Amir Locke shooting: Car caravan blocks streets of Minneapolis
Following the death of 22-year-old Amir Locke Wednesday morning, protestors took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis Friday night to make their voices – and horns – heard.
Minneapolis' Black community reacts to shooting of Amir Locke
Black History Month celebrations kicked off at the Midtown Global Market on Saturday. But inside people had a lot on their minds, after the shooting of Amir Locke by Minneapolis Police on Wednesday morning.
Protesters temporarily block traffic in downtown Minneapolis following police killing of Amir Locke
Protesters, in cars and on foot, gathered in downtown Minneapolis Friday night, protesting the police shooting of Amir Locke.
Remembering Amir Locke: 22-year-old Black man shot, killed by Minneapolis police
It was an emotional afternoon at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday, as several of Amir Locke's family members talked about the loss of their loved one.
Amir Locke's family calls for accountability, justice
Karen Wells and Andre Locke, Amir Locke's parents, were in Minneapolis on Friday sharing stories of Amir and asking those listening to imagine being where they are now, experiencing the loss of their son at the hands of police. A Minneapolis SWAT team member shot and killed Amir while serving a search warrant he was not a subject of inside a downtown apartment Wednesday morning.
After Amir Locke shooting, Minneapolis mayor temporarily bans no-knock warrants
Mayor Jacob Frey says he has ordered a temporary ban on no-knock warrants in Minneapolis amid outcry over Amir Locke’s death.
7 federally charged for crimes in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood
As a result of increased gang activity around the area of Franklin and Chicago in Minneapolis, acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats has announced federal charges against seven individuals.
Minneapolis mayor, interim police chief walk out of news conference following bodycam video release
Despite their vows to transparency, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman walked out of the room when questions got tough at the Thursday night news conference following the release of MPD body camera footage in fatal shooting of Amir Locke. Activists and journalists inside the room at city hall were trying to get answers as some of the incident's details remain unclear.
Senate GOP releases $65 million plan to grow Minnesota police ranks
Newly hired police officers would be eligible for $10,000 bonuses under a plan put forward by Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday.
MPD: SWAT team kills armed man while serving warrant in downtown apartment
A member of the Minneapolis SWAT team shot and killed an armed man in a downtown apartment building while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning, according to interim police chief Amelia Huffman. Police have yet to clarify if the man they killed was connected to the search warrant.
Vigil held after Minneapolis police kills armed man while serving warrant in downtown apartment
The Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension is investigating after a Minneapolis police officer shot and killed an armed man while serving a search warrant Wednesday morning at a downtown apartment. More than 12 hours later, whether the man killed was connected to the search warrant remains unknown as authorities refuse to answer media questions.
Minneapolis neighborhood plans to pay for extra police patrols
The Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association is working to pay the Cty of Minneapolis to bring in extra police patrols for the neighborhood, as the city struggles with police staffing issues.
MPD federal trial: Testimony from police trainer enters 3rd day
Inspector Katie Blackwell took the stand Monday morning for the third day in a row at the federal trial of three former Minneapolis Police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Arradondo was reprimanded for news conference on public safety charter change
Mayor Jacob Frey sent a letter of reprimand to now retired Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo for using city resources to oppose a charter amendment that would have replaced the police department, city officials confirmed on Friday.
Ex-MPD officers federal trial Day 2: FBI video analysts, Cup Foods clerk testify
Witness testimony on the trial of the 3 ex-MPD officer' federal trial continued Tuesday.
Federal trial in George Floyd's death: Prosecutors argue 'in custody is in your care'
Opening statements in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers got underway Monday morning, with one of the prosecutors painting the entire case as hinging on a concept that "in custody is in your care."
Federal trial begins for other Minneapolis officers involved in George Floyd's death
Monday marks the first day in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.
Minneapolis post-funeral shooting: 2 in critical condition, investigation underway
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after two people were shot at a gathering after a funeral Saturday afternoon.
Minneapolis post-funeral shooting: 2 in critical condition, investigation underway
Two people are hospitalized in critical condition after being shot at a lunch gathering following a funeral Saturday afternoon. Minneapolis Police say a man walked into the gathering late, got into a verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire in a space of 100 people.
Jury seated in federal civil rights trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in George Floyd's death
A complete jury was seated Thursday after one day of jury selection in the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis Police Department officers facing charges for violating George Floyd’s civil rights during the deadly arrest on May 25, 2020.