MINNEAPOLIS – A Minneapolis police officer was standing next to his squad car after investigating a burglary call when he was shot by an unknown shooter.
Two Minneapolis Police Officers had just finished handling a burglary call on the 1100 block of 24th Avenue North just before 5:00 this morning when, while at their car, one of the officers was shot. The injured officer’s partner drove him directly to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Police Chief Harteau met with the officer and his family at the hospital. She stated: “There is little doubt that an officer was the intended target of this shooting and that this officer just happened to be the one who was there. This is a reminder to all that every one of our officers face such danger simply because they choose to wear a uniform. They deserve our support and gratitude. We ask for continued prayers for this officer, his family and every officer who is out protecting and serving their communities.”
There is no one in custody at this time and police are engaged in an active search of the area.
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges issued the following statement about the early-morning shooting of the officer:
“The shooting attack on a Minneapolis police officer early this morning is a cowardly act, and we are sparing no effort to apprehend and bring to justice whoever is responsible for it. My thoughts are with the officer, his family, his partner, Chief Harteau, and every Minneapolis police officer.”
Thank you Obama and Holder. You enable this type of crap with your big mouths.