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Man shot by Wright County deputies after aiming gun at them found guilty on 11 charges
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, Matthew Thomas Lyrek, was convicted of 11 counts, including assault charges.
A man was found guilty of multiple charges in Wright County Court. The individual, Matthew Thomas Lyrek, was convicted of 11 counts, including assault charges. The incident that led to the charges occurred outside a store in Montrose, where deputies attempted to arrest Lyrek.
He was shot by Wright County deputies during the arrest. Further details about the case and the events surrounding Lyrek's arrest are available from the source. The guilty verdict was delivered in court, with Lyrek facing charges related to the incident and outstanding warrants in several counties.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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