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MPD credits use of automatic license plate reader in shooting arrest
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kilat Fitzgerald , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident and arrest can be found through the original source, which provides more details on the events that led to the suspect's capture. A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting. Police used technology to locate the individual.
The arrest was made possible by a tool that scans vehicle plates. This device helped officers track down the person they were looking for.
Further information about the incident and arrest can be found through the original source, which provides more details on the events that led to the suspect's capture.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with a shooting. Police used technology to locate the individual. The arrest was made possible by a tool that scans vehicle plates. This device…
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