Minneapolis, MN – Early this morning, while responding to a call from paramedics for assistance, a Minneapolis Police Officer shot Jamar Clark. Clark is currently on life support at HCMC.
Rep. Raymond Dehn (DFL-Minneapolis), who represents the area, issued the following initial statement:
"This morning saw yet another tragic shooting in our community. I welcome the independent investigation and hope that answers come quickly. My prayers go out to everyone involved. Our community has seen far too many young people involved in tragedies like this. We must all come together to ensure this doesn't happen again."
Rep. Dehn will provide additional comment as the investigation continues.
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