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What happens in a police shooting?

When police respond to a shooting, their priority is to secure the scene and help victims. In Minneapolis, officers entered the building quickly after 911 calls, which is standard procedure to stop ongoing threats. Investigations follow, often involving multiple agencies, to understand exactly what happened and why, especially when officers or suspects are killed.

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