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Minnesota State Patrol troopers shot and killed 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II after he drove away with two troopers still hanging out the sides of his car. The incident occurred on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, where Cobb was stopped for having no taillights. Troopers discovered that Cobb was wanted for a felony incident and attempted to pull him out of the car, resulting in him driving away. The troopers eventually surrounded Cobb’s vehicle, removed him, and attempted to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The troopers involved have been placed on administrative leave. shooting-of-ricky-cobb-ii-in-minneapolis/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Breaking911 reported
Minneapolis, Minnesota – A shocking incident occurred on July 31, 2023, when a driver identified as Ricky Cobb II was stopped on Interstate 94 for having non-functional taillights on his Ford Fusion. The Minnesota State Patrol troopers soon discovered that Cobb was wanted in connection with a felony incident in Ramsey County. As they attempted to apprehend him, Cobb started driving with two troopers still hanging onto the sides of his car, as revealed by body and dash camera footage. In response, a trooper fired a shot as Cobb sped away. The pursuit continued for a short distance until the troopers managed to surround Cobb’s vehicle. They then removed him from the car and began administering life-saving measures. Unfortunately, Cobb was pronounced dead at 2:35 a.m. by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
To respect privacy, the video released by the agency was edited to blur Cobb’s face. The names of the troopers involved have not been disclosed, but it has been confirmed that they have been placed on administrative leave. The incident has sparked public concern and an ongoing investigation.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The Minnesota State Patrol and other authorities are working diligently to ensure a thorough investigation and provide transparency to the public..
