The rear window of the vehicle at the scene on Highway 13 was shot out. (VOS 9)
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Investigators say a suspected machinist who shot at officers was shot dead by police on Sunday during an incident on Highway 13.
According to police, the man in his 20s, who has not yet been identified, apparently was driving a vehicle with a stolen plate when he was involved in an accident. Shortly afterwards, police say he stabbed a woman with a weapon in the car. Police in Burnsville began chasing the vehicle when they said the man fired shots, officers.
According to police, the man eventually crashed into the motor vehicle and fired more shots at police as they fired back and hit the man.
Officers were wearing body cameras during the incident. This footage is being processed by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension brought in to investigate the shooting.
No officers were injured in the shooting. The officers who fired shots were placed on administrative leave, according to police protocol.