(Bloomington, MN) — The investigation into a shooting at an intersection of I-494 in Bloomington last night continues this morning. Officers responded to the area of 78th Street and 2nd Avenue for a report of a man with a gun. Police say after making contact with him on the bridge over I-494 near Portland Avenue, he began firing into oncoming traffic before fatally turning the gun on himself. One officer shot his gun once at the man during the incident, but no other injuries were reported from the scene.
I-494 Shooting In Bloomington Investigated
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