Suspect killed, officer hurt in central Minn.shooting

Published 10:09 am Monday, November 2, 2015

HUTCHINSON — Authorities are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement in central Minnesota.

The Hutchinson Police Department said officers from several agencies were responding to a report of a verbal disturbance at a residence in Hutchinson about 4:15 p.m. Sunday when a struggle ensued between the suspect and officers. The suspect was fatally shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

A Hutchinson police officer was shot in the leg and is expected to recover.

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The names of the victim and officers involved in the shooting haven’t been released. The police department said some officers will be placed on administrative leave pending a routine investigation.

The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident.