FRAZEE, Minn. 鈥� The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has named Todd Ole Burris, 36, of Bemidji, as the suspect who was at the Frazee rest stop in Otter Tail County on Wednesday evening.
As of late Thursday afternoon, Burris is in stable condition at Essentia in Fargo, according to Minnesota Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Mike Ernster.
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Ernster said Thursday that Burris is expected to be booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on suspicion of aggravated assault once released from the hospital.
鈥淭he BCA investigation into the circumstances of this incident are just beginning,鈥� Ernster said in an email. 鈥淭o maintain the integrity of the investigation we will not be sharing any more information related to this incident.鈥�
According to an Otter Tail County Sheriff鈥檚 Office release, authorities responded to a domestic assault report in the 20000 block of Becker County Highway 21 at about 5:30 p.m. July 9. The caller said that an adult male suspect, now identified as Burris, entered their residence, attacked them and stole a firearm.
Deputies later spotted Burris鈥� vehicle in Detroit Lakes, but he fled, the press release stated. The Detroit Lakes Police Department joined the pursuit, with assistance from the Minnesota State Patrol and the Otter Tail County Sheriff鈥檚 Office.
The chase continued into Otter Tail County, where Burris eventually pulled into the Frazee rest stop. According to the release, officers then made contact with Burris, shooting him.
Officers rendered aid at the scene before Burris was transported to Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes and later transferred to Essentia in Fargo.
No officers were hurt.
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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation. Authorities said the officers involved were wearing body cameras during the shooting.
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