Brooklyn Park

A woman was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn park, according to NYPD. The search for her killer is ongoing, and this incident marks the first murder reported in Brooklyn’s 77th precinct this year.

Two children were injured after an e-bike collided with a motor vehicle in Brooklyn Park. The accident, reported Saturday near Pearson Parkway and Sierra Parkway, resulted in both children being taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating the collision, noting that the driver remained on the scene and there is no current indication of drugs or alcohol involvement.

A woman was stabbed after a large fight in Brooklyn Park. Police are searching for the suspect in the late-night incident that left the woman injured on Saturday.

Authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the July 5 shooting at Hartkopf Park. The suspect was captured in Illinois following the deadly incident.

A second 17-year-old suspect was arrested in Illinois for the July 5 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Immanuel Kowo in Brooklyn Park's Hartkopf Park. The first suspect, also 17, was charged with gun possession but not homicide. Five shell casings were found near a jungle gym amid a large gathering at the park.

A 25-year-old man is charged in connection with two recent sexual assault cases in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Authorities are seeking help to find Jerald Dion Douglas-Hanisch, a 34-year-old man last seen Monday in the 600 block of 70th Avenue North in Brooklyn Park. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

A Brooklyn Park pastor involved in a wage dispute with Hennepin County is no longer facing criminal charges related to underpaying nonprofit workers. The charges were dropped after a years-long legal dispute.

Darius Ahmadd Olson-Baker, 25, has been charged with eight counts of criminal sexual conduct and two counts of first-degree burglary in Brooklyn Park after allegedly breaking into two homes and assaulting women. He was on supervised release following a 2023 prison sentence for a firearm charge. Law enforcement arrested him after a lead from a police source connected him to the crimes.

A 25-year-old Brooklyn Park man, Darius Ahmadd Olson-Baker, was arrested for allegedly burglarizing homes and sexually assaulting two women. He was recently released from prison after serving two-thirds of a 60-month sentence for a firearm charge and was on supervised release. Police linked him to the crimes through a lead involving past similar behavior.

One person died after a motorcycle crash in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday night. The crash occurred at Brooklyn Boulevard and Unity Avenue North, with the motorcycle driver being hospitalized before passing away. Authorities confirmed all involved cooperated with law enforcement as the investigation continues.

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle at a Brooklyn Park intersection on Wednesday. The crash occurred at an intersection in Brooklyn Park.

Brooklyn Park police are investigating two home break-ins in a week, involving an armed suspect who assaulted women in separate incidents. A task force has been formed to address the crimes, and authorities are urging residents to enhance home security and report any suspicious activity.

A Star Tribune investigation found that at least 30 agencies accessed Flock traffic camera data for immigration enforcement during Operation Metro Surge. Some jurisdictions, including Brooklyn Park and Columbia Heights, have ended ties with Flock over concerns about the use of traffic data for immigration purposes.

Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect who broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint. The suspect is described as having committed the assault during a home invasion.

A woman in Brooklyn Park was held at gunpoint by an unknown man in her home. The suspect entered her residence near Hampshire Avenue North but left before she could call 911. Police are investigating, and no injuries were reported.

Karen Schmitz, a 13-year-old from Brooklyn Park, went missing on June 22 in the 8500 block of Edinbrook Crossing North. Authorities describe her as 5 feet 8 inches tall with black hair and eyes, wearing a white shirt, black Nike jacket, camouflage pants, and black shoes. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is seeking public help to locate her, noting she has connections to the Chicago area.

A lottery grant has been announced in Brooklyn Park to address the ash borer issue. The initiative was reported by KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.

Brooklyn Park police are searching for 15-year-old Bushra Othman Alsso, last seen on July 8 wearing a black dress and hijab. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued an alert describing her as 5-foot-4, 97 pounds, with blue hair and brown eyes. She has a history of being reported missing.

The article argues that a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network is a more cost-effective and beneficial alternative to the proposed $3.58 billion Blue Line Extension light-rail project for the north metro. A Metropolitan Council study suggests that multiple BRT lines could serve more residents, reduce costs, and provide greater mobility than a single light-rail line, challenging the current debate between one BRT and one rail option.

