A man was fatally shot during an altercation and ensuing highway pursuit with law enforcement Thursday in northwestern Minnesota.
According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling shortly after noon in Bagley when the officer recognized a man at a Cenex service station who had a felony warrant out for his arrest.
The deputy approached the man with the intent of arresting him, but a physical altercation erupted. The man was able to get into his vehicle and flee the scene. The deputy pursued him on eastbound U.S. 2.
Other Clearwater County deputies and Bagley police officers joined the pursuit as the man at times drove into the westbound lanes of the highway. Attempts were made to block the vehicle but were unsuccessful.
As the pursuit continued, the man drove through the yard of a residence and then north onto McDougal Avenue Northwest before driving into another yard, where squad cars were able to get the vehicle stopped.
Once stopped, deputies and officers attempted to get the man out of the vehicle. He discharged a flare-type projectile at them. A deputy then shot the man.
He was declared dead at the scene despite lifesaving measures by law enforcement and medics.
One deputy suffered a minor injury during the incident.
Body cameras were worn and activated, authorities said. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the use-of-force incident and will provide future updates, including identifications.
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