Police officer shoots at shoplifters’ vehicle in Minneapolis

Published 10:11 am Monday, February 2, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police said an officer opened fire after he was hit by a vehicle occupied by shoplifting suspects outside a grocery store.

Police said the officer got off one gunshot at the vehicle outside a Cub Foods store in south Minneapolis about 10 p.m. Saturday.

According to a police statement, the officer approached a vehicle of shoplifting suspects when the driver drove directly at the officer, striking him.

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The officer was treated for minor injuries.

No arrests have been made. Police are reviewing surveillance video as part of their investigation.