Minneapolis Police Shooting Investigation: Officer on Leave, No Injuries Reported

A Minneapolis police officer is on administrative leave following an incident early Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, where the officer discharged a firearm at an armed suspect. No injuries were reported, and the suspect is in custody, according to the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).

Incident Details

At approximately 12:30 a.m., police received a 911 call reporting that a man was pointing a gun at a woman near Fifth Avenue South and East Lake Street. The caller and his mother, who was the intended target, heard what they believed to be the same suspect discharging a firearm shortly after the initial threat.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered the suspect emerging from his apartment while armed with a gun. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect did not comply. An officer subsequently fired two shots, but did not strike the suspect. The suspect was then taken into custody and booked on suspicion of assault. Police Chief Brian O’Hara indicated the suspect was believed to be intoxicated at the time of the incident. [KSTP] [Fox9]

BCA Investigation

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) is investigating the incident as a leverage-of-force case, which is standard procedure in such situations. [KSTP] The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. [Fox9]

Minneapolis Police Department Violent Crimes Investigations

The incident occurred amidst ongoing investigations by the Minneapolis Police Department’s Violent Crimes Investigations Division (VCID). The VCID focuses on investigating assaults, robberies, shootings, and homicides, with specialized units dedicated to reducing violence and gun violence within the city. [City of Minneapolis] The Homicide Unit investigates crimes of murder, non-parental kidnappings, fatal hit and run vehicle accidents, and any death within the city limits, as well as cold cases in collaboration with the FBI. [City of Minneapolis]

Contact Information

Violent Crimes Investigations Division (VCID)
Minneapolis Police Department
Phone: 612-673-2941
Address: Minneapolis Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave. S., Floor 8, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday