The Red Lake Tribal Council announced a Red Lake Tribal Police Officer passed away this morning.
The Minneapolis FBI office tweeted that agents are investigated a shooting that fatally wounded the officer.
According to the announcement, Red Lake Police Officerss were responding to a call when a subject fired a weapon, killing the officer.
The suspect is in custody as the investigation continues.
#FBI agents from our office are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. RLPD officers were responding to a call at a residence when a subject fired a weapon killing an officer. Subject is in custody. Investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/8IOD9rU58V
— FBI Minneapolis (@FBIMinneapolis) July 27, 2021
Out of respect and in honor of this fallen officer, all non-essential programs will be closed today, by order of Chairman Darrel Seki, Sr.
All tribal programs and businesses will keep flags at half-staff throughout the week.
