Deputy injured as Minneapolis stolen-car chase ends in crash; 4 arrested, gun recovered
A Hennepin County sheriff's deputy was injured around 2 a.m. when a fleeing stolen vehicle ran a red light and crashed into his squad car in Minneapolis.[1]
The deputy was treated at the scene and is expected to be OK, and his squad car was towed.[1] Minneapolis Police originally pursued the stolen vehicle and will handle the crash investigation.[1] Deputies recovered a firearm, a replica gun and narcotics from the vehicle.[1] The car had been flagged in connection with multiple smash-and-grab thefts and for earlier reckless fleeing.[1] Four people, including juveniles, were arrested and smash-and-grab tools were recovered.[2]
Minneapolis Police began the pursuit after the vehicle was reported stolen and tied to recent smash-and-grab incidents, according to reporting on the case.[2] Hennepin County deputies were on scene when the crash occurred as the fleeing vehicle failed to stop at a red light.[1]
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- A Hennepin County deputy was injured around 2 a.m. when a fleeing stolen vehicle ran a red light and crashed into his squad car while he drove through a green light (Hennepin County deputy).
- The deputy was treated at the scene and is expected to be OK, and his squad car was towed (deputy).
- The pursuit originated with the Minneapolis Police, and Minneapolis Police will handle the investigation into the crash (Minneapolis Police).
- The stolen vehicle had been flagged for multiple smash‑and‑grab incidents and for reckless fleeing prior to the crash (stolen vehicle).
- Deputies found a gun, a replica gun and narcotics inside the stolen vehicle (a gun).
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- Confirms a Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy was injured when the fleeing stolen vehicle ran a red light and crashed into his squad car as he drove through a green light around 2 a.m.
- States the deputy was treated at the scene and is expected to be OK; his squad car was towed.
- Clarifies that the pursuit originated with Minneapolis Police, who will handle the investigation.
- Notes that the stolen vehicle had been flagged for multiple smash‑and‑grab incidents and reckless fleeing prior to this crash.
- Specifies that deputies found a gun, a replica gun and narcotics inside the stolen vehicle.