Minneapolis police shoot, wound suspected carjacker

Armed carjacking in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police at the scene of an armed carjacking and kidnapping at 21st Avenue and Bryant Avenue North in Minneapolis Thursday, May 28, 2015.
Tim Nelson | MPR News

Minneapolis police shot and a wounded a suspected carjacker in north Minneapolis early on Thursday.

Police received reports of an armed carjacking and kidnapping shortly before 4 a.m., said department spokesperson John Elder.

Officers located the suspects at 21st Avenue and Bryant Avenue North. The suspects fled on foot, one of whom was armed with a handgun, Elder said.

An officer fired shots and wounded one suspect, although Elder said the suspect's injuries are not life-threatening. Two suspects were arrested. Police also recovered a handgun at the scene.

Police did not immediately release any information about the apparent kidnapping victim.

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