Felony suspect shot, killed by officers in Minneapolis' Powderhorn neighborhood [View all]

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Felony suspect shot, killed by officers in Minneapolis' Powderhorn neighborhood; body cam footage to be released Thursday

A man was shot and killed by Minneapolis police officers Wednesday night in the city's Powderhorn neighborhood.

According to Minneapolis Police, officers were engaged in a traffic stop with a felony suspect near East 36th Street and Cedar Avenue at about 6:15 p.m.

During the stop, police said gunfire was exchanged and the suspect was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. According to Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, the suspect fired at officers before officers returned fire.

Police said a woman in the passenger's seat was not injured, and officers were also not injured in the incident.

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It appeared from overhead camera about 60-75 people had gathered. MPD Chief says the body camera footage will be released tomorrow.