Minneapolis Suicide: Homicide suspect took his own life in downtown Minneapolis
A police spokesperson said officers were not involved in any deadly use of force, despite rumors circulating on social media.
#MINNEAPOLIS — A suspect in an earlier #MinneapolisHomicide case appeared to shoot and kill himself near Nicollet Mall on Wednesday evening, according to police.
#Minneapolis PD spokesman John Elder said officers were not involved in any deadly use of force, despite rumors circulating on social media.
Footage from city surveillance cameras was shown to reporters which appeared to show the man taking his own life.
A clip from the surveillance video released by MPD can be viewed here. Viewer discretion is strongly advised, as this video shows graphic content.
Around 8 p.m., Elder said it appears the man saw officers approaching him in downtown Minneapolis, then turned into a doorway near 8th and Nicollet, where he allegedly placed a gun to his chin and shot himself. Elder said officers then approached, slid the gun away, removed the man's backpack, turned him over and began CPR.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
Elder said the surveillance video was quickly released to the media in order to quell rumors. He said MPD was able to release this video from city cameras immediately because officers were not involved in any use of force. Had that been the case, Elder said all video would have been turned over the BCA.
Police believed the man had been involved in an earlier shooting death inside a parking ramp near North 10th Street and Currie Avenue earlier Wednesday afternoon.
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Crowds began gathering near the scene immediately following the shooting. KARE 11 crews witnessed looting at some downtown businesses, as police formed a line of squad cars to try to stop the unrest.
"Minneapolis, it’s time to heal. We must rebuild and recover. Dangerous, unlawful behavior will not be tolerated. The State Patrol is headed to Minneapolis to help restore order. I remain in close contact with the city and every state resource stands ready to help bring peace," Walz said in his tweet.
Metro Transit said light rail service was suspended to several downtown Minneapolis stations due to the ongoing police activity.
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