Crime, Law and Justice

February 9, 2022 4:13 PM

Frey talks no-knock warrants, public trust, Amir Locke with MPR News

“Clearly we need full-on culture shift and reform in our (police) department. We don't need an investigation to tell us that,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told All Things Considered host Tom Crann. Here’s the interview.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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February 9, 2022 3:25 PM

School bus driver wounded in Minneapolis; 3 kids aboard, none hurt

Minneapolis authorities say a school bus driver was shot in the head Wednesday afternoon while on the bus but that the driver’s wound appeared to be non-life-threatening. Three children apparently younger than 10 were on board but unhurt, according to a city statement.

by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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February 9, 2022 1:49 PM

Minneapolis council member Payne to introduce new charter amendment on policing

Elliott Payne represents Minneapolis’ Ward 1 and told MPR News the proposed change would reimagine how police operate in Minneapolis.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Lindsay Guentzel

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February 9, 2022 5:46 AM

Toxicologist testifies that drugs did not kill George Floyd

A toxicologist has testified that it wasn't drug use, heart disease, nor an agitated state known as “excited delirium” that caused George Floyd’s death after he was pinned to the pavement by Minneapolis police.

by The Associated Press

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February 9, 2022 4:00 AM

A year after deadly shooting, Buffalo strives for resilience

A movement called “Buffalo Strong,” formed after the tragic attack at a health care clinic, is focused on strengthening mental health resources in the community.

by Kirsti Marohn

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February 8, 2022 6:40 PM

Journalists settle suit over mistreatment covering protests

The state has agreed to pay $825,000 and change several policies to settle a lawsuit brought by journalists who say they were hurt or harassed while covering protests over the police killings of George Floyd and Daunte Wright.

by The Associated Press and Matt Sepic

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February 8, 2022 4:07 PM

Hundreds of students walk out of school to protest police killing of Amir Locke

More than a thousand students across the Twin Cities walked out of class to demand justice for Amir Locke, a 22-year-old Black man killed during a police raid in Minneapolis last week.

by Nina Moini

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February 8, 2022 9:45 AM

Locke killing: Teen charged in St. Paul shooting tied to no-knock warrant

A 17-year-old is facing murder charges connected to a Jan. 10 fatal shooting in St. Paul. The investigation of that case led to the no-knock police entry last week in Minneapolis where an officer killed Amir Locke. The 17-year-old is Locke's cousin, documents say.

by Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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February 8, 2022 4:00 AM

Testimony: If cops did CPR soon after Floyd stopped breathing, survival more likely

Prosecutors have tried to demonstrate to jurors that the three former Minneapolis police ignored their training and department policies when they assisted officer Derek Chauvin in restraining George Floyd. Defense attorneys have questioned whether Minneapolis training adequately prepared the officers to intervene.

by Jon Collins