1 shot in Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park man in custody; officer injured during arrest

Brooklyn Park police have released more details on an investigation that began during the overnight hours on Monday morning, saying a man is in custody after a shooting.

A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer captured officers walking around the complex, and an ambulance was near the scene at the Brooks Gardens Apartments and Townhomes on 69th Avenue North near Zane Avenue around 1 a.m.

Police said officers were called to the building at 12:30 a.m. for a shooting. When police arrived, they said a suspect, identified as 29-year-old Hakim Watkins, was trying to leave the area, but he was arrested.

Police say an argument between Watkins and the victim, identified as a family member, escalated to a shooting. The victim was shot in the hand and is expected to recover.

During Watkins’ arrest, police said an officer received minor injuries after being assaulted.

No other details were immediately provided about the investigation, which is continuing.