Official X account for ATF's St. Paul Field Division, overseeing enforcement & regulatory activities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Deputies were executing an arrest warrant for 31 year old Tyler Joseph O’Brien. At this time, we can’t affirmatively confirm the suspect involved in the shooting is the same person, as we have not made contact with them yet. 1/2
***UPDATE 1:29 p.m.***
The suspect, an adult white male, is not yet in custody; several agencies and multiple resources, including crisis negotiations, are on scene. The apartment building has been evacuated, but the suspect remains barricaded inside.
***SAFETY ALERT UPDATE***
We want to clarify that at this time, there are no reports of injuries. Please continue to avoid the area of West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis as the situation is still ongoing.
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies were fired upon while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the area of West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. HCSO deputies and the Minneapolis Police Department are currently working to secure the scene.
BREAKING | @ATFStPaul Special Agents have responded to an active, barricaded suspect situation in South Minneapolis alongside @HennepinSheriff. Please avoid the area near West 28th Street and Nicollet Avenue and follow @HennepinSheriff for situation updates.
ATF Explosives Detection K-9s set the national standard and will deploy for #FIFAWorldCup2026 security. These elite teams detect explosives, firearms, ammunition, and accelerants, protecting fans, players, and officials at major events nationwide and internationally.
Congratulations to @FitchburgWIPD Detective and @ATFStPaul Task Force Officer Jordan Trundle on this recognition from @USAO_WDWI. His dedication to protecting his community is deserving of this award, and we are grateful he is on our team!
Saint Paul, we need your help.
Yesterday, at 5:30 p.m., two men were shot downtown. Luckily, their injuries are non-life threatening
Our Non-Fatal Shooting Unit, along with many other Saint Paul Police personnel, are working diligently on the case. We have partnered with the
Yesterday, ATF held a ceremonial swearing-in for Robert Cekada as Director at ATF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche administered the oath and presented Director Cekada with his official badge and credentials.
Director Cekada began his career