UPDATE: Suspect who barricaded himself in Bloomington taken into custody peacefully
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UPDATE: The Bloomington Police stated that residents who were displaced by the incident can return home.
Residence displaced by the incident should be able to return home. Thanks for your patience.
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) October 3, 2020
The suspect who had barricaded themselves in a Bloomington apartment has surrendered peacefully
The barricaded subject has been taken into custody following a peaceful surrender. Thanks to all the metro agencies that assisted. We would also like to thank the residents in the surrounding neighborhoods for your patience and hospitality.
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) October 3, 2020
There is a heavy police presence in West Bloomington Friday evening.
According to the Bloomington Police Department, police were called at 2:18 p.m. to assist the U.S. Marshall’s North Star Fugitive Taskforce as they tried to pick up a person on a warrant. Shots had been fired by the time Bloomington police were called however they say they are not sure who fired the shots.
The person then went into an apartment and police still believe they are in the apartment.
It is not believed that any officers were injured during the altercation.
The area around the 10600 block of Brunswick Road in Bloomington is currently blocked off as police continue their operation.
We are currently on the scene of a barricaded subject in the 10600 block of Brunswick Rd. Please continue to avoid the area. Thank you.
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) October 3, 2020
Please stay out of the area of Old Shakopee Road West and Brunswick Avenue South. There is a large police incident going on right now. We will have more updates later. Thank you for your cooperation!
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) October 2, 2020