An 8-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, after being struck by a pickup truck while riding an electric scooter at an intersection around 2 p.m. Friday. The driver, who called 911 and remained at the scene, is cooperating with investigators, and the Minnesota State Patrol is conducting accident reconstruction.

An 8-year-old boy died after being struck by a pickup truck while riding an electronic scooter in Brooklyn Park on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the afternoon hours of Friday.

Two people were hospitalized after a domestic dispute escalated into a stabbing in Brooklyn Park. Police responded to a report of a woman being stabbed by her adult male domestic partner, with both individuals sustaining injuries requiring medical treatment. No arrests have been announced as the investigation continues.

A 16-year-old, Immanuel Kowo, was fatally shot at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park during a large gathering. A 17-year-old suspect, linked to the Kensington Crew and EBK gang, was arrested; a gun found on him was connected to the shooting. The suspect faces gun possession charges, which may be amended.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Brooklyn Park for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at Hartkopf Park. The incident occurred on Sunday.

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Immanuel Kowo, was fatally shot in Brooklyn Park's Hartkopf Park. A 17-year-old suspect was arrested, and the weapon used in the shooting was recovered. The suspect faces probable second-degree murder charges and is held at Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center.

A child was shot and killed at a park in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Sunday night. Police are currently investigating the incident.

A boy was shot and killed at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park on Sunday night, according to police. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The victim's identity has not been released.

A 27-year-old woman died in a crash on I-94 near Eau Claire when her car drifted into the median. The 28-year-old driver was arrested for driving under the influence, while a third passenger was not hospitalized. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was robbed and assaulted in a Brooklyn Park parking lot near Target Parkway North on Tuesday morning. Suspects fired two gunshots but did not injure the victim, who knew them and reported they fled in a car before police arrived at 4:01 a.m. The investigation is ongoing with no arrests or suspect count disclosed.

A woman was charged after a three-wheeled motorcycle crashed into a crowd at a Brooklyn park, injuring 13 people, including four in critical condition.

A motorcycle operator lost control of their vehicle and struck nine pedestrians in a Brooklyn public park, resulting in four critical injuries. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred Sunday evening.

A motorcycle crashed into a crowd at a Brooklyn park, injuring 10 people, according to the NYPD. The rider lost control and struck nine pedestrians in Fort Greene park.

A 21-year-old man was killed during a knife fight between Mexican gangs in a Brooklyn park on Saturday afternoon. Another man was also stabbed, though not fatally.

Brooklyn Park Police Department launched a community camera program in July 2025, allowing residents and businesses to register or share camera access during emergencies. The program, which includes real-time access via Axon FususCORE devices for businesses, has registered over 450 cameras and integrated 230 as of June 2026. Authorities cited its role in tracking Vance Boelter, who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and others.

St. Paul police and civil rights advocates debate the use of Flock Safety cameras, which use automated license plate readers to scan vehicles. Critics cite concerns over data sharing with federal immigration agencies, while proponents argue the technology aids crime prevention. Some Minnesota cities have canceled Flock contracts, but St. Paul's contract remains active through 2028.

A 15-year-old named Bushra Othman Alsso is missing and last seen in the 9400 block of Decatur Drive North in Brooklyn Park around 8:53 p.m. Friday. She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, with blue hair, brown eyes, and was wearing white pants and a pink sweater. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Hennepin County Dispatch.

Severe thunderstorms and hail are affecting Minnesota, with tornado warnings in northern counties. KSTP.com provides updates and a gallery of storm-related images and videos from locations including Champlin, Maple Grove, and Roseville.

The Met Council reported a $336 million cost increase for the Blue Line extension to Brooklyn Park, totaling $3.6 billion, sparking debate among officials. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board faces opposition over closing Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park due to archaeological concerns, while a Minneapolis council member highlights safety issues at Heritage Park affordable housing.

Minneapolis police are searching for Jayceon Rogers, a 10-year-old boy last seen in north Minneapolis on Sunday around 5 p.m. He was wearing a white T-shirt and beige jogging pants, is 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighs about 80 pounds, and has brown eyes with black dreadlocks featuring red and orange tips. Authorities are urging the public to call 911 if he is spotted.