Minnesota law enforcement announces a shared plan against gang violence
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the FBI and the ATF announced Monday, Oct. 19 a framework for agencies across the Twin Cities metro to share intelligence on gang-related shootings through the state's Crime Gun Intelligence Center. KSTP reports more than 40 agencies are involved; FOX 9 reports 46. It follows recent shootings in Eden Prairie, Edina and Bloomington. Formal agreements with partner agencies are still pending.
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Why it matters
Recent shootings in Eden Prairie, Edina and Bloomington prompted the effort. Police departments in the metro say sharing information across city lines is meant to help prevent further gang-related shootings.
What to watch
Formal agreements with the partner agencies are still to be finalized; the sources give no date.
Sources
- KSTP: BCA, top law enforcement officials announce strategy to combat gang and group violence
- FOX 9: FBI, ATF supporting Minnesota crackdown on gang violence
- MPR News: Law enforcement announces collaboration to combat group and gang violence
- Brainerd Dispatch: Minnesota law enforcement leaders announce plan to curb gang violence
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