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Gainer. At least one of

Gainer. At least one of the deputies fired shots, striking Gainer, after the provided body camera footage cut out, according to the report. The deputies rendered medical aid until an ambulance arrived to take Gainer to the hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, according to the report. The incident is under investigation. FELON WITH VIOLENT HIS- TORY ARRESTED FOLLOWING SHOTS FIRED AT POLICE By Crime Watch MN OAKDALE, MN. – Just weeks after three first responders were shot and killed during a standoff while responding to a domestic situation in Burnsville, an eerily similar scene played out in Oakdale, MN., overnight Monday to Tuesday. Just before 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Oakdale officers were called to a domestic dispute near the 100 block of Greystone Avenue. Police located the vehicle involved in the dispatch and began trailing it, according to dispatch audio. The vehicle took off from officers who aired that there was a female in the passenger seat with her hands up. The dispatcher relayed that information indicated that the female was being threatened by a party with a gun. Police continued to follow the vehicle until it pulled up to the apparent residence involved in the call. An officer then shouted over the air, “shots fired, shots fired, get us armor here dispatch, ASAP.” Another officer indicated that shots were being fired out of a window and yelled at others to 76 The Blues - April ‘24 take cover. Another officer ordered everyone to take cover behind their vehicles as police indicated that shots continued to be fired. Police then indicated that the female involved in the incident was in the backyard holding a baby. Police were able to get the female to safety as they called for overhead help from a State Patrol flight operator and requested a sniper to respond to the scene. Further dispatch audio indicated that the officers who were sheltering behind vehicles in the front of the residence were eventually able to get to safety with the assistance of armored equipment. A “Code Red” alert was requested by police to be sent to the surrounding neighborhood advising residents to shelter in place. Several responders from SWAT, a negotiator team, and other agencies began responding to the scene. Information was aired that the female victim told police that the suspect claimed he was “ready to die tonight, and he wouldn’t go back to prison.” The standoff continued as radio dispatches went to an encrypted channel at about 11:30 p.m. The city of Oakdale posted a press release on Tuesday detailing what transpired during the ordeal and confirmed that a suspect had been arrested: “Just before 10:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024, Oakdale officers were called to a domestic dispute near the 100 block of Greystone Avenue. The 911 caller expressed concern that the male involved had a gun and had 25-year-old Devione Leeante threatened the female with it in the past. While en route to the address, officers located a vehicle they believed to be occupied by the involved parties and attempted a traffic stop near 10th Street and Hadley Avenue. The driver fled from officers, leading them on a brief pursuit before stopping at a residence on the 100 block of Greystone Avenue. Immediately upon exiting the vehicle, the male driver, later identified as 25-year-old Devione Leeante Malone of St. Paul, began shooting at officers. At least one Oakdale police officer exchanged gunfire as Malone fled into the home where he continued to fire at officers before barricading himself inside. Law enforcement immediately secured the area, evacuating nearby homes. A female passenger and infant inside the vehicle were located unharmed and ushered to safety by police. Resources from multiple jurisdictions responded to assist at the scene, where four Oakdale officers were unable to safely retreat due to incoming gunfire.

RACE DAY 05.11.2024 Embrace the spirit of remembrance and solidarity during Police Week at the 18th Annual National Police Week 5K, being held on May 11, 2024. Whether you join us in Arlington, Virginia or virtually from anywhere, together we’ll Run to Remember, echoing the mission of The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) and emphasizing our commitment to honoring the brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice. RegisteR Today at nationalpoliceweek5k.com national police week 2023 schedule of events National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 • National Police K9 Memorial Service • ODMP 5K SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024 • Police Unity Tour Arrival MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024 • Candlelight Vigil TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 • The 30th Annual Pipeband Memorial March and Service, Organized by the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES) WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024 • Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service • Ambassador Wreath Laying and Stand Watch for the Fallen • Ford Giveaway Drawing MULTI-DAY EVENTS MAY 9–18, 2024 • National Law Enforcement Museum OPEN each day from May 9-20, 2024 MAY 14–16, 2024 • C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference and C.O.P.S. Kids/Teens Program Beyond the events listed here, all are welcome at the Memorial which remains open to the public 24/7. If you are interested in attending the museum, you can get more information here: nleomf.org/museum/. 2024_ODMP-NPW5K_COPS_PrintAd.indd 1 The Blues - April ‘24 77 2/27/24 2:05 PM