked diligently to achieve these results today. I am confident this investigation will continue to its logical conclusion, and so, further arrests may still occur."