The investigation remains active and ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
Should anyone have any additional information regarding this case, please contact 651-439-9381 or 911. 8/8

“We want to assure the public that there is no ongoing threat to community safety related to this case. These types of incidents are rare in our community, but no matter the rarity, we take them very seriously.” 7/8

The other two alleged in the initial conflict were detained and released pending further investigation. “It is concerning anytime a gun is involved, and I’m proud of our officers for their swift and professional response,” said Police Chief Pete Koerner. 6/8

An arrest was made in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025 of the person who allegedly fired the gun, Landon Robert Smith, who was transported to the Washington County jail pending charges. The gun that was used in the incident was recovered. 5/8

During that encounter, an alleged attempted robbery occurred and the person selling the cartridges shot at the two subjects who were there to purchase the items. 4/8

Investigators worked throughout the night to identify and locate individuals believed to be involved. It was determined that the individuals allegedly involved were known to one another and were meeting to purchase THC cartridges. 3/8

mall located at 7240 East Point Douglas Road. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and began an immediate investigation.
Initial findings confirm that numerous spent shell casings and live rounds were located in the area. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. 2/8

Traffic on northbound Highway 61 south of Kingsboro Trail has been reduced to one lane.

MN State Patrol has been called in to conduct accident reconstruction.

Traffic is being re-routed from southbound Highway 61 to northbound Keats/19, then to eastbound 70th St to southbound Manning/95.

Apologies for the incorrect link, here is the right one: cottagegrovemn.gov/781/High-Zon...

Thank you for your understanding and patience as crews conduct this needed work.
For more information, please visit:
cottagegrovemn.gov/.../High-Zon....
You can also contact:
Phone: 612-254-0991
Email: [email protected]

Construction will commence at the intersection of 65th Street and Idsen Avenue, and this initial phase will continue in that vicinity for the next few weeks.

During this period, access for Idsen Avenue residents will be limited. Crews will work with residents on Idsen to help them understand when work will be going past their driveways and which direction they should travel.

Tonight’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Drill helps us practice our roles while setting up operations; it’s always good to be prepared, just in case!