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WCCO photojournalist detained while covering protest in Brooklyn Center

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 16, 2021
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Targets
Unidentified photojournalist 11 (WCCO-TV)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota State Patrol
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Fox 9 reporter detained while covering Brooklyn Center protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 16, 2021
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Targets
Babs Santos (KMSP Fox 9)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota State Patrol
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Minneapolis Star Tribune photojournalist, colleague detained in Brooklyn Center

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 16, 2021
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Targets
Liz Flores (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Brooklyn Center Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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