Five officers shot in Benton County, Minnesota, suspect at large

A concerning incident unfolded in Benton County, Minnesota, on a Thursday morning as five officers were shot, and the suspect remains at large. The incident took place near the intersection of 190th Avenue Northeast and Glendorado Road Northeast in Glendorado Township, just west of Princeton.

Officials have confirmed that all five officers sustained injuries from the gunfire, but fortunately, their injuries are not life-threatening. Three of the wounded officers are receiving treatment at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, while the other two are being cared for at St. Cloud Hospital.

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The suspect responsible for the shooting has not been apprehended and remains at the scene, prompting authorities to advise the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.

Glendorado Township is situated approximately 60 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Law enforcement agencies are actively involved in addressing the situation, and further details about the incident and the ongoing investigation are likely to emerge in the coming hours and days.