Police responded to a theft report at a Kohl's in Blaine. Two men fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, and then stole another vehicle at gunpoint before leading police on a 40-mile chase. Police say the men fled on foot after the stolen vehicle became disabled, exchanging gunshots with police. No other details have been provided at this time.
Agency: Isanti County Sheriff's Department, Anoka Police Department, Blaine Police Department
Motive: Theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Dominic Lucas Koch
Death Date: February 21, 2021
County: Isanti
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6625