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flag Brooklyn Park cops cleared in shooting that killed lawmakers, though communication flaws noted.

flag A Brooklyn Park Police internal investigation has preliminarily cleared officers Zachary Baumtrog and Jay Bloyer of wrongdoing in the June 14, 2025, shooting that killed Minnesota lawmakers Mark and Melissa Hortman, stating their actions—including a delay in entering the home—were consistent with department policy. flag Officers responded to a nearby shooting involving Sen. John Hoffman, then checked the Hortmans’ residence, where they rescued wounded Mark Hortman before exchanging gunfire with suspect Vance Boelter, who has been indicted on federal and state murder charges, including potential death penalty. flag The department acknowledged communication issues and is seeking a third-party review, but the preliminary findings found no policy violations.

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