High-Risk Traffic Stop on I-35E in Eagan Linked to Hopkins Shooting Investigation
EAGAN, MINNESOTA— Authorities conducted a high-risk traffic stop late Tuesday morning on northbound I-35E in Eagan, an incident now linked to an ongoing shooting investigation in Hopkins, Minnesota.
According to the Eagan Police Department, officers stopped a vehicle under Northwood Parkway at approximately 11:50 a.m. Hopkins authorities had flagged the vehicle, prompting Eagan officers to take action when they located it in their jurisdiction. One individual was detained at the scene, and both the person and the vehicle were subsequently transferred to the Hopkins Police Department.
Hopkins Police later confirmed that the individual and vehicle had been in the vicinity of a shots-fired incident in the City of Hopkins. Authorities believe the person may be involved in the case, though no arrests have been made. The investigation remains active as law enforcement officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have not released further details on the individual’s identity or their potential role in the case.
As more details emerge, we will provide further updates.
Written by: Will Wight
