Brooklyn Park

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.

Minnesota lawmakers and officials marked the one-year anniversary of attacks on lawmakers, including the deaths of Mark and Melissa Hortman and injuries to John and Yvette Hoffman. Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to the attacks and will serve two life sentences. Tributes were shared by lawmakers, community leaders, and political groups.

Brooklyn Park Police will increase patrols this weekend as a precaution ahead of the one-year anniversary of the shooting deaths of Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed by Vance Boelter, a man disguised as a police officer. Boelter also attacked State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who survived, and pleaded guilty to all charges in federal court.

Brooklyn Park police are increasing patrols this weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the Minnesota lawmaker shootings. The heightened presence aims to address community concerns related to the past incident.

Parker was sentenced as the final defendant in the November 2022 Brooklyn Park murder case, where she admitted to lying to investigators and sheltering her son, who had sent gunmen to kill his ex-girlfriend Zaria McKeever.