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BCA names St. Peter officer shot, suspect killed after pursuit and standoff
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved.
The BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law enforcement expe...
Key takeaway Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law enforcement experience, and St.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The incident in St. Peter raises questions about the safety of law enforcement officers in the Twin Cities area. With Sgt. Dustin Struckman and Officer Austin Buss on critical incident leave, the community is reminded of the risks that officers take to protect residents. The fact that both officers have significant law enforcement experience, 13 and 8 years respectively, highlights the unpredictable nature of their work. As the BCA continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Jordan Michael Donahue's death, the community will be watching to see how this incident affects the relationship between law enforcement and the public. The use of body cameras and a drone in this incident also underscores the role of technology in modern policing. Donations to support Officer Buss's recovery are a testament to the community's appreciation for the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers, and the incident serves as a reminder of the need for ongoing support for officers and their families.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A week after a police pursuit and standoff ended with an officer hurt and a man dead in St. Peter, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified those involved.
The BCA identified the Nicollet County Deputy as Sgt. Dustin Struckman, who has 13 years of law enforcement expe...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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