Crime & Safety
'Suicidal' Man With Sword Shot By Officers: MN BCA
The man was shot in North Branch and is expected to survive, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
CHISACO COUNTY, MN — A sword-wielding, suicidal man is expected to survive after he was shot by law enforcement, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The incident happened in North Branch, located about 40 minutes north of St. Paul.
Just before 10 p.m. on Friday, the North Branch Police Department and Chisago County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6600 block of Oak Ridge Court on reports of a suicidal man.
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At the scene, they confronted a man armed with a sword, according to authorities.
According to the BCA, "at some point," officers and deputies fired "less-than-lethal rounds" and their department firearms, striking the man.
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They performed life-saving measures until the man could be transported to the hospital, where he is now recovering.
A sword was recovered at the scene, and body-worn cameras recorded the incident, according to the BCA.
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call 988 for immediate help 24/7.
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