Two dead, one hurt in Lindstrom, Minnesota shooting; suspect shot dead by law enforcement

A shooting at a home in Lindstrom, Minnesota, on Saturday morning (November 14) left two people dead, including a suspect fatally shot by law enforcement, and a third person taken to a regional trauma center. The Chisago County Sheriff's Office said there is no longer a threat to the public, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has taken over the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. (File photo: a Chisago County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle.)

Large multi-agency response after 911 calls

The sheriff's office said it began receiving multiple 911 calls around 11 a.m. reporting gunfire at a residence near the 12000 block of Stacy Trail. Deputies and officers from several other agencies responded, and the confrontation ended with law enforcement fatally shooting the suspect. Capt. Dereck Anklan confirmed the suspect's death at a briefing on Saturday afternoon, saying the situation was contained and residents were no longer in danger.

One more person dead, one hospitalized; identities not released

Officials confirmed two other people were involved: one was pronounced dead and another was transported to a regional trauma center. The condition of the hospitalized person has not been released. Police have not explained the relationships between the people involved or released the identities of the dead or a motive. No law enforcement officers were injured. Local television station KSTP also reported on the shooting.

State investigators take over

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the officer-involved shooting, as is standard procedure. Police have asked the public to stay away from the area while investigators process the scene, and said further updates would follow.