Hennepin County, MN – A routine traffic stop in Hennepin County quickly escalated into a life-or-death emergency Sunday after deputies discovered a gunshot victim inside the vehicle, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said a deputy initially pulled over the car for speeding and running a red light. During the stop, the deputy learned the driver was rushing a passenger who had suffered a gunshot wound to a nearby hospital.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the deputy immediately shifted from enforcement to emergency response — providing an escort to the hospital to ensure the injured passenger received urgent medical care without further delay.
The department shared dashcam footage from the incident, showing the deputy leading the vehicle into the hospital’s emergency entrance where medical staff quickly took over.
“This incident is just one example of the unexpected nature of the job,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a public statement. “Our deputies’ ability to respond and change course in an emergency can make all the difference.”
Authorities have not released additional details on the victim’s condition or circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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