Minneapolis police officer wounded in shooting

MINNEAPOLIS -- A Minneapolis police officer is in fair condition and a suspect is in custody after what investigators believe was a targeted shooting.

CBS affiliate WCCO-TV reported the shooting happened just before 5 a.m. Saturday after two officers had finished handling a burglary call.

The officer, identified by WCCO's sources as Jordan Davis, was shot in the shoulder while standing outside of his squad car. His partner immediately drove him to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.

Assistant Chief Matt Clark said SWAT officers arrested 43-year-old Andrew Neal Saturday afternoon in connection with the shooting. WCCO's sources say Neal has a long criminal history.

The suspect allegedly broke into the home of his ex-wife and assaulted her. When police arrived, Neal allegedly shot Davis.

"The victim in this case is cooperating with us," Clark told reporters at a news conference. "She gave us a lot of information related to what occurred, and there is a link between the burglary and the domestic assault that occurred."

Clark said Neal will likely be charged with burglary, probation violation and domestic aggravated assault. The investigation into the shooting continues and could result in additional charges, Clark said.

Clark said the officer, who he did not officially identify, is expected to recover.

"We're happy to report the officer is doing well and is in fair condition," Clark said.

He called Davis a well-respected canine squad officer in the 4th Precinct on the north side of the city who has good relationships with the neighborhoods he patrols.

Chief Janee Harteau met with the officer and his family at the hospital, the department said in a news release.

"There is little doubt that an officer was the intended target of this shooting and that this officer just happened to be the one who was there," she said in a statement. "This is a reminder to all that every one of our officers face such danger simply because they choose to wear a uniform."

In a news release, Mayor Betsy Hodges called the shooting a "cowardly act."