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Aug 08, 2023

Minnesota State Patrol Releases Video of Fatal Shooting During Traffic Stop

(KNSI) – The Minnesota State Patrol has released body and dashboard camera video from a traffic stop on Interstate 94 that led to a fatal shooting. Troopers pulled over a Ford Fusion for driving

(KNSI) – The Minnesota State Patrol has released body and dashboard camera video from a traffic stop on Interstate 94 that led to a fatal shooting.

Troopers pulled over a Ford Fusion for driving without taillights around 2:00 a.m. on Monday. After the driver stopped, troopers learned he was wanted in connection with a felony in Ramsey County regarding an alleged violation of a protection order.

The video shows the driver refusing to get out of the car after being asked to exit multiple times. As troopers opened the car door to remove him, the suspect drove away, dragging them dangerously along the side of the vehicle for several feet. During the incident, a trooper fired his gun and shot the driver. Emergency aid was provided, but the driver died.

The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. Three troopers have been placed on leave. The investigation kept a busy interstate closed for more than seven hours in Minneapolis throughout the morning rush hour.

Authorities did not identify the driver, but family members told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the driver was 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II of Spring Lake Park.

See the video by clicking here.

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