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Otter Tail County SWAT standoff ends in man's death
A man died following a SWAT standoff and officer-involved shooting in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The incident occurred near Battle Lake on Twin Lake Road after deputies responded to a report of a disturbance.
According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, the situation began when a relative attempted to check on a man at a barricaded residence. The man allegedly pointed a shotgun at the relative, struck them with the weapon, and forced them into a vehicle before returning to the home.
During the subsequent standoff, the Otter Tail County SWAT Team attempted to negotiate with the individual. Authorities stated that a shot was fired at an armored SWAT vehicle. The man eventually exited the residence and pointed a firearm at law enforcement, prompting an officer to discharge their weapon. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were reported injured. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting.
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Battle Lake · Douglas County · Minnesota · Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension · Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the shooting. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The man exited the residence and pointed a firearm at officers, leading an officer to discharge their weapon. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A man pointed a shotgun at a relative, struck them with the gun butt, and forced them into a vehicle. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The man was pronounced dead at the scene. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The man fired a shot at an armored SWAT vehicle during the standoff. kroc.com · mix108.com · kstp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputies responded to a home on Twin Lake Road near Battle Lake around 5:47 p. m. on Thursday. kstp.com