Two Deputies Injured in Minnetonka Standoff and Shooting
ICARO Media Group
Minnetonka, Minnesota - In a tense situation that unfolded on Wednesday morning, two deputies were injured during a shooting incident in a residential neighborhood. The incident took place as the deputies were executing a warrant at a home on Crestwood Drive East.
The injured deputies are expected to survive their injuries. One deputy is currently receiving treatment at the Hennepin County Medical Center, while the other was treated at the scene. The identities of the deputies have not been released.
As a result of the standoff, the entire neighborhood has been locked down, with the intersection of Mayview Road closed and a shelter-in-place order issued for residents. Law enforcement officers have been seen scouring the nearby woods, but authorities have confirmed that the situation is now contained to the house.
Minnetonka police have urged the public to avoid the area around East Crestwood Drive and Mayview Terrace due to the ongoing incident. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has also responded to the scene.
At around 4 p.m., the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office plans to hold a news conference to provide further updates on the standoff and the shooting incident. Those interested can watch the conference live by clicking on the provided link.
The details surrounding the shooting and the circumstances that led to the issuance of the warrant remain unclear at this time. Law enforcement officers have been using bullhorns, possibly in an attempt to communicate with someone inside the house.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents in the Minnetonka neighborhood are urged to stay tuned for further instructions from law enforcement. The safety of the community remains a top priority as authorities work to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution.
Our thoughts go out to the injured deputies and their families, and we hope for their swift recovery.