Woman Points BB Gun at Officer, Prompting Multiple Shots Fired in Police Pursuit

CHANHASSEN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a dramatic turn of events, a routine police stop escalated into a tense confrontation, resulting in an officer firing multiple shots after a woman pointed a BB gun at him while attempting to flee, as confirmed by authorities.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) divulged fresh insights on Tuesday, shedding light on the circumstances leading to an officer discharging their firearm during a pursuit. Among the key revelations was the identification of the officer involved — Zachary Robertson, boasting 18 years of law enforcement experience. Robertson is currently placed on standard administrative leave per protocol.

The focal figure in this gripping saga is 33-year-old Amanda Nelson, who, just last week, faced charges including two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, alongside a charge of being a fugitive from justice from another state. Nelson’s legal entanglement stems from an active warrant issued in Illinois.

The ordeal commenced in Excelsior when a South Lake Minnetonka police officer, later identified as Robertson, spotted Nelson’s vehicle and discovered an active warrant against her for aggravated battery in Illinois. Despite attempts to pull her over, Nelson initiated a pursuit, which culminated in Robertson firing his weapon after she pointed what appeared to be a firearm at him.

Subsequent investigations revealed that Nelson brandished a black handgun through her car’s window, prompting Robertson’s decisive action. The BCA reported that Robertson discharged “multiple shots” through his windshield, although Nelson emerged unscathed and managed to evade capture momentarily before being apprehended after a standoff.

A subsequent search of Nelson’s vehicle yielded a black Smith & Wesson BB gun air pistol, underscoring the perilous nature of the encounter. BCA agents continue to analyze footage from both body-worn and squad car cameras to unravel the intricacies of this harrowing episode.