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Charges: Man tried to fire gun at second Eagan officer after first shot missed
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Kyle Brown , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Adrian Ricardo Flowers, 37, has been charged in connection with the incident. A man is facing multiple felony charges after a contentious arrest.
A man is facing multiple felony charges after a contentious arrest. Adrian Ricardo Flowers, 37, has been charged in connection with the incident. The charges include attempted murder and assault of a peace officer.
The incident began with a report of a domestic disturbance. A woman and small child were found outside a home with Flowers, who was allegedly intoxicated and holding a bottle of alcohol.
Further details of the incident are available, including the events that led to the charges against Flowers. The charges against him are severe and include multiple felony counts.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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