Accidental Shot Hits Tire During Chase | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A wild police chase in Inver Grove Heights ended with an accidental firearm discharge—sending a bullet into the suspect’s car tire, not anyone else. The pursuit began just after 3:40 AM when officers tried to stop a fleeing vehicle, which eventually led to the suspect running on foot. One officer fired unintentionally as they approached, luckily missing anyone nearby. The suspect, the only person in the car, was later caught after falling over a fence during the chase and required medical attention. The department says the shot wasn’t aimed at anyone, but the bizarre outcome—tire hit, suspect…