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1 dead in Brooklyn Park shooting; suspect arrested

Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in Brooklyn Park
Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in Brooklyn Park 00:20

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place inside a Brooklyn Park residence Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to the 5800 block of 74th Avenue North at 2:11 p.m.

According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, one person was found dead after a report of an active shooter. Officers began a search for the suspect and allegedly found a second crime scene on another floor of the building.

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Shortly after, officers received information on the whereabouts of the suspect and arrested him on the 8400 block of Xerxes Avenue North, police say. Officers recovered a firearm.

Police are not seeking any additional suspects at the time.

The Brooklyn Park SWAT and several other additional agencies assisted in the response.

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