Granite Falls Police Officer Shot While Serving Warrant
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Granite Falls police confirm officers on a multi-agency task force were serving a warrant at a residence around 4 p.m. Monday and when officers entered the residence, the suspect reportedly fired shots, striking an officer.
Officers were part of the Cooperative Enforcement Effort VI Drug and Gang Task Force and were serving a “knock and announce” search warrant at a residence on Bergeson Drive in Granite Falls. The resident was wanted for multiple felony weapon and drug charges.
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Officers were “immediately” met with gunfire from the suspect and officers returned fire, retreating outside. One officer reported they were struck by gunfire and was transported to the Granite Falls Hospital while other officers began securing the scene.
Police say that after a 70-minute standoff, the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is awaiting formal charges and being held at the Yellow Medicine County Jail.
The injured officer was treated and released from the Granite Falls Hospital.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the use-of-force incident by police officers.
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