Around 11:40 a.m., officers served a search warrant and shot, and Deputy Scott Dundall killed Kent Kruger inside the home. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police. Later, police alleged Kruger shot first.
Victim's Name: Kent Richard Kruger
Agency Responsible: Dakota County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: February 28, 2020
County: Dakota
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5578