Maple Grove Police Department officers were called to the scene of a concerning incident around the 13200 block of 90th Avenue N. after receiving reports of an individual brandishing a firearm at passersby, according to a social media post by the Maple Grove Police Department. The situation escalated when the suspect retreated into a townhome as police officers attempted intervention. Currently, negotiations with the barricaded individual are ongoing, with efforts being made to resolve the standoff peacefully.
Following the incident, Hennepin County Dispatch issued a shelter-in-place advisory to residents in the vicinity for their safety. The Maple Grove Police Department has emphasized that this case is distinct and not associated with another manhunt in the neighboring areas of Champlin and Brooklyn Park, Police negotiations remain active and they are committed to bringing this specific incident to a close without further disruption or harm.
Further information has not been forthcoming as the standoff persists, but the Maple Grove Police Department reassured the community that updates will be made public as soon as they become available.
