Crime, Law and Justice

2013 incident sparked changes in how Mpls. handles police shootings
All 13 members of the Minneapolis City Council are asking the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to release body camera video following the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
One Muslim worshiper called it a "hurtful gesture," but was comforted by community support. In a Facebook post, he used humor to dissect his feelings about the incident.
Mpls. City Council: Release police body cam video of Blevins shooting
Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison tells MPR News it's important the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension be as transparent as possible as it investigates the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
Autopsy: Man shot multiple times by Minneapolis police
Police shot Thurman Blevins in a north Minneapolis alley Saturday afternoon after responding to 911 calls about a man with a gun. Blevins died from his wounds, authorities said Monday.
Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer' case
The Supreme Court said Monday it won't weigh in on the case of a teenager convicted of rape and murder whose story was documented in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer."
Photos: Hundreds attend protest, vigil after police shooting in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the fatal police shooting of an black man in north Minneapolis over the weekend. Hundreds of people gathered for a Sunday afternoon protest at a police station and a candlelight vigil near the shooting scene.
St. Paul mayor expresses skepticism of proposal to hire 50 more police officers
In a Facebook post Friday evening, Carter said he respects and understands Axtell's advocacy - but he said the city shouldn't be moving to hire more police officers. Instead, Carter said the city should be working to reduce the need for police.
Yates to investigate Minneapolis ketamine cases
Former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates will investigate whether Minneapolis police officers improperly urged ambulance crews to administer the sedative ketamine.