ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nearly two weeks after a suspect shot at a Ramsey County deputy during a chase, officials are expected to provide an update on the investigation Wednesday afternoon.
The St. Paul Police Department said Chief Axel Henry will speak outside department headquarters at 3:15 p.m. Police did not give any details about the new information.
How to watch the update
- What: St. Paul police chief provides update on shooting of Ramsey County deputy
- When: Wednesday, March 13 at 3:15 p.m.
- Where: St. Paul Police Department headquarters
- How to watch: In the video player above, on CBS News Minnesota on Pluto TV or on the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher said a suspect fired at Deputy Joe Kill during a chase on March 1. Police said Kill “was struck by debris or possibly shrapnel from the bullets coming into his vehicle.”
The chase began when officers spotted a dark-colored vehicle being driven recklessly near Payne Avenue and Jessamine Street in St. Paul, according to police. The driver was speeding and running stop signs, police said.
Officers tried to stop the driver, but they fled. Police did not pursue, but informed other law enforcement in the area of the vehicle.
Kill spotted it and also tried to stop the driver, but they fled again, police said. Kill pursued, and that’s when a passenger in the suspect vehicle shot at him, according to police. Kill stopped the pursuit when something struck him in the vest.
Kill was treated at the scene and had no apparent injuries, police said.
The vehicle involved in the shooting was later found and impounded, but no arrests have been announced.
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