Suspect dead, deputy hurt in officer-involved shooting up north

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Officer hurt and suspect killed in northern Minnesota shootout Photo credit Getty Images

One is dead following an officer-involved shooting in northern Minnesota.

Law enforcement were called to a home near Walker yesterday following a report of shots fired.

After making contact with a male suspect, there was a foot chase and an exchange of gunfire.

The suspect died at the scene and a Cass County sheriff's deputy was wounded and taken by helicopter to Fargo for hospital treatment.

Officers were wearing active body cameras during the confrontation.

As is protocol, the Minnesota BCA is looking into the shooting.

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