Passengers on a Metro Transit bus in Brooklyn Park had a tense ride on Friday when a man allegedly pulled a knife and threatened to harm people on board, according to police. Officers boarded the bus, used a Taser to detain the suspect, and had paramedics check him at the scene. Authorities said every other rider walked away safe and unharmed.
Police say they responded to a weapons complaint
In a Facebook post, the Brooklyn Park Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Zane Avenue North after a "weapons complaint" aboard a Metro Transit vehicle. The post states the person was armed with a knife and threatened to harm passengers. Officers then deployed a Taser and took the person into custody on felony charges, according to Brooklyn Park Police Department.
Transit jurisdiction and response
Metro Transit Police have authority to investigate crimes that occur on buses and trains across the region, and local departments often work with transit police when incidents happen on board. The Metro Transit Police Department outlines its role on the agency's website and notes it coordinates with city and county responders for safety calls.
How officers say the stop unfolded
The Brooklyn Park post says officers entered the bus in the 6500 block of Zane Avenue North and deployed a Taser to subdue the suspect before making an arrest. Paramedics evaluated the arrested person at the scene, and police emphasized that all other passengers were found safe and unharmed, per Brooklyn Park Police Department. The department did not release the suspect's name or the specific felony charges in the initial alert.
Transit safety context
Incidents on Metro Transit vehicles have drawn regional attention in recent months. More serious episodes, including a December shooting on a Minneapolis bus that left multiple people injured, have prompted renewed calls for safety measures. FOX 9 and other outlets have reported on such episodes, underscoring the stakes of on-board confrontations even when they end without mass injuries.
As of publication there were no immediate public records or independent news reports expanding on the department's account. The Facebook post appears to be the only public timeline of the arrest at the time we checked. This story will be updated if booking or charging records are released by the city or Hennepin County authorities.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Brooklyn Park Police Department. The city lists non-emergency numbers and a public information email on its police page. The Brooklyn Park Police Department provides phone numbers and media contacts for tips and follow-up.
