Man apprehended after allegedly shooting at Willmar police
January 18, 2022 8:04AM CST
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WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) — A 36-year-old man was apprehended after allegedly firing a handgun at Willmar police during a traffic stop and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood.
Police say one round was fired at an officer, who was not hit or injured but immediately called for backup about 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
The suspect ran into a neighborhood, where police used drones and aircraft to search for him. After a robotic camera confirmed that the alleged shooter was inside a garage, SWAT teams used tear gas and a battering ram attached to a vehicle to take him into custody.
KARE-TV reports that the man was found with self-inflicted injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He was released Sunday and taken to the Kandiyohi County Jail.
