Authorities identify man, deputy from Itasca County shooting

Published 9:24 am Monday, August 24, 2015

COHASSET  — Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed after he threatened Itasca County sheriff’s deputies with a gun.

According to a press release, Adam Schneider, 31, was identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Schneider confronted sheriff’s deputies with a shotgun early Saturday morning as they arrived at a home where a disturbance was reported.

A deputy shot Schneider after he ignored several commands to put the weapon down and pointed it at the deputies. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

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Itasca County Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Snyder was placed on standard administrative leave following the incident.