07-03-2025
Apple Valley man arrested in fatal Bloomington hit-and-run
An Apple Valley man has been arrested after police believe he fatally struck a 21-year-old in Bloomington with his SUV on Thursday night shortly after the two met up to complete a sale of unknown goods.
Officers about 8:45 p.m. were sent to the 8300 block of 11th Avenue, a residential neighborhood on the city's east side, on a call of an injured person lying in the street. They found a man with critical injuries and medics transported him to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, said Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Kim Clauson.
Witnesses told police the victim had been talking with someone who was in a vehicle, Clauson said. When the witnesses heard yelling, they went outside and saw the vehicle was gone and the man lying injured in the street.
Further investigation led officers to determine the victim had met with the 21-year-old suspect 'possibly to sell the suspect some unknown items,' police said.
Police made the arrest early Friday in Apple Valley, Clauson said, adding that Hennepin County prosecutors are considering charges.
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