Minneapolis police insisted on ‘no knock’…
Amir Locke, a 22-year-old man who was not the target of an investigation, died after Minneapolis police executed a no-knock warrant in his apartment at dawn. The city announced a moratorium on such warrants following community outrage and revelations about the incident.
Key Facts
- Amir Locke was shot multiple times by police during a raid that violated Minnesota law
- The use of a ‘no knock’ warrant, which allowed police to enter without knocking or announcing themselves, led to Locke’s death
Incident Details
| Location | Minneapolis, City, State |
| Department | Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) |
| Officers Involved | Mark Hanneman and other Minneapolis police officers involved in the raid |
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