NORTH BRANCH, Minn. (KFGO) – The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after North Branch police fatally shot a woman Thursday night.
Officers responded on the report of an “intoxicated and suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun.” One officer discharged a non-lethal PepperBall round and another officer discharged their firearm at the woman, striking her.
Officers attempted to treat the woman, but she died at the scene.
Body-worn cameras captured the shooting. The officers have been placed on standard critical incident leave. North Branch is north of the Twin Cities.
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