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Man arrested in Minneapolis
police shooting incident
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested following an incident that culminated in a Minneapolis police officer discharging his weapon.
The Star Tribune reports that no one was hurt Friday when the officer fired a shot or shots at a vehicle driven by the man that police say sped toward officers during a traffic stop in the East Phillips neighborhood.
Police spokesman Corey Schmidt says the incident began when police pulled over a car that had been speeding. The driver eventually drove directly toward one of two officers that had exited the squad car.
One officer fired at the vehicle, though it's not known how many rounds were fired. The driver is facing a felony assault charge.
Both officers involved were placed on leave, which is typical in such cases.
Minnesota man accused of shooting neighbor after argument
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A 42-year-old Chisago County man is accused of shooting his longtime neighbor after the two argued over access to a lake north of the Twin Cities.
The Star Tribune reports that Carl P. Anderson of Lindstrom is charged in Chisago County District Court with second-degree murder in the death of 62-year-old Donn Allan Johnson. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in North Chisago Lake Township.
Police say Anderson shot Johnson in the chest with a 9mm pistol after Johnson made a threatening statement and approached Anderson as Anderson was seated in his truck.
Anderson and Johnson both lived near the spot where the shooting occurred. Sheriff Rick Duncan says Johnson was killed "right in the middle of the road."
Anderson was released on bail from the Chisago County Jail.