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Charges are expected today in the shooting death of 47-year-old Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick.  


Patrick was shot this week in what officers described as a routine traffic stop. An hours-long manhunt ensued, ending in the capture of suspect Brian Fitch Sr.  

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The incident comes as police departments nationwide are grappling with a recent uptick in gun violence against officers.   


More officers have died in gun-related incidents this year than last year at the same time.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Craig Floyd,  chairman and CEO at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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Charges are expected today in the shooting death of 49-year-old Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick. The incident comes as police departments nationwide are grappling with a recent uptick in gun violence against officers.

Charges are expected today in the shooting death of 49-year-old Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick.  Patrick was shot yesterday afternoon in what officers described as a routine traffic stop. An hours-long manhunt ensued, ending in the capture of suspect Brian Fitch Sr.  The incident comes as police departments nationwide are grappling with a recent uptick in gun violence against officers.   More officers have died in gun-related incidents this year than last year at the same time.  MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Craig Floyd,  chairman and CEO at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

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