MINNEAPOLIS — A deputy with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s office was shot in the collarbone while wearing a vest, according to a livestream from the Ramsey County Sheriff. Deputy Joe Kill with Ramsey County is expected to be ok, the bullet did not pierce his vest.
The incident started with a pursuit. Then deputy Kill was “fired upon with an assault rifle.”
Per the livestream, the bullet went through the car and hit the deputy in the vest.
At some point during the incident Deputy Kill shot back.
The car the shooter was in was later found, but no arrests have been made.
Deputy Kill is going to an area hospital to get checked out.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.
This shooting comes about two weeks after three Burnsville first responders were shot and killed. A memorial for them was held earlier this week.
READ MORE: Public memorial, procession honors 3 fallen Burnsville first responders
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