BCA investigating after 5 deputies shoot, kill arson suspect who shot at firefighter in northeastern Minnesota

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an incident where multiple deputies shot and killed an arson suspect who allegedly shot at a firefighter in northeast Minnesota on Tuesday.

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says its 911 center received a call reporting a structure fire on Heritage Trail near East Pioneer Road in Normanna Township around 9:20 a.m. The caller reported their neighbor had sprayed a family member with gasoline and set their home on fire, as well as his own.

A short time later, another neighbor called 911, saying the same man was armed with a rifle.

The man allegedly tried to set a fire to another nearby residence, but a solo volunteer firefighter arrived and was able to help put out both fires at the neighboring homes.

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