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Minneapolis police officer fires gun during carjacking, 16-year-old arrested
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Ryan Pattee , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The situation involved two carjackings and ended with a 16-year-old in custody. A carjacking incident led to an officer firing a gun.
A carjacking incident led to an officer firing a gun. The situation involved two carjackings and ended with a 16-year-old in custody. Details about the incident are available, including the time it started and the actions of the suspect.
The incident began when a person attempted to take a vehicle, causing the driver to flee. The suspect then took another vehicle and drove away.
Further information about the incident, including comments from a public information sergeant, can be found through additional reporting.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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