Brooklyn Park Police Cleared in Response to State Lawmaker Homicide

The Brooklyn Park Police Department has completed a preliminary internal review clearing two officers who responded to the June 14 homicide of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman. The investigation determined that Officers Zachary Baumtrog and Jay Bloyer followed department policy during their response, which included an exchange of gunfire and waiting over an hour before entering the residence. The department is still seeking a broader third-party review of the incident response and communications.