Golden Valley Police Say Suspect Shot At Officers While Fleeing; None Hurt

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (WCCO) -- Police in Golden Valley say a suspect fired five shots at officers while fleeing Wednesday night.

Police said no officers fired back, and none were hit by gunfire.

The incident began around 9:30 p.m., when officers responded to a reported suspicious vehicle on the 3000 block of Major Avenue North. When police found the vehicle, the driver fled.

(credit: CBS)

Police said the car "became disabled" on the 3700 block of Major Avenue, and one occupant fled on foot while shooting at officers.

Two people -- the alleged shooter, and another occupant of the vehicle -- were arrested, police said.

An investigation revealed that the suspects are allegedly involved with several residential burglaries. Charges are pending against the two suspects.

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