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FBI shares new information about fatal shooting involving Red Lake police
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The FBI is investigating the shooting and has reported that the officer was wearing a body camera that was recording at the time.
A fatal shooting occurred on Red Lake tribal lands involving a Red Lake police officer. The incident began when police responded to reports of a person firing a gun in a residential area. An officer fired at a suspect, who later died.
The FBI is investigating the shooting and has reported that the officer was wearing a body camera that was recording at the time. The FBI says there is no danger to the community. Further details about the incident are available from the FBI and local news sources.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with the FBI working to determine what happened.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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