Three officers were taken to North Memorial Hospital and two more to care in St Cloud.
Five police officers have been shot near Princeton in Minnesota during an ongoing standoff with an active shooter.As reported by the Mirror, an active SWAT scene remains and the suspect is not yet in custody.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office said: "There is currently no danger to the general public, although the public is asked to avoid the area. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!"Further updates will be provided as the situation permits."
It understood "several" other agencies are attending the "critical incident," in Glendorado Township, which is between St Cloud and Princeton. Top news stories today Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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