A second suspect who was not injured was arrested, according to Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany.
A police officer was hospitalized with minor injuries. Anoka police said a K-9 named Bravo was shot and taken to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Center, where the police dog was said to be resting comfortably Monday.
Police said they responded to a call involving a possible theft at the Kohl s department store in Blaine just before 1 p.m. The two suspects had a stolen vehicle, and fled, then carjacked another vehicle at gunpoint nearby, leading police on a 40-mile high-speed chase through Anoka and Isanti counties, police said.
Police fatally shoot Blaine carjacking suspect; police dog shot and injured
A second suspect was arrested uninjured. Authorities said K9 Bravo underwent surgery and KMSP-TV reported Sunday night that he was in “stable” condition.
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Kristi Belcamino / St. Paul Pioneer Press | 8:58 pm, Feb. 21, 2021 ×
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BRAHAM, Minn. Authorities say a carjacking suspect was shot dead Sunday, Feb. 21, near Braham after a police pursuit and an Anoka Police Department K9 named Bravo was shot and injured.
A second suspect was arrested uninjured. Authorities said Bravo underwent surgery and KMSP-TV reported Sunday night that he was in stable condition.
During a news conference Sunday night, Blaine Police Chief Brian Podany gave the following details of the incident that began shortly before 1 p.m. at a Kohl’s parking lot at 10311 Baltimore St. NE in Blaine: