We're being told by an observer that Lake St is blocked at Hennepin Ave S by protesters.
20:35
Someone in a pick up truck reportedly drove by and pepper sprayed protesters about 30 minutes ago.
(from Twitter)
Message just received from a follower:
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Report of a male with a rifle who pointed it at the 911.
Suspect: Male, sunglasses, hat, blue jacket with white pinstripes on sleeves
Chase Bank, 3001 Hennepin, group breaking windows about 10:50 p.m.
Male with a holstered pistol in the middle of the crowd. He was reported to be involved with the Chase Bank break in. 23:06
Arrests will commence for anyone who refuses to leave the street.
23:12 Delayed
At least one arrest being made now at Girard/Lake St. 23:14
A lot of screaming and mayhem in the background of the dispatch, but sounds like the order was given to mace the crowd. 23:17
Bottles and rocks are being thrown at police.
We're told there was significant law enforcement activity at the Chanhassen autoplex facility this morning.
We're checking for conformation on the details.
2/ Likely related.
Details of the death and circumstances are not confirmed.
Other posts indicate his specialized vehicle is still missing.
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What we've been able to piece together... Part of this took place in Minneapolis overnight and may also be connected to a shooting or death (or other incident) in Chanhassen prior to that.
The above person, Daniel, was apparently found deceased in a downtown Minneapolis apt/condo this morning on Washington Ave S. after being the subject of a welfare check overnight. He was named as the shooter in the Chanhassen incident (which has not yet been disclosed by authorities).
Neighbor from Hell, thread. 1/ John Herber Sawchak, DOB: 05.19.1970
Currently wanted on at least two warrants. One is an assault case from 2022, the other is a civil mental health case where Sawchak was deemed "mentally ill and dangerous."
2/ A police report was made in March in a separate assault case with another neighbor. Formal charges have yet to be filed because Mary Moriarty's office declined to charge a felony. Now the city attorney will review for possible lesser charges.
The same victim has had numerous run-ins with Sawchak as evidenced by the pile of MPD blue cards they've collected.
South Minneapolis - A caravan of illegally parked vehicles have gathered on Dean Parkway along with about 300 people. Park Police say they are preparing begin some kind of rolling demonstration/protest, but they won't tell police what it's about or where they're going.
14:49
2/ The caravan is now blocking all lanes of traffic on Excelsior Blvd and Lake St at the split. 15:07
3/ Now heading back east on Lake St toward Minneapolis. Still won't communicate with police what it's about or where they are going.
Edina - We're getting a submitted report of large police activity at or near LA Fitness.
We'll post more when available.
20:08
2/ New info:
Supposedly multiple shots fired.
No injuries.
Suspects: Somali M in ski masks.
Several agencies have responded.
3/ We're now receiving several messages from people who were at the gym and they are saying they think shots were fired inside the facility in response to a fight.