Officer Unhurt After Suspect Allegedly Shot at Their Patrol Car

(KNSI) — A man is dead after allegedly firing at a Brooklyn Park police officer and then turning the gun on himself.

According to a press release, officers were called to possible shots fired just before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday. When the first car arrived and began checking the area, their squad was struck by gunfire. They were not hurt but took up a position of cover and called for help. As more officers arrived, a 911 call came in from a nearby home saying the person who shot at police was lying in their driveway of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say a firearm was located next to his body.

A preliminary investigation shows the unidentified man was involved in a domestic dispute just before the shots were fired. Officers found the woman, who was safe and was not hurt.

The incident is under investigation, and the officer was wearing a body camera that was rolling at the time.

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