St. Paul Police: Officers Kill Armed Man; Body Cameras Activated

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A man is dead after an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning in St. Paul.

Police said officers were called to a two-floor, multi-unit residence on the 900 block of St. Anthony Avenue at about 2:30 a.m.

Sgt. Mike Ernster said officers "encountered an adult male armed with a handgun," who was subsequently shot, and died at the scene. Two officers discharged their weapons.

Prior to the deadly encounter, a 911 caller said he heard multiple gunshots on the second floor of the residence, but hung up without providing any other information.

Ernster said all officers involved, who are now on standard administrative leave, were wearing activated body cameras.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.

Mayor Melvin Carter released this statement late Sunday morning:

Last night's officer-involved shooting was a tragedy for our entire city. As we await further details, my heart goes out to the family of the deceased, to our Saint Paul officers, and to every member of our community as we all grieve and process this loss. I am working closely with Chief Axtell and the BCA to ensure a thorough, transparent and timely investigation, including the release of the body cam footage as soon as possible.

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