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Officials summoned in suit over Minneapolis police shooting

Officials summoned in suit over Minneapolis police shooting

A federal judge summoned Minneapolis city leaders to court on Wednesday after learning that the city had rejected an offer to settle a lawsuit over the killing of a black man by police in 2015.
by Brandt Williams and Associated Press

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At least 2 handguns used in school shooting near Columbine

At least 2 handguns used in school shooting near Columbine

Douglas County sheriff's officials said an 18-year-old man and a younger student who is a juvenile walked into the STEM School Highlands Ranch through an entrance without metal detectors and opened fire on students in two classrooms.
by The Associated Press

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Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

A week after jurors convicted former officer Mohamed Noor of murder in Justine Ruszczyk's death, city leaders met with residents at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, where Ruszczyk was active as a speaker and teacher.
by Matt Sepic

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New 4th Precinct commander seeks to ease long-simmering tensions

New 4th Precinct commander seeks to ease long-simmering tensions

Minneapolis residents got the chance to meet with the newly appointed inspector of the 4th Precinct Tuesday night. Leadership at the north Minneapolis police station has turned over frequently in recent years amid various protests and controversies.
by Nina Moini

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Minneapolis officials ordered to court in Jamar Clark case

Minneapolis officials ordered to court in Jamar Clark case

A federal judge has ordered Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials to appear in court Wednesday for a status report on the lawsuit filed by the family of Jamar Clark, who was killed by police during a confrontation in November 2015.
by Bill Wareham

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One killed, 8 hurt, 2 held after school shooting outside Denver

One killed, 8 hurt, 2 held after school shooting outside Denver

Two students opened fire Tuesday inside a charter school in an affluent suburban Denver community not far from Columbine High School, killing one teen, wounding eight others and spreading minutes of terror before they were taken into custody with no injuries, authorities said.
by Associated Press

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Philando Castile's mother wipes out school lunch debt, continuing son's legacy

Philando Castile's mother wipes out school lunch debt, continuing son's legacy

Three years after the shooting death of Philando Castile, his legacy of helping others continues. Valerie Castile's $8,000 gift to a Minnesota high school wiped out lunch debts for about 100 students.
by Shannon Van Sant

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Douglas County deputy shoots man after struggle

The incident happened about 1 a.m. Tuesday in Kensington, Minn., the sheriff's office said. The wounded man is hospitalized following surgery. The BCA is investigating.
by Kirsti Marohn

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