Coon Rapids Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man During Domestic Incident

Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, fatally shot a man armed with a knife during a domestic incident at a residence on 111th Avenue NW. Officers responded after a woman called to report being cut with a knife and heard her screaming upon arrival. Multiple attempts were made to deescalate the situation, including firing less-lethal rounds and a taser, but when the suspect moved toward the officers, one officer discharged a firearm, striking the man. The suspect was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he later died, and officers involved have been placed on administrative leave. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident, and body camera footage captured the event. Authorities have not released the suspect's identity or further details about the domestic dispute or relationships involved.