Monticello Man Shot By Deputy After Knife Confrontation

MONTICELO (WJON News) -- A suspect is recovering after being shot by a deputy.

The Wright County Sheriff's Office says the incident began at about 9:00 p.m. Tuesday when deputies responded to the 900 block of Golf Course Road in Monticello for a report of a suspicious person.  A 911 caller said there was a man with a large knife on the street yelling.

The man ignored commands to stop and drop the knife.  As he advanced on the deputies, a taser was used, but it didn't stop him.  Another deputy fired their gun and struck the man.  He was taken into custody and brought to North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale, and is currently in stable condition.

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The deputies involved were not hurt and are on leave, which is standard procedure.  They were wearing activated body cameras.  The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation.