Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
World
Gloria Oladipo

Black man killed by Minneapolis police was not named in no-knock warrant

The fatal shooting of Amir Locke by police was on Wednesday February 2 in downtown Minneapolis
The fatal shooting of Amir Locke by police was on Wednesday February 2 in downtown Minneapolis Photograph: Richard Tsong-Taatarii/AP

New details have emerged about a 22-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by Minneapolis police during the execution of a no-knock warrant, with police officials confirming the man was not named in any search warrant.

During a press conference on Thursday held by the Minneapolis police department (MPD), officials confirmed that Amir Locke, who was shot early on Wednesday morning during the search, was not named in any search warrant carried out by MPD police. Locke was shot by the Minneapolis officer Mark Hanneman, according to city officials and documents.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.