Crime & Safety
Bloomington Police Say Report Of Cop Shooting Is 'False'
The information — which was shared on the Nextdoor app — is false, police said.
BLOOMINGTON, MN — The Bloomington Police Department Saturday evening said it received several calls about a report of a police shooting near 79th Street and France Avenue.
The information — which was shared on the Nextdoor app — is false, police said.
We are receiving several calls about a false report of an officer involved shooting tonight near 79th and France AV. The information was communicated on next door and is false .
— Bloomington Police (@BPD_MN) September 6, 2020
The Bloomington Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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