BCA: Man with knife shot, officer injured in altercation in Willmar
Updated: 4:05 p.m.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a police officer shot a man in Willmar Sunday morning who was alleged to be threatening a victim with a knife.
At approximately 8:10 a.m., Willmar police officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 4th St. SW in Willmar after a 911 call from a victim who reported being threatened.
The officer, according to Willmar Police Department press release, arrived on scene and located the victim outside the building. While gathering information from the victim at the scene, the suspect suddenly emerged from a nearby doorway and charged at the officer with a knife.
According to officials, the officer attempted to get away from the suspect, repeatedly gave commands to the suspect and drew his handgun. The suspect continued to advance and threaten the officer, and the officer fired. The suspect fled.
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Police were able to take the suspect into custody a short distance away, and attempted to treat the suspect, who was then taken by ambulance to CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital and then transferred to “a higher care facility” according to the press release.
The officer involved suffered minor injuries that were treated at the scene. The names of the officer and the man who was shot have not been released.
Police officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
This is a developing story, check back for more updates.