Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired

Saint Paul (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a shots-fired report on Westminster Street Saturday morning.

Police said the call came in just after 8:20 a.m. It was in the 1300 block of Westminster Street. Officers arrived and found a federal agent involved in a use-of-force incident.

What the police say happened

Preliminary information shared with the Saint Paul police said the agent was hit by a vehicle. Police said the agent fired a weapon in response. The agent suffered injuries. Police said the injuries were not life-threatening.

Police said the suspected driver was not hurt. Federal agents took that person into custody. Saint Paul police said their officers did not arrest the suspect. They also said no Saint Paul officers used force.

Saint Paul: Federal Agent Hit, Shots Fired

Names not released

Authorities have not released the federal agent’s name. The suspect’s name has not been released. Police have not said what charges may follow. They also have not said what led to the encounter.

What comes next

Incidents involving gunfire are often reviewed by outside investigators. That can include state or federal partners. It can also include internal reviews. The goal is to document facts and evidence.

Police did not share details about where the shots went. They did not say if any homes were struck. They did not report any other injuries. They did not announce a risk to the public after the arrest.

Witnesses may be asked to speak with investigators. Updates may be posted by the Saint Paul Police Department. State case details are often shared by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Federal policy information can be found at the U.S. Department of Justice.

TRF News will update this story if more details are released. That includes the agency involved, any charges, and court records.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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