No Injuries After Suspect’s Gun Discharges in Sunday Morning Downtown Mankato Incident
On Sunday, October 11th at approximately 12:30 a.m., Mankato Police officers responded to the 500 block of South Front Street in downtown Mankato following a report of two individuals involved in a physical altercation.
Upon arrival, officers observed one of the individuals in possession of a handgun. The individual fled on foot, prompting officers to pursue him. Officers caught up to the individual, at which point a struggle ensued as officers attempted to take him into custody. During the struggle, the suspect’s handgun discharged.
No injuries were reported as a result of the firearm discharge.
Justice Arness Tryon, age 29, from St. Paul, was arrested and transported to a local hospital for precautionary medical evaluation.
The incident remains under investigation, and criminal charges are pending.
