Man arrested in Brooklyn Park for weapon-related offenses

Police say one man is in custody for what they claim are several weapon-related offenses following a shots fired report during the overnight hours Friday morning.

According to Brooklyn Park police, officers were called to the 8100 block of Douglas Court at about 2:40 a.m. Friday for a report of shots being hears.

When they arrived, officers found a man in Hamilton Park, who they say was armed with a handgun. They add there were spent shell casings nearby.

Police didn’t immediately specify the man’s name or age, or what the weapon-related offenses were.

Officials say they haven’t received any reports of injuries or property damage as of this time.