A 21-year-old man, Joshua Rocha, is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly fired an assault-style rifle at Bloomington police officers who were responding to a traffic incident near the Mall of America. The shootout unfolded late Thursday night, where Rocha’s gunfire narrowly missed three officers, who ultimately returned fire, injuring him as he attempted to resist arrest.
Authorities reveal that Rocha was driving the wrong way and refused police orders before the confrontation escalated. The police chief emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that the officers were fortunate to avoid injury in the incident, which left the police vehicle riddled with bullets. Evidence continues to be collected as Rocha remains in custody with a $1 million bail ahead of his court appearance.
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